Outstanding Family Fun

Your favorite activities and events are back, including the Fun Run, the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, the Grand Parade, Regatta, the Round Rock Contest, Music and Entertainment, food vendors, historic boat displays, arts and crafts, loads of children’s activities. It's a jam-packed weekend, with activities all day. For more information, call 253-851-6865 or 800-359-8804.

Maritime Gig Festival 2008 - It's A Wrap!

The 2008 Festival was a HUGE success! The weather cooperated. The parade was spectacular... a two-hour extravaganza! Everyone had a sensational time. Thanks to all who made it happen, and to all who came out to enjoy! See you again next year! Mark down the date: Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 2009.

The Maritime Gig Festival activities will take place downtown along Harborview Drive, between Pioneer and Rosedale, and along the waterfront near Jerisich Dock and Skansie Brother’s Park. From SR 16, take the "City Center" exit, and travel downhill on Pioneer Street. Harborview Drive between Pioneer and Rosedale will be closed to traffic on the day of the festival, and parking will be limited close to the festival site, so look for parking as you come down Pioneer and the shuttle. Check out our website at www.gigharborchamber.com for complete directions.

Most Original: MultiCare Health System
Best Depiction of Theme: Gig Harbor Academy
(2008 - by leaps and bounds)
Best Commercial Entry: Screenman, Inc.
Best Antique Vehicle: Uptown (Gateway Capital)
Best Animal Entry: 4-H
Best Motorized Unit: Harbor Pump Co., Inc.
Best Musical Group: Bonney Lake HS Panther Marching Band
Best Costumes: WA Renaissance Faire
Best Children's Entry: Saint Nicholas Catholic School
Best Service Organization: Harbor Hounds
Judge's Choice: Harbor History Musem – History Rocks
Mayor's Choice: GHHS All Chicks Insane Drumline
President's Choice: Gig Harbor Bulldogs

Maritime Gig Festival 2008 ROUND ROCK WINNERS:

First Place $100: Christina Marchesini
Second Place $50: Max Rae
Third Place $25: Tyler Kreis
Fourth Place $15: Amelya Hanse
Fifth Place $10: Nayland & Jacob Snarr to split

Maritime Gig Festival 2008 FUN RUN WINNERS:

Click Here for a complete list of winners!

The festival is organized by the Gig Harbor Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce.

It's a jam packed event, with activities all day on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 253-851-6865 or check out the site for applications for various activities.

is the festival's 2003-2008 Commodore Sponsor

Festival Volunteers Needed

Is your talent face painting, blowing up balloons, directions, crowd control? Then the Maritime Gig needs you! Please call the office and volunteer some of your time to make this community festival a success. People are needed to help staff various festival events, from the parade to Kid's Fair to supporting entertainment stages.Call the Chamber of Commerce at 253-851-6865.

Coming In From Out of Town

Be sure to visit the Gig Harbor Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce's Accommodations Directory and Dining Guide