Kitsap County boasts 283 miles of scenic saltwater front, in the form of bays and inlets, around the Hood Canal, Dyes Inlet, Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It comprises a total landmass of 393 square miles. Silverdale sits almost in the geographic center of Kitsap County. The central core encompasses an area of roughly 6 square miles.

Silverdale enjoys a relatively moderate climate due to its proximity to Puget Sound. The Olympic Mountain Range provides a buffer from the stronger weather systems coming off the Pacific Ocean. Temperatures are mild throughout the year with high temperatures averaging in the 70’s during the summer and 40’s in the winter. Winters are mild and often go by without a major freeze or snow fall.

Every year in July, Silverdale plays hosts to “Whaling Days.” This weekend event includes canoe races, a parade, entertainment, arts and crafts as well as the “Great Kitsap Duck Race.”

The Kitsap Fair and Rodeo takes place in late August. 4-H animal exhibitions, a carnival midway, arts and crafts displays, big-name entertainment and more await visitors each year. The Stampede Rodeo, which takes place during the fair, has been consistently ranked as one of the best on the Columbia PRCA circuit.

There is something happening in Kitsap on any day or night of the week. If that’s not enough, Seattle and Tacoma are both short distances away offering a slice of “Big City” life. For a comprehensive listing of events, go to the Visit Kitsap Peninsula website .

The Silverdale Chamber of Commerce is pleased to have a number of fine lodging and eating establishments as members. To find one suiting your needs and tastes, visit our Business Directory.

Silverdale online map link:

• Online map link
• VisitKitsap.com