The 2nd Annual Kitsap Farm Tour will be Sunday, August 11th, 2024 from 10am – 4pm! This is an opportunity for the public to visit multiple farms across Kitsap in a one-day, self-guided tour. Farms taking part are listed below. The tour is an initiative of the Kitsap Agritourism Coalition, a group of dedicated farmers working together to promote agritourism in Kitsap County. The event is supported by WSU Kitsap Extension and the Kitsap Community & Agricultural Alliance (KCAA).
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The event is FREE to the public with a suggested donation of $10 per family/car. All donations go directly towards helping the Kitsap Agritourism Coalition of farmers continue to grow and improve the event for future years.
Interested in making a donation ahead of the farm tour date? You can do so by clicking the red donate button below. There will also be opportunities to donate the day of the event at all host sites on the tour. Just look for the Farm Tour Welcome Booths to make your donation and support this great event!
Want to be a volunteer for this years tour? We have welcome booth shifts that we would love to have help with. If interested, Please fill out our 2024 Volunteer Sign Up Form and one of our farmers will reach out to you to confirm your interest!
2024 Host Farm Sites
Farms listed below are open to the public for a one day only, self-guided farm tour, on August 11th, 2024, from 10am – 4pm. You can access your digital copy of the farm tour 2024 map here (map will be available in June!) or pick up a printed copy around town or at any of the host farms during the tour. We hope to see you out at one (or all) farms on August 11th!
Questions about the farm tour? Please direct questions to the Kitsap Agritourism Coalition at kitsapagritourism@gmail.com
NORTH KITSAP FARMS
The Smithshyre
Address: 22119 Foss Rd NE, Poulsbo, WA
www.thesmithshyre.com
About the Farm:
The Smithshyre is a 5-acre homestead offering farm tours, baby goat playtime sessions and Kitsap Goat Yoga. The Shyre offers education for new and beginning farmers looking to start their own urban homestead as well as educating the public about the importance of farming.
ACTIVITIES for the day:
- Open Farm Tour – viewing sheep, goats, turkeys and chickens
- Animal experiences with sheep and goats
PARTNERS on site for event:
Info Coming Soon!
Bainbridge Vineyards
Address: 8989 NE Day Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA
https://www.bainbridgevineyards.com
About the Farm:
Bainbridge Vineyards has been growing and making wine exclusively from our estate vineyards for over 45 years. Come taste wine in our wine garden next to where the grapes are grown. We are farming on part of a 40 acre parcel which is the oldest, continually farmed land in Kitsap, starting in 1928.
ACTIVITIES for the day:
- Tour of grape growing
- Leaf pulling
- Wine tasting
- Make-your-own bouquet bar
- Animal experiences
- Beehive education
- Historical display.
PARTNERS on site for event:
Butler Green Farms, Bainbridge Island/Suyematsu Farms, Laughing Crow Farm, Bees & Greens Farm, Suyematsu Farm Legacy Alliance, Happy Hooves Sanctuary.
Winney Farm
(Formerly Heyday Farm Store)
Address: 5145 McDonald Ave, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
https://winneyfarm.com/
About the Farm:
The Winney Family started a farm here in the 40’s and were a big provider for the community. We now honor the roots of this 20-acre farm with their name as we provide beef, pork, chicken, eggs, lamb, pumpkins and more through farmers markets, CSA and our self-serve farm store open to the public daily.
ACTIVITIES for the day:
- Animal interactions,
- Activities for kids
- Hay rides,
- Hot food for purchase
- On-site farm store
PARTNERS on site for event:
Info Coming Soon!
Farm Kitchen
Address: 24309 Port Gamble Rd NE, Poulsbo
www.farmkitchen.com
About the Farm:
Farm Kitchen is a story of local, sustainable farmland preservation. With a community-centered commercial kitchen, private event venue, and working produce and flower farm, Farm Kitchen inspires connectedness to land and agriculture through experiences made for everyone. Come mosey through the vegetable and flower fields at Farm Kitchen.
ACTIVITIES for the day:
- Self Guided tour of the Vegetable and Flower Fields
- Scavenger Hunt – Fun for Everyone
- Farm Stand open
- Cotton Candy machine
- Wokcraft – hot food vendor
PARTNERS on site for event:
Info Coming Soon!
Beaver Bend Farm / Bushel and Barrel Ciderhouse
Address: 201 NW Beaver Ridge, Poulsbo, WA 98370
https://www.facebook.com/beaverbendfarm
About the Farm:
Beaver Bend Farm is run in conjunction with Bushel and Barrel Ciderhouse, promoting agritourism along with craft ciders. Beaver Bend Farm hosts Scottish Highland Cattle, Kune Kune pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, rabbits, alpacas, donkeys, sheep, and an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. We have a lot planned to make your stop enjoyable.
ACTIVITIES for the day:
- Petting zoo
- Animal Husbandry education expo
- Apple pressing demonstration
- Animal photo opportunities
- Face painting
- Farm goods
- 2 Food trucks on site
- Apple cider floats
- Live music
- Farm trivia happening after the tour from 5-7PM
PARTNERS on site for event:
Info Coming Soon!
Petal & Pitchfork Farm
Address: 2558 Sherman Hill Rd NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370
https://petalandpitchfork.com/
About the Farm:
Petal & Pitchfork is a historic, 15-acre family owned and operated flower farm and homestead located just minutes from downtown Poulsbo. Settled in the late 1800’s by a Finnish family, our family purchased the farm in January 2017 where we now grow commercial cut flowers on 3/4 of an acre which includes annual and perennial fields, multiple high tunnels and our dahlia + peony field. Petal & Pitchfork utilizes regenerative agriculture practices and encourages native and pollinator habitat. Our family is passionate about local farmland preservation.
ACTIVITIES for the day:
- Self-guided tours of our flower fields
- Mixed flower bouquets for sale.
- Live Music
- Andy Navage, former Horticulture Director, Blodel Reserve
with hands-on cutting and dahlia propagation demonstration
PARTNERS on site for event:
- Oxalis Kitchen
- Vinnocki Farms
CENTRAL KITSAP FARMS
Pheasant Fields Farm
Address: 13274 Clear Creek Rd NW, Silverdale, WA
www.pheasantfields.com
About the Farm:
Pheasant Fields Farm is a family farm owned by the Johanson family. Originally it was part of a 640-acre John Holmes homestead that Peder Peterson, a logger by trade, purchased 20 acres in 1885. His nephew Conrad Peterson developed the farm into an egg ranch in the early 1900′s where they shipped eggs from Silverdale as far as around Cape Horn, South America! Nikki Johanson’s family purchased the farm in 1949. The farm has become more diversified in recent years by adding different livestock, vegetable production and agritourism. Come out and enjoy all that this historical farm has to offer!
ACTIVITIES for the day:
- Farm Gift shop
- Food vendor
- Flower Bouquets for sale
- Animal Experiences
- Corn Maze
PARTNERS on site for event:
Info Coming Soon!
Courter Country Farm
Address: 12000 Courter Ln NW, Poulsbo, WA
www.courtercountryfarm.com
About the Farm:
Courter Country Farm is an organic flower farm and event venue in Poulsbo, WA. Come for a getaway in one of their AirBnb’s to relax and recharge in nature while being minutes from town. This farm has lots to see, including animal experience, onsite play area and more!
ACTIVITIES for the day:
- Petting zoo
- Kids playground
- Flower bar – build your own bouquet!
- Family picnic areas
- Ice Cream Cart
PARTNERS on site for the event:
Info Coming Soon!
SOUTH KITSAP FARMS
Red Roof Ranch
Address: 2766 Mountain View Road East, Port Orchard
https://www.facebook.com/redroofranch/
About the Farm:
Red Roof Ranch is a Port Orchard based, woman owned farm specializing in lavender, cut flowers, events and on farm experiences. Come enjoy the view from their relaxing gazebos and event spaces and see what they have to offer.
ACTIVITIES for the day:
- Lavender Wreath and Crafts
- Build a Bouquet
- Animal Interactions
- Hay Ride
- Farm Craft
- Games
PARTNERS on site for event:
Info Coming Soon!
Olalla Vineyard and Winery
Address: 13176 Olalla Valley Road SE, Olalla, WA 98359
https://www.olallawines.com/
About the Farm:
A unique destination vineyard and winery that encourages and promotes agricultural tourism by bringing in tourists and local citizens who prefer a unique wine tasting experience in a naturally beautiful country setting. Olalla Vineyard currently has 2.5 acres of vineyard under management. All grapes grown on the estate are processed on the property. We offer tasting room and wine sales, wine club, tours of the vineyard and winery, live music events, business meeting and special occasion venue, weddings, Dinner in the Vineyard and more.
ACTIVITIES for the day:
- Kids coloring activity
- Self-Guided farm tour of the vineyard
PARTNERS on-site for the day:
- Moss & Madder Farm
- Willow & Mabel Garden Co.
EB Daniels Farm & Garden
Address: 7163 SE Dullum Ln, Olalla WA 98359
https://www.ebdanielfarm.com/
About the Farm:
EB Daniel Farm is located in Olalla Washington and established in 1994. Nestled among great Hemlock and Douglas firs, the farm is a hidden paradise. The farm proudly produces Poultry, Pork, Rabbit and Seasonal Vegetables for the community.
ACTIVITIES for the day:
- Rock Painting
- Scavenger Hunt
- Egg incubator observation area
- Animal Interactions
- Animal photo opportunities
- Pull a weed, Plant a Seed activity
- Farm tool demo/interaction area
PARTNERS on site for event:
- Olalla Blooms – flower farmer