Kitsap Conference Center to host local fundraiser to benefit the Olympic College Alumni Association in support of the OC Promise, Saturday, August 12

The Kitsap Wine Festival at Harborside Fountain Park celebrates its ninth year on Saturday, August 12, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music, bites from local restaurants and tastings from Washington wineries and breweries set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Puget Sound and the Port of Bremerton Marina.

Attendees will sip and savor selections from celebrated winemakers and brewers, including K Vintners by Charles Smith, Vinos Argentinos and Silver City Brewery. Guests will also enjoy food from local restaurants and businesses, including Amy’s Decadent Chocolates, Anthony’s at Sinclair Inlet, Bella Bella Cupcakes, Toro Lounge, Olympic College Culinary Arts Institute and The Restaurant at Gold Mountain Golf Club. A current list of participating wineries, breweries and restaurants can be found at www.kitsapwinefestival.com.

Guests will receive a complimentary Kitsap Wine Festival commemorative wine glass and access to an onsite retail shop where they can purchase select wines featured at the event.

WHEN: Saturday, August 12, 2017

2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Note: There is a ferry leaving Bremerton at 5:30 p.m. to Seattle

WHERE: Harborside Fountain Park, located adjacent to the Bremerton ferry landing

Bremerton, WA 98337

TICKETS: Tickets for the Kitsap Wine Festival are on sale beginning May 1, 2017. All guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Ticket pricing is as follows:

• May 1 through July 31: $50
• August 1–11: $60
• $70 at the door

Tickets can be purchased online at www.kitsapwinefestival.com or on-site at the Kitsap Conference Center and the Olympic College Alumni Association on the Bremerton campus of Olympic College, in the College Service Center (CSC), room 530.

PARKING:      Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the ferry terminal. Guests arriving by ferry from downtown Seattle are encouraged to walk on, as the ferry will deliver them just steps away from the event, which is located directly beside the ferry terminal along the marina.

Ticket proceeds benefit the Olympic College Alumni Association in support of the OC Promise and its mission to enrich its communities through quality education while supporting students with their educational goals.

The Kitsap Wine Festival is presented by The City of Bremerton, Columbia Hospitality, the Olympic College Alumni Association and Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside.

About Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside

Kitsap Conference Center (KCC) at Bremerton Harborside is a conference and events center on the waterfront of Bremerton, Wash. The conference center is available for professional meetings and retreats, banquets, weddings and other special events and can accommodate up to 700 guests. KCC offers an ideal waterfront location, featuring magnificent fountains and stunning water views that highlight the Center’s marina setting. Restaurants, shops, galleries, museums and world-class golf courses are all nearby. Kitsap Conference Center is owned by the City of Bremerton and managed by Seattle-based Columbia Hospitality, Inc. For more information, visit www.kitsapconferencecenter.com.

About Columbia Hospitality:

Columbia Hospitality (Columbia) isa Seattle-based hospitality management and consulting company that was established in 1995 by founder and CEO John Oppenheimer. Columbia’s growing portfolio includesaward-winning hotels, public and private golf facilities, conference centers, distinctive venues and residential properties. Columbia creates exceptional experiences for guests and team members while achieving phenomenal results for property owners. With over 20 years of proven success in management, Columbia has also consulted on over 100 hospitality projects worldwide, delivering a high level of customized service to partners and investors. For more information about Columbia and to view the entire portfolio, visit www.columbiahospitality.com.

About Olympic College and the Alumni Association

Olympic College is a public two-year community college that educates more than 13,000 students a year. Founded in 1946, the college has three campuses in Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Shelton and serves a population of 280,000 residents living in Kitsap and Mason Counties. Visit www.olympic.edu for additional information.

In 2013, the Olympic College Alumni Association was established. Thanks to the ongoing support of Olympic College alumni and friends, the Association is able to accomplish its mission of developing community among alumni and promoting the lifelong personal, educational, and professional growth of alumni and students of Olympic College. To learn more, visit www.olympic.edu/OCAlumni.