Annual Events & Festivals
Gig Harbor is home to many annual events, festivals and activities to entertain you year round.
Through out the year, Gig Harbor is the place for festivals and events. Everything from concerts in the park to trick or treat for the kids, from quilt events to guided beachwalks, there is something for everyone in Gig Harbor.
Take a look at our ever changing calendar of events for othe most complete and up-to-date event details. Below is a list of some of our highlighted annual events.
Gig Harbor Art Walk First Saturday of every month in historic downtown Gig Harbor 1-5pm.
January
The Best Western Wesley Inn hosts the Annual Women's STEPPIN' UP Conference www.steppinupconference.com
February
The Art of Chococlate celebrate Valentines Day in the harbor with chocolate www.ghhwa.org
April - September
Gig Harbor Farmers Market- Saturdays, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Uptown Gig Harbor as well as downtown Gig Harbor each Wednesday afternoon. Visit www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com for further information.
Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup late May www.gigharborpaddlerscup.com
May
Gig Harbor Beer Fest www.gigharborbeerfestival.com
Gig Harbor Street Scramble -- find hidden treasures and explore town www.streetscramble.com
June
Maritime Gig Weekend- the first full weekend in June. Visit www.maritimegig.com for a full list of family fun!
Gig Harbor Garden Tour. Tour local gardens and enjoy a nursey tour. Ticket information and more information can be found by calling 253-857-4VIC or at www.gigharborgardentour.com.
June - August
Summer Sounds at Skansie- outdoor music at the park. Skansie Brothers Park. Each Tuesday at Skansie Brothers Park. 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Call 253-857-4VIC for more information
Outdoor Cinema Gig- View a feature film on the big screen. Donkey Creek Park and Skansie Brothers Park. Various weekends. Call 253-857-4VIC for more information.
July
Gig Harbor Summer Arts Festival- An event not be missed! www.peninsulaartleague.com
Chalk the Harbor in downtown Gig Harbor. Decorate the city streets with graffiti. Call 253 857 4842 for more information www.gigharborhistoricwaterfront.com
August
Gig Harbor Wine and Food Festival www.harborwineandfoodfest.com
Cruise the Narrows Classic Car Show- Uptown Gig Harbor Visit www.gigharborcruisers.org for further information
Olalla Bluegrass Festival- A family festival will entertain from start to end www.olallacommunityclub.org/bluegrass/
Annual Beyond the Borders Arts and Music Festival located on Key Peninsula at the Key Peninsula Improvement Club. Call 253-884-4807 for more information.
September
Open Studio Tour- Visit artists at work in their own studios www.gigharboropenstudiotour.org
Harbor Hounds Walk the Town- Bring your 4 legged friend and catch all the action in downtown Gig Harbor www.harborhounds.com/.
Gig Harbor Chowder Cook Off- Local restuarants and residents compete for the title of Gig Harbor's best chowder www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com
October- November
Gig Harbor Quilt Festival- Quilters and quilt lovers will enjoy the quilt walk, show and classes www.gigharborquiltfestival.org
Gig Harbor Film Festival - where the Harbor meets Hollywood! www.gigharborfilmfestival.org
Donkey Creek Chum Festival held at Donkey Creek Park 253-857-4842
Winterfest Arts & Crafts Fair at Peninsula High School always Thanksgiving weekend www.peninsula.wednet.edu
December
Gig Harbor Tree Lighting. Always the first Saturday in December- a fun family event. Skansie Brothers Park.
Tidefest Art Fest at Gig Harbor High School the first weekend in December www.tidefest.com
Gig Harbor Annual Lighted Boat Parade a good seat anywhere along the harbor www.gigharboryc.org
Hark the Harbor A community sing along at Skansie Brothers Park www.ghhwa.org
Candlelight Christmas in the Harbor- shop in the harbor, a festive setting www.ghhwa.org