Gig Harbor is home to many annual events and activities to entertain you year round.

Year Round
Gig Harbor Artwalk- First Saturday Each Month, 1 pm to 5 pm Downtown Gig Harbor Waterfront. For more information and to view an Art Walk map click here.

January - May
Third Thursday Concert Series. Visit http://www.gigharborfolkfestival.com/ for more information.

March
Gig Harbor Writers Conference. Visit http://www.peninsulawritersassociation.org/ for more information.

Music By The Bay
Saturdays at The Chapel on Echo Bay, 400 6th Ave, Fox Island. Visit http://www.foxislandchapel.org/ for 2008 dates.

Memoranza Scrapbooking Retreat
Call 253-209-7419 for more information.

Oyster Olympics at Anthony's
The month of March Anthony's features Oysters. http://www.anthonys.com/.

April
Annual Arbor Day Celebration- Always the third Saturday in April. For more information call 253-265-8391.

April - September
Gig Harbor Farmers Market- Saturdays, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Kimball Park and Ride as well as downtown Gig Harbor each Wednesday afternoon.  Visit http://www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com/ for further information.

May
Gig Harbor Juried Arts Exhibition- May 1st - May 31st. http://www.peninsulaartleague.com/

June
Maritime Gig Festival- the first Saturday in June. Visit http://www.maritimegig.com/ for a full list of family fun!

Blessing of the Fleet- The first Sunday in June. Historic downtown Gig Harbor celebrates the departure of the fishing fleet with a blessing and other entertainment. More information can be found by calling 253-857-4VIC.

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
Encore! Theater- Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm Burton Park 4419 Hunt Street. Visit http://www.encoretheater.org/ for more information.

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- July 14th - 15th. An event not be missed! http://www.peninsulaartleague.com/.

Chalk the Walk- July 14th in downtown Gig Harbor. Decorate the city streets with graffiti. Visit http://www.gigharbordowntown.com/ for more information.

Key Peninsula Community Fair- This annual event takes place in the small community of Lakebay. Check the website for 2007 dates. http://www.keyfair.com/

Cruise the Narrows Classic Car Show- July 21st- Narrows Airport. Visit http://www.gigharborcruisers.org/ for further information.

August
Olalla Bluegrass Festival- A family festival will entertain from start to end. http://www.olallacommunityclub.org/bluegrass/

Heritage Row- Come celebrate the pioneers who used to row to Tacoma on a daily basis for supplies, work and entertainment. http://www.gigharbormuseum.org/.

September
Gig Harbor Folk Festival- Two days of non-stop music. http://www.gigharborfolkfestival.com/

Open Studio Tour- Visit artists at work in their own studios. http://www.gigharboropenstudiotour.org/.

Harbor Hounds Walk the Town- Bring your 4 legged friend and catch all the action in downtown Gig Harbor. http://www.harborhounds.com/.

Gig Harbor Chowder Cook Off- Local restuarants and residents compete for the title of Gig Harbor's best chowder. http://www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com/.

Gig Harbor Quilt Festival- Quilters and quilt lovers will enjoy the quilt walk, show and classes. http://www.gigharborquiltfestival.org/.

November
Winterfest Arts & Crafts Fair. http://www.peninsula.wednet.edu/.

December
Gig Harbor Tree Lighting. Always the first Saturday in December- a fun family event. Skansie Brothers Park.

Tidefest Arts Fair- http://www.peninsula.wednet.edu/.