The 2026 Blackberry Festival is Labor Day weekend on the Bremerton Boardwalk & 2nd Street in Bremerton, WA.

Saturday, 9/5/26, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Sunday, 9/6/26, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Monday, 9/7/26 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🍇 Sweet, Juicy, and Oh-So-Bremerton 🍇

The Blackberry Festival is the longest-running festival in the city of Bremerton—and it’s basically a love letter to all things blackberry. From crave-worthy food vendors and local makers to live entertainment and a lively beer garden, this Labor Day weekend tradition brings the waterfront to life in the best way possible.

Even better? It’s all for a great cause. The festival is a fundraiser supporting the Bremerton Rotary Foundation, so every bite, sip, and purchase helps give back to the community.

 🍇 Bring on the Blackberries!
All food vendors must feature at least one blackberry-themed menu item (please note: blackberry lemonade or soda doesn’t count).
All other vendors should sprinkle in the fun with blackberry-inspired merchandise or booth décor. Get creative—we love a good theme moment.

📊 By the Numbers:
• 25,000+ attendees over Labor Day weekend
• A true waterfront takeover
• One of Bremerton’s most beloved traditions

In short: big crowds, sweet berries, good vibes, and a whole lot of community pride. 🍇✨

🚫 Political-Free Zone
The Blackberry Festival is produced by Rotary International, a nonpolitical organization. To keep the focus on food, fun, and community, political booths will not be permitted.

📋 What Happens Next?
Vendor applications are reviewed within 14 days. If approved, you’ll receive an invoice shortly after—easy peasy.

🛍️ Vendor Locations at the Blackberry Festival 🍇

🌊 Louis Mentor Bremerton Boardwalk
The heart of the festival action! The Boardwalk is lined with a lively mix of commercial vendors, craft vendors, and food concessions, plus the main stage, beer garden, and official Blackberry Festival merchandise. Expect big crowds, waterfront views, and nonstop festival energy.

🎨 2nd Street – Craft & Kids Stage Area
2nd Street is all about creativity and family fun. This area features 100% handmade craft vendors, tasty food vendors, and the Kids Stage, making it a favorite stop for shoppers looking for unique, locally made goods and a relaxed, stroll-and-shop vibe.

🧸 Kids Zone (Nonprofit Area)
We’re excited to introduce a dedicated Kids Zone located in the plaza between the Kitsap Conference Center and the Hampton Inn & Suites Bremerton Waterfront.
This area is reserved exclusively for local nonprofit organizations offering hands-on kids activities.
• Participation requires a three-day commitment
• No vendor fee
• Space is limited and spots are first-come, first-served

A perfect place for kids to play, create, and explore—while spotlighting the amazing work of our local nonprofits 💜🍇
 
 

If approved, you will receive an emailed invoice for your associated fees from Bremerton Rotary Foundation.

Bremerton Boardwalk Power - You do NOT need to select power below. Limited 120 volt power is available on portions of the boardwalk. 50 Amp power is not available. Power should not exceed 1,920 watts per circuit requested. Concession booths include (2) 120 volt.

Power is not available on 2nd Street.

Non-Profit Tabling Booth

The Kids Zone is a dedicated family-focused area featuring hands-on activities for children, hosted by local nonprofit organizations. It is located in the plaza between the Kitsap Conference Center and the Hampton Inn & Suites Bremerton Waterfront.Participation requires a three-day commitment. There is no booth fee, but space is limited.Non-Profit Kids Space.

• Friday, September 4, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Vendor Check-in: Bottom of 2nd Street at the Bremerton Boardwalk entrance.
• You will receive your booth number and directions at check-in.
• You may drive to your booth to unload only, and must move your car immediately following.
• There are a variety of parking areas in the downtown area, parking is not provided.
• Vehicles may enter for unloading during load-in only. There is only one entry/exit, follow staff direction.
• For ease, bring a cart for set-up, restocking, and load-out.
• We appreciate your grace and patience during the boardwalk load-in. As a small thank-you, we'll be handing out a small token of our appreciation for those who go the extra mile with kindness.

• Friday 9/4 and Saturday 9/5.
• Vendor Check-in is on the Corner of Pacific and 2nd Street at the road closure signs.
• You will receive your booth number and directions at check-in.
• You may drive to your booth to unload only, and must move your car immediately following.

• Booths are only secured with payment – no holds without payment.
• No refunds within 60 days of the event.
• Booth placement is finalized 30 days before the event.
• We limit duplication of food and craft types; acceptance is first-paid, first-placed.
• Sunny Jack Events and Bremerton Rotary reserve full authority on all booth placements.
• We may accept, deny, or waitlist any application.
• A completed application does not guarantee booth space.
• No exclusivity is granted to any product category.
• Your booth must fit within the space paid for, including storage, equipment, and weights. No additional storage space is provided. Need more space? Purchase an extra 10x10.

• Drive slowly.
• Vehicles are allowed on the boardwalk for unloading only during load-in hours. There is only one entry/exit, follow staff directions for access.
• All vehicles must be removed from the boardwalk 1 hour before the event opens.
• Load-out can be stressful as everyone is trying to leave at the same time. Please be patient and follow the rules to help expedite the process.
• Do not pack up or take your booth down until the event is over, even if you are sold out.
• Vehicles will not be permitted on the boardwalk until pedestrian traffic has dispersed and event staff have determined it is safe.
• Do not bring your vehicle onto the boardwalk unless/until your booth and tent are completely packed up and ready to be loaded.
• Drive slowly. Practice patience and courtesy with other vendors as well as event staff. We all have the same goal and want to get home safely and promptly.

• Booth must not exceed the paid space, including storage, selling, or support devices.
• Bring a cart for quicker load-in, load-out, and restocking your booth.
• All booths must be weighted down with 25 lbs of weight per leg.
  General security will be provided on Friday Night and Saturday night.
  In case of an emergency, call 911.
  Please remove all cash and anything of value from your booth.
  The event producer is not liable for damages or stolen property.
• Tents must be straight-legged and fire-retardant.
• Booth inspections will occur before opening.

• Limited 120-volt power is available on portions of the boardwalk.Power should not exceed 1,920 watts per circuit. 50 Amp power is not available.
• If you have requested power, bring a 50-foot extension cord (12-gauge minimum) in case your booth is distant from the power source.
• Whisper generators are allowed in some areas with management approval.
• Vendors are required to stay within the power limits assigned to their booth.
• Please see above where you have listed your appliances needed.
• If excessive power usage results in tripping a breaker, a $200 service fee will be assessed to cover the cost of dispatching an on-site City of Bremerton electrician to restore service.
• Repeated electrical violations may result in loss of power access for the remainder of the event.

• All food vendors must obtain a Temporary Food Vendor Permit from the Kitsap Public Health District (allow 10 days for processing). Kitsap Public Health Temporary Food Permit. www.kitsappublichealth.org
• Food Handler's Card required for at least one person in the booth at all times.
• Food booths cooking with grease must have a non-pervious cover under all cooking areas (e.g., plywood or similar).
• Grease stains are considered damage, and you will be charged for clean-up. We WILL charge for any grease stains left behind, at our discretion.
• A grease bin will be provided at the Bremerton Boardwalk for concession booths to dispose of grease.
• Tents must be fire-retardant.
• Booth inspections will occur before opening.

• There are various paid parking garages surrounding the festival.
• Because we are in a limited-access area, it is recommended that vendors bring supply carts to move your merchandise only the short distance needed to restock supplies.
• Free parking available at the 16th Street & Chester Avenue vendor lot. 
• Vendor parking is available at to our vendor lot approximately 1/2 mile away.
• Our shuttle service runs Saturday - Monday, from 8 AM to 12 PM, and the last two hours of each day.
• Each vendor may request 1 parking pass for the vendor lot. 

• Bremerton Boardwalk water is limited to a single potable water spigot.
• Water is not available in booth locations.
• A greywater and grease tank is available under the stairs near the public restrooms at the bottom of 2nd Street.

• A dumpster is provided and will be located in front of the bathrooms in the Port of Bremerton parking spot.
• All vendors are required to dispose of their own trash.
• A $250 garbage fee will be applied for any booths left with garbage.
• A damage fee will be invoiced to the vendor if any damages occur to the booth space, including grease stains, paint, etc.
• Grease is NOT ALLOWED in our dumpsters. It is a FIRE HAZARD.

• For the safety and comfort of all attendees, animals are not permitted in vendor booths, except for certified service animals.
• Smoking is not allowed in your booth space. Please move to a public sidewalk away from our guests.

• Vendors are responsible for paying their own Washington State Department of Revenue Excise Tax, as well as all local city and county taxes.

• Booth fees are fully refundable up until May 1st. minus all credit card fees associated with both the original payment and a $50 administrative fee.
• All booth fees are non-refundable after May 1st.

• At times, the wind does come up off the water. Mandatory. Make sure you have your booth anchored very well and secure merchandise so it cannot blow about. You may NOT tie your booth off on the boardwalk handrails.
• We are a rain or shine event.
• The event will only be shut down in the case of threat to public safety.

• Food vendors are required to have a Class K fire extinguisher if they have grease.
• All vendors are required to have a 2A-10 BC fire extinguisher, you may rent one if you do not want to bring your own.
• Food Trucks are required to have their L&I certification as well as a Fire certification from a participating jurisdiction.
• Fire extinguishers must be accessible at all times
• All extension cords must be of sufficient size to handle any applied electrical loads.
• Tent/Canopy Requirements: All booths must have a flame-proof label on the tent/canopy.
• Tent/Canopy Security. All tents/canopies must be securely fastened to the ground or other support that will not affect escape if needed.
• Site Inspections: All sites are subject to inspections and may be asked to cease operations until safety concerns are addressed.
• Fire Marshal Authority. The Fire Marshal reserves the right to add or modify requirements as needed to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
• Fire Inspection: A fire inspection will take place BEFORE the event begins. You must pass the fire inspection to open for the festival.
• Fire Marshal Discretion: The Bremerton Fire Marshal has the right to close booths based on their discretion on a case-by-case basis.
• No vehicles are allowed on the boardwalk during the event.
• Open burning is not allowed under your tent.

All vendors are required to provide proof of liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000. This insurance must cover any potential damages or incidents related to your booth, products, and activities during the event.
Certificate of Insurance must name the following as additional insured parties:

• Bremerton Rotary Foundation - PO Box 2352 Bremerton, WA  98337
• City of Bremerton - 345 6th Street, Suite 600, Bremerton, WA 98337
• Sunny Jack Events LLC - PO Box 2352, Silverdale, WA 98383
• Proof of insurance may be uploaded below or must be emailed to info@sunnyjackevents.com no later than June 1.

We are committed to ensuring a smooth and safe event for all participants. Vendors who fail to comply with the event rules and guidelines will receive one verbal warning. Continued non-compliance may result in removal from the event, and no refunds will be issued. Please ensure you follow all rules and regulations to avoid any disruption to your participation.

Vendor Application Review & Payment Policy
To ensure a fair and organized vendor selection process, the Blackberry Festival follows the application and payment procedures outlined below:

Application Review:

• Vendor applications are reviewed weekly.
• Returning vendors are given a 10-day priority window to complete their application before remaining spaces are opened to the public.
• Application Status Notifications:
  • All applicants will receive an email notification indicating one of the following statuses: Approved, Hold, or Denied.

• Invoices & Add-Ons: 

  Approved vendors will receive an invoice that includes their booth fee and any approved add-ons, such as power or event merchandise.
• Payment Deadline: All invoices must be paid in full by May 1. 
• Flexible Payments: Vendors may make payments directly via their invoice link and may submit partial payments before the May 1 deadline.
• Unpaid Invoices: Any invoices unpaid as of May 1 will be voided. Available spaces will then be offered to vendors on hold, provided they are still interested. 

While we value our returning vendors, approval is not guaranteed from year to year. Returning vendor applications may be denied for reasons including, but not limited to:

• Submission past the 10-day open application returning vendor timeline.
• Failure to offer a qualifying blackberry-themed food item (when required).
• Lack of participation in the overall theme and spirit of the Blackberry Festival.
• Products or services that do not fall within the festival’s vendor selection or payment guidelines. Such as purchasing a craft booth for commercially made items.
• Non-compliance with vendor rules, policies, or operational requirements in previous years.
• These standards help maintain a high-quality, cohesive, and on-brand experience for attendees, vendors, and the community.

By submitting this application, the Vendor agrees to assume all risks associated with participation in the event and hereby releases, indemnifies, and holds harmless the Bremerton Rotary, the Bremerton Rotary Foundation, Sunny Jack Events, its owners, staff, volunteers, partners, the City of Bremerton, and all affiliated agencies from any and all liability, claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including attorney's fees) arising out of or related to the Vendor's participation. This includes, but is not limited to, injury to persons, damage to property, theft, weather-related incidents, equipment failure, or any act or omission of the Vendor, its employees, or representatives. Vendor acknowledges full responsibility for their booth, products, equipment, and conduct throughout the event and agrees that participation is at their own risk. I agree to the vendor rules, guidelines, and compliance as listed above.

I agree to the above terms, rules and conditions. I hold harmless Sunny Jack Events LLC *