Celebrate the Grand Old fourth of july!
Parades. Pie-eating contests. Live music. Classic cars. Small-town summer magic.
Celebrate the Grand Old Fourth of July in the heart of downtown Winslow with a full day of family-friendly traditions, local vendors, community fun, food, drinks, and live entertainment across Bainbridge Island’s biggest summer celebration.
Explore the Street Fair, cheer along the parade route, browse the Car Show, and enjoy kids activities, games, and indoor fun at the Family Fun Zone inside Bainbridge Island Rowing. Grab a drink in the Beer, Wine & Cider Garden, discover local favorites around every corner, and make your way through the day with free shuttles, festival maps, parade voting, and public WiFi.
As part of the nationwide America 250 celebration, this year’s Grand Old Fourth of July honors the spirit of community, tradition, and hometown independence that has brought Bainbridge Island together for generations.
PLAN YOUR DAY
Street Fair
The Grand Old Fourth of July Street Fair features a lively mix of local shopping, community organizations, food vendors, artisan goods, activities, and entertainment throughout the T&C parking lot and Bjune Drive. Booths are open from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The BECU Main Stage entertainment lineup takes place in the heart of the Street Fair beginning at 7:00 AM and continuing throughout the day, alongside the beloved BHS Football Boosters Pancake Breakfast.
Family Fun Zone
Presented by the Troy & Baden Biddle Foundation, the Family Fun Zone at Waterfront Park is packed with hands-on activities, games, crafts, and interactive fun for kids and families throughout the day. Explore community-led experiences, mini golf, a dunk tank, and FunHQ, an indoor activity zone by Bainbridge Events with support from the Bainbridge Island Sailing Club featuring bounce houses, movies, and more inside BIR, all from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Parade
The Grand Old Fourth of July Parade kicks off at 1:00 PM and brings community spirit through downtown Winslow with festive floats, music, performances, nonprofits, and local groups. The parade begins at Wallace Way & Madison Avenue and travels south through downtown, ending at Winslow Way & Ericksen Avenue.
CAR SHOW
Presented by Fieldstone, the Grand Old Fourth of July Car Show features a showcase of classic cars, vintage favorites, and specialty vehicles from around the region. The Car Show takes place from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM north of Bjune Drive and west of Madison Avenue.
beer, wine, & Cider Garden
The Grand Old Fourth of July Beer, Wine & Cider Garden, presented by local favorites Bainbridge Brewing, Sisters' Cider House, and Eleven Winery, offers local craft beer, cider, and wine in a relaxed outdoor gathering space adjacent to Bainbridge Island Rowing at Waterfront Park. Open from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, the Beer Garden serves as the Chamber's primary fundraising activity supporting the Grand Old Fourth celebration, helping sustain and grow this beloved community tradition. Food will be available from BIR’s deck as part of a rowing fundraiser benefiting the organization, making this a great opportunity to support multiple local nonprofits while enjoying the festivities.
Know Before You Go
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Parking throughout downtown Winslow is limited during the Grand Old 4th celebration, and several roads will be closed throughout the event footprint. Guests are strongly encouraged to carpool, walk, bike, or use the free event shuttle when possible.
Free Shuttle Service
3 free shuttles will run between Ace Hardware and the T&C parking lot from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Shuttle service will pause from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM during the parade.
Road Closures
The following areas will be closed to vehicle traffic during portions of the event:
Madison Avenue to Bjune Drive
Bjune Drive & Brien Drive
Winslow Way between Madison Avenue & Ericksen Avenue
Wallace Way & Ericksen Avenue
Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow posted event signage and volunteer directions throughout the day.
A Special Thank You to Our Shuttle Service & Parking Sponsors
Fieldstone
Bainbridge Adventures
Bainbridge Senior Living
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The Grand Old 4th aims to create a welcoming and accessible experience for all attendees. Most event areas are located throughout downtown Winslow and Waterfront Park on public streets, sidewalks, and paved pathways.
Accessible parking throughout downtown will be limited during road closures, so guests are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for arrival. Shuttle service is available between Ace Hardware and the T&C parking lot from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a pause during the parade from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Accessible restrooms will be available throughout the event footprint. Event volunteers and staff will also be stationed throughout the festival to help answer questions and assist guests as needed.
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Additional mobile restrooms can be found throughout the festival footprint, including locations near Winslow Way, the T&C parking lot, along the parade route, and throughout Waterfront Park. Exact restroom locations can be found on the Festival Map.
Free refillable water bottle stations are located at:
Madison Avenue & Winslow Way
Bjune Drive & Winslow Way
In front of the Senior Center at Waterfront Park
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Visiting Bainbridge Island for the Grand Old 4th? Passenger ferry service is available throughout the day between Downtown Seattle and Bainbridge Island via the Washington State Ferries Seattle/Bainbridge route. The ferry terminal is located just steps from the festival footprint in downtown Winslow, making it easy to explore the celebration on foot once you arrive.
Guests traveling from off-island are encouraged to arrive early, plan ahead for holiday traffic and ferry wait times, and consider walking on whenever possible. Parking throughout downtown will be limited due to road closures and festival activity.
For ferry schedules, route information, and service alerts, visit Washington State Ferries. Visitors are also encouraged to sign up for WSDOT ferry route alerts ahead of travel day.
A Bainbridge Island Tradition Since 1967
For nearly six decades, Grand Old Fourth of July has brought together Bainbridge Island residents, businesses, nonprofits, and visitors to celebrate community, connection, and hometown pride. What began as a local Fourth of July gathering has grown into the island's largest annual community event while maintaining the welcoming spirit that makes Bainbridge Island unique.
Produced each year by the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce, Grand Old Fourth of July showcases the people, organizations, and traditions that define our community. From the parade and street fair to family activities, live entertainment, and volunteer efforts, the celebration continues to create lasting memories and strengthen the connections that make Bainbridge Island feel like home.
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