Poulsbrew Fest 2024 - How to Make the Most out of Poulsbo’s September Celebration of Craft Beer
photo credit vikingfest.org
Join beer lovers from across the pnw in poulsbo september 21 to ring in autumn with craft beer, live music, food & fun!
Poulsbrew Fest is brought to us by the poulsbo chamber of commerce
fest schedule & details
when:
Saturday, September 21st from 12-6pm
where:
Muriel Iverson Waterfront Park, Downtown Poulsbo
Muriel Iverson Waterfront Park is a peaceful slice of Little Norway right on Liberty Bay
explore
Sample amazing local beer
Poulsbrew fest is a 21+ event - no children, babies or dogs allowed.
Cost:
$25: Includes glass and 2 drink tokens
$40: Includes glass and 5 drink tokens
$60: Includes glass, t-shirt and 5 drink tokens
$15: Includes glass only
Poulsbo is kitsap’s unofficial craft brew headquarters
Poulsbo is the perfect venue for a celebration of beer because Poulsbo has the highest density of breweries of any Kitsap community. This means you are never far from amazing local beer crafted by Valhöll Brewing, Western Red Brewing, Slippery Pig Brewery, Rainy Daze Brewing or Echoes Brewing Company.
listen to live music noon-6pm
At the center of Muriel Iverson Waterfront Park is the Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion, Poulsbo’s waterfront centerstage for live music and community gatherings. Enjoy live tunes from the pavilion by Merge, Sour Mash and others!
stay
Places to Stay in Poulsbo
There are lots of great options for accommodations for travelers of all types in the Poulsbo area, here are a few options to explore.
EAGLE TREE RV PARK
16280 State Hwy 305
(360) 598-5988
A short drive from Poulsbo, the Eagle Tree RV Park is the perfect year round destination for RV owners looking for a peaceful place tpo stay on the Kitsap Peninsula. Eagle Tree RV Park is private and spacious, with trees surrounding our perimeter.
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
22022 Quickstep Court NW
(360) 394-0055
Conveniently located 2.5 miles from downtown Poulsbo, enjoy large rooms and beautiful views while visiting Little Norway. Before heading out to explore, enjoy the complimentary hot breakfast and all-day coffee, and enjoy local beer and wine available for sale in our 24-hour Market.
GUESTHOUSE INN & SUITES
19801 7th Ave NE
(360) 697-4400
Super close Poulsbo’s beautiful waterfront shopping and dining district, the GuestHouse Inn & Suites of Poulsbo is convenient, comfortable, and the newly renovated!
18830 Front St NE
Hotel Scandi is an small upscale boutique hotel in historic Poulsbo. Established in 1892 as the first hotel in Poulsbo, this completely restored and remodeled nine-room hotel is in the heart of Downtown Poulsbo, offering easy access to a vibrant waterfront boardwalk with its an array of shops, specialty boutiques, and mouthwatering eateries + breweries.
KITSAP MEMORIAL STATE PARK
202 N.E. Park St.
(360) 779-3205
Located on the scenic Hood Canal shoreline and popular with campers, this park's sunsets, grassy lawns and quaint Log Hall Heritage Area make it aKitsap favorite for weddings and picnicking. Enjoy the stunning views of the Olympic Mountain range while you kayak the Hood Canal or let the kids hang out on the playground.
NORDIC HILL MANOR
13913 South Keyport Road NE
(360) 779-4927
Located on the outskirts of Poulsbo, Nordic Hill’s castle like manor enjoys sweeping views of Liberty Bay. The design is a mix of Scandinavian and Northern European, making this unique and beautiful vacation rental the a perfect place for your next Poulsbo adventure.
POULSBO INN & SUITES
18680 St Hwy 305 NE
(360) 779-3921
The Poulsbo Inn & Suites is conveniently located near downtown Poulsbo and offers a variety of rate plans and options to suit just about any need from weekend getaways to business travel or extended vacations. Rooms are full of amenities that make guests feel right at home!
eat & drink
Great places to eat & drink in Downtown
There are simply too many amazing places to eat in and near downtown Poulsbo to list but here are a few favorites we’re sure you’ll love!
Cafe Cocina
Amazing coffees, salads, wraps, sandwiches & pastries and ambience make Cafe Cocina a local favorite..
slippery pig brewery
Delicious beers, hearty portions of comfort and a a small arcade / pinball room make this family friendly brewery a great choice.
Valhöll Brewing
Just up the hill from Viking Fest activities, Valhöll is an oasis of quality craft brew
The Brass Kraken Pub
The Brass Kraken is well known for their yummy pub food in a casual nautical atmosphere right over the waters of Liberty Bay.
The Loft at Latitude Forty Seven Seven
Located above The Brass Kraken Pub, the Loft is known for amazing elevated food, excellent service and beautiful views.
Juicy J’s Smoked Burgers 100% Plant Based!
Juicy J’s specializes in uniquely seasoned and in-house smoked patties with an abundance of high quality toppings and ingredients.
sluys poulsbo bakery
A Poulsbo LEGEND, Sluys usually has a line out the door…get in line!
Sogno di Vino
Wood-fired pizzas & Italian fare with a huge wine selection served amid brick walls, fireplace & patio. Amazing ambiance inside and outside.
Green Light Diner
A classic American diner, you can’t go wrong if you crave diner or breakfast food.
Casa Luna
Casas Luna offers chile relleno, chicken mole, pollo asado, fajita burrito and other Latin American favorites!
J J's Fish House
A Poulsbo staple for fish ‘n chips and delicious seafood.
Tizley's EuroPub
Get your schnitzel itch scratched at this amazing chalet-like Bavarian restaurant!
Poulsbo Woodfired Pizza
Overlooking the waterfront, in the heart of Viking Fest, you can’t go wrong with woodfired pizza!
Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse
Right up Front Street a short walk from the waterfront park, this coffee shop is cute, the service is great, and the views are incredible.
additional poulsbo guides below
All of the fall events, festivals, trick or treating and fun on the Kitsap Peninsula. Pumpkin patches, Halloween events and family fun in Bainbridge Island, Port Gamble, Poulsbo, Kingston, Bremerton, and Port Orchard.