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Festival Admission

General Admission: $5.  Children 8 and under are FREE
50% off for active/retired military (must have military ID)

FRIDAY ONLY: 17 & under FREE

Parking/Transportation

Parking at Old Mill Days is free.  A free shuttle service will run between the parking area and the festival entrance.

RV parking is available (dry hookup) for $15 for all 3 days


Car Show

Old Mill Days will be holding its 3rd annual Classic Car show on Saturday, September 26th from 12:00-2 PMAwards will be presented at 1:30 PM at the Main Stage

Registration begins at 10:00 AM.

Click here to download the 2009 car show registration form.

Award Categories:
  Best in Show
  Best Custom Rod
  Best in Class

Entry Fee: $10.00

Presented By: Cascade Distributing & Bayside Engravers


Carnival

The Old Mill Days Carnival is the place to be as friends and families get together under the open sky to celebrate and have some fun.

Friday, Sept. 25th: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday
Sept. 26th
: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday
Sept. 27th: 11:00am – 6:00pm  

Featured Rides (click here for photos)

SPECTACULAR RIDES
Moon Raker
Orbiter
Gravatron

MAJOR RIDES
Tornado
Octopus
Zipper
Sizzler
KIDS RIDES
Giant Slide
Jalopy Junction
Mini Airplane
Wood Pecker
Sooper Jet
Toon Car
FUN HOUSE
Jungle Madness

FAMILY RIDES
Ferris Wheel
Mini Enterprise

Presented By: Davis Amusement Cascadia


Family Stage (Stage One)

Ever wonder where the talent of tomorrow hangs out? Well they work hard at learning their talent, putting in long hours of practice. And you can see it all pay off as some of the best up-and-coming performers take to the OMD Family Stage. Plus, don’t miss the entertaining antics of our fascinating magician.

 

FRIDAY

PERFORMANCE

5:00 Marimba
6:00 Kaylah Durbin
7:00 Party Like a Rockstar Karoake

SATURDAY

 PERFORMANCE

11:00 Sound of Music Performance
12:00 Kitsap Kickers
1:00 Magic Show
2:00 Leikarringen Folk Dancing
3:00 Academy of Dance
4:00 Liberty Bay Dance
5:00 Kitsap Children's Musical Theater
6:00 Okinawan Black Belt Acadamy

SUNDAY

PERFORMANCE
12:00 Dance With-in Belly Dance
1:00 Marimba
2:00 Magic Show
3:00 Rhythm & Shoes
4:00 Kaylah Durbin


Event times are subject to change.


Fireworks

Port Gamble’s waterfront will illuminate during the Fireworks Spectacular, the Old Mill Days Festival's kick-off event. This dazzling pyrotechnic show will be launched at nightfall, sending bursts soaring over the Waterfront Village.  The show can be seen from any point on the festival grounds.
 
8:00 pm (Friday & Saturday)

Presented by:  Boomtown Fireworks, Aurora Fireworks

 


Forest Festival

Experience the past, present and future of Washington's wonderful forest resources!

Come enjoy the exciting lumberjack show, wildlife & nature exhibits and hike our forest trails! Interactive displays and exhibits are fun and captivating for the whole family.

  • Guided nature walks

  • Exhibits

  • Demonstrations

  • Vendors

  • Logging equipment on display

  • Pancake Breakfast

  • Lumberjack Show

  • Raptor Show

  • Portable Sawmill Exhibit

  • Steam Donkey Logging

  • and much more!!

Saturday, September 26th
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

For additional information, please visit the main Forest Festival page.

Presented by: Pope Resources and Olympic Resource Management

 


Lumberjack Show 

The Old Mill Days 3rd annual traditional lumberjack show will take place on Saturday, September 26th from 1:00-4:00 pm.  This highly-anticipated lumberjack event is sure to be an all time favorite this year. Come watch the lumberjacks and lumberjills compete for prizes, putting their strength and speed to the test as they entertain folks of all ages. 

Competitions include:

  • Opening and Introductions

  • Springboard Chop

  • Stock Saw

  • Standing block Chop

  • Underhand Chop

  • Single Buck

  • Single-cylinder Hotsaw

  • Open Axe throw

  • Log Rolling

To view videos of the 2008 Old Mill Days logging show, please visit the Gallery.

For more information, please visit the American Lumberjack Association

 


Wood Carving  
presented by Pemco Insurance

Come watch as skilled chainsaw artisans sculpt lifelike figures from wood! This three day chainsaw carving event will feature some of the finest team carving champions on the west coast.

The carving schedule for each day is as follows:

9:00 - 10:30  AM
10:45 - NOON
1:00 - 3:00
3:30 - 4:00
4:00- 5:00

Team carve
Quick carve
Demonstration carve
Team quick carve 

Winners will be decided by a people's vote.  For more info, please visit the Cascade Chainsaw Sculptors Guild.

This year's even will feature master chainsaw artist Steve Backus, as seen in Pemco's "Northwest Profile#16"  commercial below.  For more of Steve's chainsaw art, check out the thumbnails to the right.

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Main Stage

This is where the good times begin! Dust off your dance moves and get geared up for this year's evening of spectacular entertainment. Join us on Friday and Saturday for a must-attend party, which takes place at the Main Stage.  

Interested in an all-access pass, including prime entertainment seating and meals on all three days of Old Mill Days?  Check out the Lumberjack Club membership information.

2009 Main Stage Performances Include:

  • Boothill

  • ZZ-top tribute performance

  • Soultronics

  • Kitsap Chordsmen

  • Kaylah Durbin

For times and locations of bands, see the schedule.

Admission: FREE


Beer Garden

Head to the beer garden for a great selection of refreshing beers and wines.

Beer Garden Hours:

Friday, Sept. 25th: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday
Sept. 26th: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday
Sept. 27th: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Beer Garden presented by: 
Coors Light
& Kitsap Chordsmen

Admission: FREE

Please note: No minors allowed. Attendees must be of legal drinking age. All persons appearing 25 years and younger will be required to provide Photo ID. Event times are subject to change.


Straw Maze

Great fun for the kids!

Admission: $3.00

 


Lumberjack Breakfast

ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES!  
Served with sausage, coffee, and juice. 

Saturday 8:00 am to 11:00 am 
Location: Tennis Courts (see festival map)

 

 

 

 

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