Gig Harbor abounds with recreational opportunities. Shoppers will enjoy a collection of quaint shops, galleries, waterfront cafes and restaurants. Our sheltered harbor is paradise for boaters, fishermen and water sport enthusiasts. Golfers can enjoy several challenging courses located within minutes of Wesley Inn. Nearby State Parks offer miles of hiking trails, fishing, boating, beachcombing and a wide range of scenic and historical points of interest.
Activities abound in Gig Harbor! Here are just a few May - October: Saturday Farmers Market - Held across the street from the Wesley Inn. June: Gig Harbor City Parade, Annual Blessing of the Fleet, The Wickline Family and Friends Bluegrass benefit concert. August: Wooden Boat Weekend at the harbor, Olalla Bluegrass Festival, Summer Art Festival and Pioneer Day.
To find out more about the Gig Harbor-Peninsula area's attractions visit the Gig Harbor Guide Website. Find out more about the Kitsap Peninsula. And find even more activities in Tacoma.
2012 Calendar of Events
February 4 - The Art of Chocolate
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September 1 - Over the Narrows 10 Mile Run |
| April 7 - Gig Harbor Farmers Market Opens |
September 15 - Harbor Hounds Walk the Town |
| April 21 - Parks Appreciation Day |
September 15 - Salute to First Responders |
| April 28 & 29 - Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup and Expo |
September 15 & 16 - Open Studio Tour |
| May 26 - Gig Harbor Street Scramble |
September 23 - Race for a Soldier Half Marathon |
| June 2 & 3 - Maritime Gig Festival and Blessing of the Fleet |
September 29 - Donkey Creek Chum Festival |
| June 26-Aug 28 - Summer Sounds at Skansie (Tuesdays) |
October 6 - Scarecrow Festival and Dirty Dash - 5k |
| June 30-July 1 - Gig Harbor Garden Tour |
October 19 - 21st Gig Harbor Film Festival |
| July 6- Aug 25 - CinemaGig Outdoor Movies (every other weekend) |
November 22 - Turkey Trot |
| July 12 & 13 - Blue Willow Lavender Fest |
November 24 & 25 - Winterfest Arts and Crafts Fair |
| July 14 - Harbor Wine and Food Festival |
December 1 - Gig Harbor Annual Tree Lighting |
| July 21 & 22 Gig Harbor Summer Arts Fair |
December 1 & 2 - Tidefest Art Fair |
| July 29 - Cruise the Narrows Classic Car Show |
December 7-9 - Candlelight Christmas in the Harbor |
| August 18 - Olalla Bluegrass Festival |
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