About Port Townsend's Downtown Port Townsend

17 entries this year, and the krazies are all out in their finest outfits. The prize for this race goes to the most mediocre, and that means coming in 9th this year. The entries have to have at least one wheel, traverse on land, sea and in the mud bogs. There can be a one man entry or a team of up to a dozen people.

Always fun and full of imgaination and crazy antics and fun to experience. This is the perfect place for this event.

12th Annual! The town is packed and enjoying wonderful summer weather at last. The center of the action is the Rose Theater, our beloved and beautiful 1930's theater. Located on a side street in the historic downtown area, it is a joy to visit anytime, with two small theaters, and the world's best popcorn.

Last night was the free open air showing of 1944's National Velvet, with a very young Elizabeth Taylor. What fun to sit on haybales, under the stars and enjoy a vintage movie. Tonight's free movie will be Back to the Future, and on Sunday evening the free movie will be one of my favorites, Moonstruck starring Cher.

You can buy a pass or individual tickets for around $10.

There will be 6 dozen short, feature and documentary films to choose from, in six different venues. There are many film makers available at screenings for discussion afterward, a free shuttle bus to take you to the theater of your choice, and a wonderful outdoor beergarden with light sandwich and pizza fare.

Coming up next Sat. April, 30th. here in Port Townsend, Wa. 10:00 to 4:00. Price of ticket in advance is $14.00. One very wonderful kitchen on the tour is in the old Cracker Factory building in the historic downtown area. Current owners have done a major remodel on this wonderful old building that still has the original oven in the brick walls. This is worth the price of the ticket.

Port Townsend's one time Customs House is on the waterfront on Water Street, and is now home to The Lighouse Cafe, which serves breakfast and lunch. I have never eaten there, so no comment on the food, but it is a very interesting building which is in great shape for it's age.

The tall ships Hawaiian Chieftan and Lady Washington were in our harbor this weekend with tours and sailings for the public. Always a delight to see, they complete the scene of the Vitorian Seaport Village and add a lot of character to the downtown waterfront.

The Lady Washington has been in several movies: Pirates of the Carribean, Star Trek, and Blackbeard.

The tall ship replicas are from the Grays Harbor Maritime Museum and their main purpose is to teach the public and especially students about the maritime history of the Northwest.