Join the Chamber for our 35th annual Summer Swing Golf tournament at Gig Harbor's private and prestigious Canterwood Golf & Country Club. Every year we have a full field of 144 players ranging from top level executives, to entrepreneurs, owners, and high-level managers. Our golf tournament is a great way to talk to potential clients and make new friends in a relaxed setting.

Teams are $700 and individual players are $175. Tournament Fee includes games, cart, lunch, beer, and a delicious dinner. Don't miss this opportunity to meet new people and have a great time on a gorgeous golf course. Register online or complete the form and email to rganong@gigharborchamber.com. 

Register and pay by September 22nd to secure your spot in the tournament.

Other fun: Raffle tickets and prizes, Mulligans

We plan to exercise all required safety protocol for this event during the scramble start.

https://www.gigharborchamber.net/summer-swing-golf-tournament

Sponsored by: LRI/Murrey's Disposal. 

This friendly competition offers stress relief and old-fashioned bonding among employees and friends! A competitive trap shoot event that has quickly become a favorite outing for first timers or for those who long to be back out on the range and shoot for fun. The Foundation is joining forces once again with the Gig Harbor Sportsman Club signing up teams of five with shells and clay included!

For more information including registration or sponsorship, please email Seth@ptsdfoundation.org or JMason@ptsdfoundation.org

Following the pandemic imposed hiatus, the Cider Swig returns with dozens of regional ciders to sip, live music, and award winning "curbside cuisine" by area chefs and their food trucks/tents!

Northwest cidermakers will present over 100 ciders (and related libations).

Ciders presented for sampling in the Cider Garden, will be for sale under the Cider Tent, so you can take your favorites home to enjoy!

Come Get your Swig On!

Ticket includes: 5 drink tokens, 6 oz. festival glass, and access to live music and entertainment, food, and all other festival activities. 

Additional cider tokens are available at festival. ID is required to enter the Cider Garden. This is a 21+  event.

**Annually, the Cider Swig has brought thousands from around the region to enjoy ciders, great food, live music and fun. And, each year the Cider Swig sells out! Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged.**

OTHER FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

This is an accessible event. 

Music: The Shy Boys and more to be announced!

Cider Swig proceeds support environmental education, restoration and conservation efforts across our greater peninsulas.

For more information call or email us:

• (253) 514-6338

• ciderswig@gigharborfoundation.org

 The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation is a qualified charitable 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the greater Gig Harbor and Key peninsula region of Washington's South Puget Sound. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Join Gig Harbor Brewing at their waterfront downtown taproom for an evening of Beer, Wine, BBQ and Live Music from The Profits. Dancing, too!

Tickets are $65/person, further information is available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gig-harbor-brews-bbq-bash-tickets-395418737087

THE PERMISSION TO START DREAMING FOUNDATION strives to bring awareness to the "invisible wounds" epidemic that afflicts too many of our nation's veterans and first responders. We have expanded programs in the Pacific Northwest that provide proven, strength-based solutions to promote mental, emotional, and spiritual growth in those who serve. The flagship event of our Foundation that started it all, the Race For a Soldier is a Half Marathon and 5k, is held in the tranquil and historic city of Gig Harbor.

For 2022, there is updated course that will include stunning views and new challenges! There are a variety of ways to participate, whether it’s the Virtual, Half-Marathon, 5k or the Kids 5k, there’s something for everyone.

Visit https://raceroster.com/events/2022/60567/2022-race-for-a-soldier to learn more and to register.

The 2nd APCC Korean ChuSeok Festival in Gig Harbor, WA

September 11, 2022 • Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm at Skansie Brothers Park and Netshed

This is a FREE EVENT for the whole family. Join us for a fun-filled day of celebrating a traditional Korean holiday.

• Traditional performances on stage

• Korean Kimchi demonstration

• Taste traditional Chu Seok rice cakes

• Learn how to make a Lotus Lantern

• Write your name in Korean

• Face painting of Korean motifs for children and adults

https://www.facebook.com/people/Korean-ChuSeok-Festival/100057203239592/

Harbor Hounds Charity Dog Walk and Community Fair is an annual event put on by the Gig Harbor Mid-Day Rotary. In 2022, the event will be held from 10:00AM - 3:00PM on Saturday, September 10 at downtown Gig Harbor’s Skansie Brothers Park.

Every year, hundreds of people participate in Harbor Hounds with dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds. Or, maybe we should say, hundreds of dogs participate with people of all shapes, sizes and breeds.

Harbor Hounds is an opportunity to enjoy a day of fun with neighbors, family and your furry best friend and also give back to the community by supporting the many community charities supported by the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday. This event includes a dog walk, vendors, food trucks, dog agility course, face painting for the kids and even some fun contests to show off your dog’s talents. Categories include: Best Tricks, Best Kisser (the dog!), Best Tail Wagger, Best Dressed and a fun musical Sit and Stay contest.

Register your dog for the event and enjoy a leisurely walk along Gig Harbor’s beautiful waterfront. Each registered dog receives a doggie bandana and a “wag bag” filled with coupons, giveaways, toys and gadgets provided by the participating sponsors.

Find more information at: www.harborhounds.com.

Every soldier, law enforcement officer, first responder and Gold Star family has a story. When they lay down their arms or bury their loved one, they continue to carry the burden of memory. Memories that are often too painful and too heavy to bear alone. The Prayer Breakfast was created to provide the civilian community with the privilege of sharing that burden. We will listen to the stories. We will pray for restoration. We will sing of Gods healing mercy and hold those who bear the scars and cost of our freedom.

Tickets start at $50 per person. More information and to purchase tickets visit: https://ptsdfoundation.org/prayer-breakfast/

The Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation is a public, 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization with a mission to support veterans, first responders and their families. Visit https://www.ptsdfoundation.org to learn more!

Stop by and enjoy the 2022 Waterfront Farmers Market! The Market will be held every Thursday between June 2 and September 8 in Skansie Brothers Park from 1pm – 7pm (1-6pm in September).

We will be welcoming back many of your favorite vendors including A Simpler Past, Vang Gardens, Purdy Organics, Seabeck Cellars, Yellow Belly Honey, Hayton Berries and R2K2 Farms to name just a few. You will also be seeing a number of new faces and making new friends at the market this year including Doghouse Homestead (with mushrooms!), Ian’s Green Thumb, Garabos Farm, Muddy Mammoth, and many more. Prepared foods will be available on site for purchase to take with you.

Just like in 2021, the Waterfront Farmers Market is required to follow Department of Health regulations, including a single point of entry and a single exit. Located at these points will be Sanitation Stations where customers will have the opportunity to sanitize their hands with hand sanitizer or use the onsite handwashing station provided by the Market. We will also be monitoring the number of customers entering and exiting the Market to stay within onsite attendance guidelines and utilizing a one-way traffic pattern. At this time, masks will be required for entry into the market and social distancing will continue to be necessary.

For the time being, the Market will not have live entertainment, product sampling, or cooking demos. We will still be bringing you the freshest fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisan breads, flowers, locally made food products, soaps and sanitizers, and prepared food to-go.

Visiting the Waterfront Farmers Market allows you to support our local farmers and producers and provides a touch of much-needed normalcy for the community after a difficult pandemic year. Summer Thursdays are a great day to enjoy the market and all the shops and restaurants along the downtown waterfront.

Reminder that the Market accepts EBT/SNAP and SNAP Match!

RESCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 6

The annual City of Gig Harbor summer concert series features The Paperboys – a freewheeling blend of influences from Celtic and bluegrass, to Mexican son jarocho, brass bands, and Canadian roots influence this band, they’ve been called everything from Cajun slamgrass to worldbeat. Paperboys.com

Roping off seats and chairs/blankets on the Jerisich Dock Viewing Platform is not permitted. No tents or canopies are allowed, but small umbrellas can be used – we ask that all attendees please be respectful of their neighbors. All Gig Harbor parks are smoke, vape and alcohol-free.

Pack a picnic or order delivery from favorite downtown eateries.

Stop by and enjoy the 2022 Waterfront Farmers Market! The Market will be held every Thursday between June 2 and September 8 in Skansie Brothers Park from 1pm – 7pm (1-6pm in September).

We will be welcoming back many of your favorite vendors including A Simpler Past, Vang Gardens, Purdy Organics, Seabeck Cellars, Yellow Belly Honey, Hayton Berries and R2K2 Farms to name just a few. You will also be seeing a number of new faces and making new friends at the market this year including Doghouse Homestead (with mushrooms!), Ian’s Green Thumb, Garabos Farm, Muddy Mammoth, and many more. Prepared foods will be available on site for purchase to take with you.

Just like in 2021, the Waterfront Farmers Market is required to follow Department of Health regulations, including a single point of entry and a single exit. Located at these points will be Sanitation Stations where customers will have the opportunity to sanitize their hands with hand sanitizer or use the onsite handwashing station provided by the Market. We will also be monitoring the number of customers entering and exiting the Market to stay within onsite attendance guidelines and utilizing a one-way traffic pattern. At this time, masks will be required for entry into the market and social distancing will continue to be necessary.

For the time being, the Market will not have live entertainment, product sampling, or cooking demos. We will still be bringing you the freshest fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisan breads, flowers, locally made food products, soaps and sanitizers, and prepared food to-go.

Visiting the Waterfront Farmers Market allows you to support our local farmers and producers and provides a touch of much-needed normalcy for the community after a difficult pandemic year. Summer Thursdays are a great day to enjoy the market and all the shops and restaurants along the downtown waterfront.

Reminder that the Market accepts EBT/SNAP and SNAP Match!

This event will be a mix of live and pre-recorded content, including:

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• LIVE MUSIC

• PRIZE DRAWINGS

• RAISE THE PADDLE

VIA ZOOM

Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law and support local environmental education programs.

REGISTER ONLINE:HARBORWILDWATCH.ORG

UPDATE: The annual Cider Swig from the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation has shifted to a drive-through events at Uptown for 2021 on September 26 from Noon to 3:00p. Details can be found at: www.gigharborfoundation.org.

2021 RACE FOR A SOLDIER

Half-Marathon, 10 Miler, and 5K

The Race For A Soldier has the safety of our participants, volunteers, spectators, and community as our top priority!

We will open registration on February 28th and monitor the updates to the State of Washington’s Healthy Reopening COVID 19 Plan over the next several months to provide a quality, community event for all.

We are optimistic and encouraged. We miss our racing tribe and we want you to plan to run with confidence. Mark your calendar, September 19th, 2021!

Details and registration are available at: https://ptsdfoundation.org/events/race-for-a-soldier/.

UPDATE: This event will be hosted virtually due to Delta variant concerns.

Hosted at Uptown Center, this is a block-party-style fundraiser to raise money for the American Cancer Society, featuring three bands on three stages. Bring your own seats, and enjoy a early Fall evening in the Harbor for a great cause.

https://www.facebook.com/ghmusicagainstcancer/

UPDATE: History Rocks will now be online-only for 2021.

History Rocks 2021! Save the date for the fabulous yearly fundraising celebration at the Harbor History Museum, celebrating ten years with a fun evening at the museum featuring an auction and accolades for those who worked so hard to bring Gig Harbor this top-notch museum. https://harborhistorymuseum.org

Step Back in Time at the Eddon Boatyard Tour

This free tour of the historic Eddon Boatyard allows guests to discover the maritime history of a unique working waterfront site. You’ll learn how the Gig Harbor community came together to save the boatyard the ways the historic site's shops, dock, house, and grounds serve our community today. Your boatyard guide will explain current Gig Harbor BoatShop boat restoration projects, detail BoatShop maritime programs, and more. Every Saturday, 10:00AM to 4:00PM.

www.gigharborboatshop.org

CHILDREN’S GARDEN WORKSHOP: GARDEN HARVEST & SCARECROWS

Join PenMet Parks and the WSU Pierce County Extension Master Gardener Program for the Children’s Garden Workshop Summer Series.

In this workshop children ages 5 – 11 will help with “harvest” and make a scarecrow.

Held at Sehmel Homestead Park, Gig Harbor WA. Follow the signs to Demonstration Garden.

Parents must accompany children.

Information & Registration: ghmgyouthprogram@gmail.com

Sehmel Homestead Park

10123 78th Avenue NW
Gig Harbor, 98332 United States

Join us at Uptown in Gig Harbor to enjoy a fun evening with live music! Three bands will take turns playing . The small one way street near the pavilion will be closed to create space for seating. When is the last time you've been to a block party!?!

Become a sponsor, form a team, or register as an individual. Every participant who raises (or donates) a minimum of $100 will get a Gig Harbor Music Against Cancer t-shirt as a thank you.

This new Music Against Cancer event is taking the place of the Gig Harbor Relay for Life that has been a major event in our community for the past 25 years.  

The dollars we raise through Music Against Cancer in Gig Harbor will go to the American Cancer Society to help fund cancer research and patient services.

CANCELLED for 2021, set to return in 2022.

Every year, hundreds of people participate in Harbor Hounds with dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds. Or, maybe we should say, hundreds of dogs participate with people of all shapes, sizes and breeds.

Harbor Hounds is an opportunity to enjoy a day of fun with neighbors, family and your furry best friend and also give back to the community by supporting the many community charities supported by the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday. This event includes a dog walk, vendors, food trucks, dog agility course, face painting for the kids and even some fun contests to show off your dog’s talents. Categories include: Best Tricks, Best Kisser (the dog!), Best Tail Wagger, Best Dressed and a fun musical Sit and Stay contest.

You can participate as an event sponsor, which provides you an opportunity to set up a tent and promote your organization at Skansie Brothers Park, or you can register your dog for the event and enjoy a leisurely walk along Gig Harbor’s beautiful waterfront. Each registered dog receives a doggie bandana and a wag bag filled with coupons, giveaways, toys and gadgets provided by the participating sponsors.

To participate simply visit the Registration or Sponsors pages at www.harborhounds.com. Also, follow us on Facebook while you wait for the walk to get here. We welcome your friendship and pictures of your Harbor Hounds!

HARBOR HOUNDS SCHEDULE

8:00 am                                                              Sponsor Booths Set-up Begins

9:00 am                                                              Registration Opens at Skansie Brothers Park

10:00 am                                                            Harbor Hounds Begins / Sponsor Booths Open

10:00 am – 3:00 pm                                         Walk at your leisure

2:00 pm                                                              Dog Contests at Skansie Brothers Park

3:00 pm                                                              Harbor Hounds Ends

Stop by and enjoy the 2021 Waterfront Farmers Market! The Market will be held every Thursday between June 3 and September 9 in Skansie Brothers Park from 1pm – 7pm (1-6pm in September).

We will be welcoming back many of your favorite vendors including A Simpler Past, Vang Gardens, Purdy Organics, Seabeck Cellars, Yellow Belly Honey, Hayton Berries and R2K2 Farms to name just a few. You will also be seeing a number of new faces and making new friends at the market this year including Doghouse Homestead (with mushrooms!), Ian’s Green Thumb, Garabos Farm, Muddy Mammoth, and many more. Prepared foods will be available on site for purchase to take with you.

Visiting the Waterfront Farmers Market allows you to support our local farmers and producers and provides a touch of much-needed normalcy for the community after a difficult pandemic year. Summer Thursdays are a great day to enjoy the market and all the shops and restaurants along the downtown waterfront.

Reminder that the Market accepts EBT and SNAP Match!