A Gem of the Pacific Northwest
Where big water meets big trees and spirit of pioneering
Annual Events & Festivals
With festivals and events unique to Port Gamble occurring every year, many loyal travelers keep coming back to our beautiful coastal setting.
Ghoulish Gala
Friday Night October 31, 2025
Dare to join us for the Ghoulish Gala, a spectre's requiem masquerade ball on Halloween night at 7pm!
You are summoned to this decadent Halloween costume fete within the haunted walls of the historic Port Gamble theater. On the fated eve of Friday, October 31st at the stroke of 7pm, the grand doors will creak open and welcome you to the grand buffet overflowing with the most delicious of bites!
For the truly brave, you can even add on to your ticket a late night Ghost Investigation with Paranormal Pete!
Halloween Trick or Treat
1PM - 5PM
Bring your little ghouls & goblins for a fun and safe day of Trick-or-Treating at the participating Port Gamble Businesses.
16th Annual Port Gamble Ghost Conference
November 7-9, 2025
See, Hear, and Learn from People who are active in the field of Paranormal research & join in on
night time investigations of some of Western Washington's most haunted locations.
Country Christmas
December 6 - 11AM - 6 PM | December 7 - 11 AM - 3 PM
Visitors will enjoy a variety of festival holiday activities, including hayrides through a town sparkling with over 100,000 holiday lights, craft-making for the kids at Santa’s workshop ($5/kid), followed by Western Washington’s only holiday fireworks display.
Historic Roots That Go As Deep As The Trees
Nestled amid the breathtaking beauty of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, Port Gamble is a living testament to Pacific Northwest history. Founded in 1853 as a mill town, Port Gamble has evolved while preserving its unique 19th-century New England architecture and vibrant community spirit.
Ever Evolving: The Future Vision of Port Gamble
Today, Port Gamble stands at the cusp of a remarkable transformation. With a 15-year development agreement with Kitsap County and a fully entitled master plan, the town is poised to become a model for sustainable and vibrant living.
