fitness. faith. family. fun

Samson Fest is an annual fitness competition for a cause. Celebrating health & competition while also helping our community. We welcome all skill and experience levels to come join and have fun.

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august 1, 2026

Beginning of Samson Fest 2025 in Port Orchard WA
Man using a Concept 2 rowing machine during Samson Fest, surrounded by people.
A young man running in a workout station activity in port orchard, with traffic cones and colorful tape marking the course. Participating in South Kitsap's local Samson Fest
People participating in South Kitsap's Samson Fest fitness event. One woman is stepping onto a step platform, working out
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Who
we are

Samson Fest was an idea born out of a South Kitsap garage gym. Just two bro’s clanging and banging weights started to dream up the idea between sets.

Man lifting a large barbell outdoors, wearing a pink shirt with graphic design and sunglasses.

The idea was simple…

a local fitness competition spanning the spectrum of workout styles, bringing all the gyms of the area together, with the entry fees going directly to supporting good causes in the community.

A woman using a rowing exercise machine. South Kitsap's Fitness gym equipment for Samson Fest

WhAT

t0 Expect

This is more than a workout. We’re talkin about a community powered competition where every drop of sweat goes toward a good cause. Come out, show up, and find your limit.

The Main Event

Get ready for 6 high-energy Challenge Stations designed to test your strength, endurance, and grit. Aim for the podium or show up for the fun. You are wanted here.

  • Competitive divisions for Men and Women

    • Options for Novice and Experienced Athletes

  • NEW THIS YEAR: Choose the Family category on registration to compete as a family vs novice or experienced. All of the events will be split amongst each other to make a combined score.

  • Top 3 finishers in each division will take home medals and bragging rights. (If registering for family category, will only place in the family category.)

A man with tattoos, sunglasses, a red cap, Samson Fest T-shirt, lifting a weighted platform in an outdoor fitness competition in south kitsap for Samson Fest.
Woman lifting atlas stone at outdoor fitness event

Registration is made easy. This event is donation-based, and every dollar will go towards supporting the local Olive Crest in our community.

Come sweat for a cause that matters.

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A woman with braided hair and gray sweatshirt participating in the outdoor Samson Fest event, pushing a cone along a line marked with colorful flags.
Man exercising with kettlebell at outdoor fitness event, wearing pink Samson Fest shirt and patterned shorts.
Person in a pink "Samson Fest 2024" t-shirt smiling at an outdoor event, with braided hair and a black and pink headband, holding onto exercise equipment.
Young child sitting in a pushcart, smiling outdoors; adult legs visible in the background.
A teen boy is exercising with rope during Kitsap County's outdoor fitness event.
A person in a pink shirt using an air bike at an outdoor event with spectators and tents in the background.
Person exercising on an air bike outdoors, wearing a pink shirt and sunglasses.
Person lifting heavy weights outdoors at a fitness event with a canopy and inflatable obstacle in the background.
A woman in athletic clothing lifting during Samson Fest in Port Orchard
Person doing sit-ups outdoors on a mat, wearing athletic gear, with exercise equipment in the background.
Person in pink shirt exercising outdoors holding a medicine ball near a parked car and traffic cone.
Man lifting a heavy black sandbag in an outdoor competition, wearing a bright pink shirt.
A man in a pink shirt and black shorts doing lunges with a kettlebell in a parking lot next to a woman with a phone.
A muscular person with tattoos flexing their arms, wearing a blue leopard print sports outfit and sunglasses, standing in front of a red truck.
Person lifting a heavy barbell under a tent outdoors with a blue sky and clouds.
A woman in a pink shirt smiling and hanging from a pull-up bar outdoors.
A woman wearing a maroon shirt with "Cougars" on the sleeve is holding a smartphone and has a child sitting on her shoulders. The child is wearing a white shirt and pink shorts, playfully looking down at the woman. The background shows an outdoor set
Child wearing a red firefighter helmet and holding a hot dog in a paper tray, smiling.
Person wearing a pink "SAMSON FEST" shirt carrying a metal keg overhead while running in a parking lot during an outdoor event.
Person in pink shirt on exercise bike outdoors with another person nearby wearing a red hat.
A man lifting heavy weights outdoors at Samson Fest
People in outdoor exercise class holding kettlebells, wearing pink shirts, concrete driveway, building and stairs in background.
Person lifting a beer keg overhead during an outdoor event, wearing a bright pink shirt and shorts, surrounded by tents and colorful flags.
A man rowing on an indoor rowing machine during an outdoor fitness event, wearing a bright pink t-shirt and sunglasses, with a woman observing and taking pictures.
Woman lifting a barbell with weights at an outdoor fitness event, with spectators and a tent in the background.
Man in pink shirt and sunglasses lifts heavy weights outdoors at a fitness event
Woman lifting a kettlebell overhead during an outdoor fitness event, surrounded by exercise equipment and onlookers.
Person planking on a purple yoga mat outdoors, wearing a pink shirt, black leggings, and white sneakers.
Woman using rowing machine outdoors
Outdoor fitness event with participants exercising, lifting weights, and spectators watching in a parking lot.
A man wearing a pink 'Samson Fest' t-shirt intensely using a rowing machine outdoors, with another person in a similar shirt standing behind him under a canopy. A woman in a 'Grit' shirt is partially visible on the right.
Man in pink shirt lifting a heavy log overhead outside, under a white tent, with trees and a traffic cone in the background.
A woman lifting a heavy black dumbbell under a white canopy outdoors.
A woman lifting weights at an outdoor fitness event under a white canopy tent. Several people are observing, and there are fitness equipment and food booths in the background.
Person in a bright pink t-shirt performing a kettlebell lunge outdoors at a fitness event.
A person in a pink tank top lifting a large dumbbell overhead at an outdoor fitness event, with a white tent and trees in the background.
Woman lifting heavy weights in an outdoor fitness competition, surrounded by spectators and judges.
Person in pink shirt and blue shorts lifting a large dumbbell outdoors, with people and safety cones in the background on a cloudy day.
Man in pink shirt and sunglasses stretching on a mat outdoors with a kettle bell nearby, surrounded by people and a dog.
A woman lifting a large metal bar outside during a workout event, with two people standing nearby and a banner that reads 'Dunga Fitness' and 'Bremerton, WA' under a white canopy, in a parking lot with residential buildings in the background.
Woman performing kettlebell overhead press outdoors during a fitness event, wearing a black tank top and shorts.
Man lifting heavy dumbbell overhead at outdoor fitness event with spectators and tent in background.
A man in a pink 'Samson Fest' T-shirt and sunglasses using a rowing machine outdoors, surrounded by people, one wearing a "GRITNESS" tank top.
Man in pink shirt lifting heavy dumbbell overhead at outdoor event
A person wearing a gray hoodie, black shorts, and sneakers walks with a barbell loaded with weights at an outdoor fitness event, with tents, people, and trees in the background.
A person wearing a bright pink t-shirt with "Samson Fest" written on it is outdoor lifting a heavy cylindrical weight with one hand. The background is blurred, showing greenery and a colorful structure.
Woman in athletic attire holding a medicine ball outdoors, with exercise equipment in the background.
Woman pushing a weight sled outdoors
Two women smiling while looking at a phone beside exercise equipment outdoors.
Woman lifting a heavy black ball during an outdoor strength competition, with spectators watching.
A woman in a pink tank top exercising on a Rogue air bike outdoors, with a silver truck and a red folding chair in the background.
Woman performing a lunge exercise with a kettlebell at an outdoor fitness event, wearing a pink tank top and black leggings, surrounded by people, and fitness equipment visible on asphalt.
Two women in pink tops performing kettlebell lunges outdoors, supervised by a woman in a white cap holding a notepad, with plants and a building in the background.
Man lifting a heavy weight overhead during an outdoor fitness event.
A woman in a pink T-shirt doing sit-ups outdoors on a mat, next to exercise equipment.
Woman exercising with kettlebells outdoors, wearing a pink tank top, black and blue leggings, and pink sneakers. She is performing a core workout on a mat while sitting on asphalt.
Woman in a pink tank top performing kettlebell swing outdoors.
Woman in a pink tank top lifting a kettlebell overhead at an outdoor fitness event, standing on pavement with exercise equipment and a tent in the background.
Person in a pink T-shirt and black pants lifting a heavy weight overhead during an outdoor strongman competition.
Woman performing a lunge exercise with dumbbells during outdoor fitness event, with people and sign in the background.
Woman in pink shirt and black leggings performing a kettlebell swing outdoors.
Two women participating in a rowing machine competition at an outdoor event, wearing pink 'Samson Fest' shirts, with an audience watching.
Man lifting kettlebell overhead outdoors while woman observes
Two women using rowing machines outdoors, wearing pink 'Samson Fest' tank tops, surrounded by spectators.
A woman wearing a pink t-shirt and black leggings exercises on a Rogue air bike outdoors. She is under a tent in a parking lot. Cars and various items like water bottles are in the background.
A woman in a pink shirt performing a kettlebell swing outdoors at a fitness event. Workout equipment and tents are visible in the background.
Two people exercising on rowing machines outdoors at a fitness event, wearing matching black shorts and pink t-shirts with "Samson Fest" printed on them. The woman on the right is focused on her workout, and a man in sunglasses rows beside her. There
A woman exercising outdoors with a tire flip station in a parking lot, with residential buildings and trees in the background.
A man wearing sunglasses and a backwards cap is using a rowing machine outdoors. He's dressed in athletic clothing with a focused expression. A traffic cone and another person in pink are visible in the background.
Woman in pink "Samson Fest 2024" shirt sitting on a stationary bike, outdoors, talking to someone holding a notepad.
Woman in pink shirt exercising outdoors with a kettlebell, lunging on pavement, surrounded by fitness equipment and other people.

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Person lifting a heavy dumbbell overhead, participating in an outdoor fitness event under a canopy.
A person lifting a keg overhead at an outdoor event wearing a pink "Samson Fest" T-shirt, with another person in a similar shirt observing, and several kegs and traffic cones in the background.

aug 1, 2026

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Newlife South Kitsap Sidney Commons
4885 SW Hovde Rd, Port Orchard, WA 98367

Ready to throw down for
a great cause?


Come to compete, cheer, or just have a good time! Samson Fest is for everyone. Sign up solo or with your gym crew, and get ready for a day packed with movement and meaning.

All fitness levels welcome.
All proceeds go to help local kids.

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MEET THE

GYMS

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GRITNESS

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virtuous fitness

People exercising in a CrossFit gym, performing box step-ups with weights.

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People exercising in a gym, doing planks on the floor, with treadmills and workout equipment in the background.

Kitsap racc

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dungeon fitness

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westcoast fitness

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SUPPORTING:

OLIVE CREST

In Washington alone, over 10,000 children are currently in the child welfare system. Many of these kids have faced the trauma of abuse or neglect, and for them, the dream of a safe, stable home feels out of reach. Olive Crest is dedicated to changing that story by preventing child abuse and breaking the cycle of crisis for families across the Pacific Northwest.

Through their proven model of care, Olive Crest works to strengthen families with local support, equip at-risk youth with life skills and counseling, and restore children to safe, loving homes. Their commitment is lifelong—because once a child enters the Olive Crest family, they are supported for as long as they need, ensuring no one has to face the future alone. They believe in transforming our community One Life at a Time.®

Your participation in Samson Fest directly supports this work.

Every rep, every dollar, and every shared story helps protect our children and build stronger families right here at home.

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