Gig Harbor (Wash.) Official Visitors Guide for 2017

Dining • Shopping • Accommodations • Recreation • Events 

Gig Harbor 

Washington 

2017-18 

Official 

Visitors 

Guide 

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official visitors 

guide 

A publication 

of The 

Peninsula Gateway 

3226 rosedale St. 

gig harbor, Wa 98335 

253-358-4125 

in partnership with 

the city of Gig Harbor 

Content coordinator 

karen scott 

city of gig harbor 

Design/editing 

Liz Wishaw, Janice smith, 

kirk ericson, Joe scannella, 

chad scheer 

The News Tribune 

Contributors 

karen scott, diane Bertram, 

danielle Gregory, 

mandy silver, tyler 

Hemstreet, Leslie mayne 

Photography 

Joshua Bessex, david montesino, 

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koepfler, Peter Haley, 

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The News Tribune 

other: John Pleau, Blakely 

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Fernandez 

assistants: robin dent, 

ashley Pearson, 

Belinda Bauer-mathews 


content 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 

Joshua Bessex/Peninsula Gateway 


Welcome to Gig Harbor 

Known as the most picturesque harbor in the 

Northwest, Gig Harbor has lots to see and do. 

Pages 6-7 

Getting around 

This summer, ditch the driving and travel 

around in style on the Pierce Transit trolley. 

Pages 8-9 

Accommodations 

Plan your stay in Gig Harbor, where you’ll find 

all of the amenities you want. 

Pages 10-15 

Calendar of events 

Events, activities and performances 

for all ages. 

Pages 16-25 

Fresh dining options 

A spin on classic dishes make 

Gig Harbor a dining destination. 

Pages 27-29 

Unique shopping 

Local support helps new businesses thrive 

in the community. 

Pages 30-32 

Summer Sounds at Skansie 

CHI Franciscan Health, Harbor Hill and the city 

of Gig Harbor bring live music Tuesdays in the 

summer to downtown. 

Pages 34-35 

No better place than on the water 

This is one of the best places around 

to get away from busy city life 

and experience water activities. 

Pages 38-41 

Lead with your feet 

Take advantage of the city’s free walking tours 

and experience local living. 

Pages 42-45 

Runs and walks 

Race for a Soldier raises funds for support 

of wounded service members 

after they return home. 

Pages 46-49 

Attractions 

Explore the Gig Harbor BoatShop, 

Harbor WildWatch and local museums. 

Pages 50-51 

Parks and public places 

The Gig Harbor region offers a number 

of parks, docks and marinas. See all the places to 

kick back and enjoy! 

Pages 52-59 

Getting connected 

New to the area or just need some contact 

information? See our list of area services, clubs 

and organizations. 

Pages 60-66

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On the cover 

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Getting around 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 

Welcome to beautiful 



G 

ig Harbor is your perfect destination — close to metropolitan centers 

— yet situated on a quiet and beautiful peninsula. Plus there is 

plenty to see and do. 

Gig Harbor offers shopping along the waterfront as well as Uptown, 

fine and casual dining, and overnight stays in small to midsize 

inns and bed and breakfasts. 

Water is the way of life in Gig Harbor. Yachting is big here with private marinas and a 

public boat dock. The new welcome plaza at Skansie Brothers Park has a viewing platform 

that allows a bird’s-eye view over the waterfront. Kayak, paddleboard and boat rentals are 

available, as are harbor boat tours. The community’s fishing village heritage is evidenced

Top 10 

things to do 

1. History rocks 

Visit the state-of-the-art 

Harbor History Museum. 

2. On the water 

Take a tour with Destiny 

Harbor Tours or On Time 

Tours & Charters. 

3. Float away 

Rent a kayak or go with 

a guide and paddle the 

harbor. 

4. Take a sip 

Drink wine, beer or a local 

spirit at the many wine 

shops, local distillery or 

breweries. 

5. Our local icon 

Visit the world-famous 

Tides Tavern for fish and 

chips. 

6. Leave some cash 

Shop in the downtown 

waterfront district, 

Uptown or Harbor Hill. 

at the Harbor History Museum and public 

landmarks. 

Several top golf courses, including 

Chambers Bay and Gold Mountain, are a 

short drive away, while trails, parks and 

charming neighborhoods invite walking 

and cycling. Delightful festivals and 

inspiring events add to the mix. 

Named one of Smithsonian Magazine’s 

top five small towns for culture, heritage 

and charm, the city is home to wonderfully 

appointed inns and hotels with 

many options in between. 

Gig Harbor has you covered. We encourage 

you to take your time and explore 

the entire peninsula area. 

For additional visitor information on 

Washington’s Maritime City, see 

gigharborguide.com. 

A view of 

the inlet in 

downtown 


in January. 

Joshua Bessex/ 

Peninsula 

Gateway 

7. Walk and learn 

Talk a self-guided history 

walk. Stop by the Skansie 

Visitor Interpretive Center 

for more information. 

8. Hit the links 

Golf at one (or more) 

championship golf courses 

including the worldfamous 

Chambers Bay, 

home of the 2015 U.S. 

Open, in University Place. 

9. Learn something 

new 

Visit the Skansie Visitor 

Interpretive Center to 

learn about what’s under 

the bay. 

10. Relax and 

enjoy the view 

This is Gig Harbor after all! 


Getting around 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 

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Ditch the drive, 

try the trolley 


Pierce Transit runs vintage-style trolleys between downtown and the Uptown 

shopping center — a fun trip for locals and visitors. 

Three old-fashioned trolleys on wheels have been outfitted for the service. 

To complete the nostalgic look, the trolley conductors wear special 

uniforms. Points of interest are announced by the driver, at many of the 

stops along the route. 

The trolley runs every 30 minutes and has extended hours until 9 p.m. on Tuesdays, 

Fridays and Saturdays. Rides cost 50 cents one way or $1 for an all-day pass and are free to 

people with a Regional Reduced Fare Permit. Dogs and bicyclists are welcome, too. 

Pierce Transit, in partnership with the City of Gig Harbor, Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 

Merchants of Uptown and the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance, is excited 

to offer seasonal trolley service from June 1 through Sept. 4. 

piercetransit.org/pt-trolley

Trolley fares 

Trolley schedule 

Pierce Transit Trolley runs June 1 through Sept. 4, every 30 minutes. 

Monday: 11 a.m. – 7:23 p.m. 

Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 8:50 p.m. 

Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 7:23 p.m. 

Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8:20 p.m. 

Friday: 11 a.m. – 8:50 p.m. 

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 8:51 p.m. 

Sunday: Noon – 6:21 p.m. 

Fares are subsidized this 

year by the PT Trolley 

Partners. 

50-cent fare 

for one ride 

Everyone age 6 and older. 

Drivers do not carry 

change. 

Ride all day for just $1 

Adult and youth trolley 

passengers may purchase 

a Pierce Transit All-Day 

Pass for $1 onboard the PT 

Trolley Route 101.* Just tell 

the driver you want an All- 

Day Pass, then insert exact 

cash into the fare box. 

Free for children age 5 

and under. 

Free with valid Regional 

Reduced Fare Permit for 

seniors and persons with 

disabilities. For details 

about how to obtain a 

Regional Reduced Fare 

Permit or for help planning 

your trip, call or visit us 

online. 

ORCA cards may be used. 

Just tap your card on the 

ORCA logo. 

Valid monthly Pierce 

Transit passes, class passes 

and one-ride tickets will 

also be honored for fare 

payment. 

* Pierce Transit All-Day 

Passes purchased onboard 

other Pierce Transit routes 

or loaded onto ORCA cards 

are $5 for adults and $2.50 

for youths or riders with a Regional 

Reduced Fare Permit. 

piercetransit.org 

253-581-8000 


GettinG around 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 

Transportation 

Rentals/Shuttles 

Taxi Services 


Perhaps the newest, and most 

popular, ride-share services are 

uber and Lyft. These are safe, 

convenient and inexpensive 

options to get you where you need 

to go. download and register on the 

free apps, enter your credit card 

information, select your location/ 

destination and your driver is on the 

way. You will be provided with the 

driver’s details, an estimated time of 

arrival and can track their arrival on 

the app! No need for cash to change 

hands, the app handles it for you. 

Sit back and enjoy your ride! 

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Pierce Transit 

Tacoma/Gig Harbor 

in addition to the low-fare gig harbor 

Trolley service, Pierce Transit 

also offers Tacoma/gig harbor bus 

routes with connections to area Park 

& rides. Visit piercetransit.org for 

times and locations. 

Fares 

adults: $2 

Youths (18 & under): $1 

discounted fares: $1 

*To be eligible for discounted fare, 

passenger must show a regional 

reduced Fare Permit. Visit Pierce 

Transit at piercetransit.org or call 

customer service at 253-581-8000 

for details. 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car 

Located at The iNN at gig harbor 

enterprise.com 

253-853-3882 

Kitsap Airporter 

Shuttle from gig harbor to Sea-Tac 

airport 

kitsapairporter.com 

360-876-1737 

Tacoma Narrows 

Airport 

1202 26th ave. NW, Suite 201 


253-798-7800 

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office hours: monday-Friday 

7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Faa control Tower: 

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily 

runway lit 

24 hours a day, 

365 days a year.* 

*weather permitting 

TiW offers a superb Pierce 

county location, 24/7 iFr 

operations (including an iLS), 

a new 5,002-foot runway, 

control tower, jet fuel and two 

fixed based operators (Fbos). 

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New Spring Hours for Both Locations: 

Sunday & Monday 11am - 5pm | Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 6pm 

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Around the Sound 

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253-858-7088 

Gig Harbor Taxi 

253-241-6701 or 360-621-8819 

Tacoma Narrows Aviation 

tacomanarrowsaviation.aero 

253-853-7742 

conveniently located near the main 

airport gate. a great alternative to the 

busy Seattle airports, with competitive 

fuel prices. a great tech stop with 

quick turnaround. rental cars, hotel 

discounts, u.S. customs clearance, 

lav cart, power cart, catering, internet 

access offered. 

PAVCO Flight Center 

flypavco.com 

800-645-3563 

Local flight school and fixed base 

operator for Tacoma, gig harbor and 

surrounding Puget Sound area. Full 

Fbo services including flight training, 

red carpet line service, charter and 

scenic flights, aircraft sales, aircraft 

rental, aircraft maintenance Faa 

repair station offered. 

Now offering Consignment 

Furniture New items arrive daily! 

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Comfort and Style 

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The new viewing platform and 

small park are available to the 

public at Tacoma Narrows Airport. 

Airport 

observation 

deck offers 

new view 

The new Rotary Aviation 

Zone, which opened in 

June 2015, sits adjacent to 

the runway at the Tacoma 

Narrows Airport. 

The wooden 

ADA-accessible tower and 

picnic area offer aviation 

enthusiasts a place to 

watch the planes go by. 

With a varied roster of 

traffic, there’s always 

something new to see. 

The Rotary Aviation Zone 

is a joint effort of the 

Rotary Club of Gig Harbor, 

Pierce County and the 

Friends of the Tacoma 

Narrows Airport. The 

Rotary Club gave $25,000, 

as well as volunteer time to 

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Accommodations 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 

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Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites 

The INN at Gig Harbor 

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6575 Kimball Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 

888-462-0002, wesleyinn.com 

First class customer service is at the heart 

of everything we do here at the Best Western 

Wesley Inn & Suites, where the whole family 

is welcome. Taking care of business or going 

on an adventure, our classic Northwest-style 

hotel and gracious staff will ensure details 

are taken care of and your needs are met. 

Easy freeway access makes us simple to find 

and get around town. As pet-friendly lodging 

known for great service, and the area’s only 

outdoor heated pool and spa, we have everything 

a guest needs for an enjoyable stay. 

Take advantage of the best customer service 

in town; contact the hotel directly for the best 

available rates and specials. 

Amenities 

E 82 beautiful sleeping rooms and suites designed with a 

classic Northwest flare 

E Extended stay rates and accommodations personalized 

to guests’ needs 

E Complimentary hot breakfast buffet 

E Select pet friendly rooms 

E Seasonal outdoor heated pool and spa located in a 

stunning garden setting 

E Complimentary fitness pass 

E Over 5,000 square-foot event space. 3 event rooms. 

Includes ballroom (250 people). 2 breakout rooms. 

Room blocks, group rates, corporate rates available 

E Specialize in retreats/conferences/retirement parties/ 

celebration of life/weddings 

3211 56th St. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 

800-795-9980, innatgigharbor.com 

Combining small inn ambiance with worldclass 

service, The INN at Gig Harbor Hotel & 

Event Center offers 64 comfortably-appointed 

rooms and suites. An overnight stay includes a 

delicious cooked-to-order breakfast from our 

café menu. 

Whether choosing a deluxe double queen/ 

king room or one of our fireplace, Jacuzzi, 

extended stay or family suites, you will be surrounded 

by custom-made craftsman furnishings 

and modern amenities. Over one-third of 

our hotel is pet friendly! 

Combining over 4,000 square feet of meeting 

space with our dedicated and professional culinary 

and private events teams, your business or 

social event is assured to be a success. 

Work off stress in our fitness center and 

soothe tired muscles with a relaxing massage 

in the on-site massage studio. 

Amenities 

E Kitsap Airporter door-to-door service to and from 

SeaTac, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car kiosk in hotel lobby 

E Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast from our 

café menu 

E Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and parking 

E On-site massage studio, hospitality center, fitness 

center and guest laundry 

E Walking distance to shopping, dining and movies at 

Uptown Gig Harbor. Only 1.5 miles to our scenic and 

historical downtown waterfront. Many world-class golf 

courses within a 20-mile radius

Stay, meet, play 

The Maritime Inn 

3212 Harborview Drive, 

Gig Harbor, WA 98335 

888-506-3580, maritimeinn.com 

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Gig Harbor’s only waterfront boutique hotel 

is located in the Historic Waterfront District, 

just steps from the water’s edge. Whether you 

are staying for business or pleasure, The Maritime 

Inn is the retreat that will rejuvenate you, 

mind, body and soul. Come and stay with us. 

Amenities 

E Guests will be delighted with a welcoming glass of 

Washington wine at check-in 

E The friendly, personal service provided by our charming, 

professional staff has made us one of Washington’s 

best places to visit 

E Experience harbor views, walk to great restaurants, 

shops, parks, and galleries 

E Each room offers a view of the harbor with fine bedding, 

down comforters, fireplaces, flat screen televisions, 

mini-fridge, free Wi-Fi, complimentary continental 

breakfast 

E Recipient of West Sound Home & Garden Magazine’s 

2013 reader’s choice for “Best Hotel” of the West Sound 

Gig Harbor’s unique location provides 

meeting and event attendees access to 

outstanding venues and accommodations, 

and nationally recognized culture 

and recreation, all within a stone’s throw 

of the large metropolitan area. We invite 

you to contact us for information about 

booking your next meeting in Gig Harbor 

— Washington’s Maritime City. 

Venues and accommodations 

A variety of locations is available, from 

traditional business settings and meeting 

rooms at the city’s larger hotels to tranquil 

team-building getaways, outdoor party 

and wedding venues, as well as 

theater-style settings for larger group 

presentations. 

Culture and recreation 

Gig Harbor was recently voted one of the top 

five small towns in America by Smithsonian 

Magazine based on “the cultural events and 

recreation activities available in a city with a 

population less that 25,000.” The city’s 

numerous parks and open spaces — and miles 

of shoreline — make it the ideal destination 

for recreation, water sports and boating. Gig 

Harbor is the closest leisure and meeting 

destination to Chambers Bay, which is across 

the landmark Narrows bridge and 8.5 miles 

from Gig Harbor. And if Chambers Bay isn’t 

enough of an attraction, Gig Harbor is within a 

30-minute drive or less to Gold Mountain, 

Canterwood, McCormick Woods, Trophy Lake, 

The Home Course and Madrona Links. 

Canterwood and Madrona Links are in Gig 

Harbor. 

Good spirits and tasty ales 

The landmark Tides Tavern and 7 Seas 

Brewing plus Wet Coast Brewing are 

among the favorite watering holes, while 

Heritage Distilling is making its mark with 

its signature whiskey, vodka and gin. 

Location, location, location 

Less than a 50-minute trip from Seattle — 

and just over the Narrows bridge from 

Tacoma — Gig Harbor is the gateway 

to the natural beauty of the Kitsap and 

Olympic peninsulas, while still close to the 

big city activities and attractions of the 

nearby metropolitan areas. 


Accommodations 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 

Vacation Rentals/Inns 

Westwynd Motel 

6703 144th St. NW, 


800-468-9963, 

westwyndmotel.com 

Westwynd is an affordable, 

thoroughly restored, budget 

motel situated in a parklike 

setting just a block from 

Henderson Bay and Burley 

Lagoon in the restful waterfront 

community of Purdy. 

The motel features one- and 

two-bedroom kitchen suites 

just minutes from downtown 

Gig Harbor. 

Amenities 

E Full-size apartments complete 

with kitchens 

E 24 units, nearby access to beach 

E Courtyard with picnic area and 

barbecue 

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Above Gig Harbor Guest House 

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Beach Bay Getaway 

gigharborbeachbay.com 

Cottage by the Sea 

tranquilityvacations.com 

Del Mar Vacation Homes 

delmarvacation.com 

Del Mar Chateau 

vrbo.com/4359253ha 

Fox Island Beach House 

vrbo.com/143605 

Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard 

Apartment Rental 


Harborview 


The High Cottage guest cottage 


Pleasurecraft Houseboats 

pleasurecraftrentals.com 

Aloha Beachside Bed & Breakfast 

alohabeachsidebb.com 

Beachside Bed & Breakfast 

beachsidebb.com 

Bear’s Lair Bed & Breakfast 

bearslairbb.com 

Bed & Breakfast 

Snug Harbor Hide-Away 

affordabletravelclub.net/snugharbor 

Surf Shack 


The Gig Harbor Guest House 


The Moosehead Cabin 

mooseheadcabin.com 

The Waterfront Inn 

waterfront-inn.com 

Watersedge 


Westbay Guest Cottage 

westbaycottage.com 

Wisteria Hollow 


Wurlitzer Manor and Garden 

Vacation Home 

wurlitzermanor.com 

Seacliff Guest House & Vacation 

Home Rental 

seacliffguesthouse.com 

Nadeau’s Olde Glencove Hotel 

glencovehotel.com 

The Parsonage Bed & Breakfast 


Whispering Firs Bed & Breakfast 

whisperingfirsbnb.com 

LAKEBAY MARINA 

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15 Lorenz Road, Lakebay, WA 98349 : 253-884-3350 

Open Mon-Thur 11am-9pm : Fri, Sat, Sun 8am to Close 

LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT! 

Concierge Services 

Abigail’s Concierge Services 

253-432-1888 

abigailsconcierge.com 

Gig Harbor Home Management 

253-225-4864 

Houseboat Rentals 

Pleasurecraft Houseboat 

pleasurecraftrentals.com 

Gig Harbor Marina and Boatyard 

Fleet Suites @ the Boatyard 

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A Gig Harbor Wedding 

Gig Harbor is a hidden gem for your special day. There are many 

beautiful, quiet and scenic locations waiting for brides to discover. 

Each local wedding location has its own unique character from 

waterfront wonder to wooded world. Gig Harbor is home to many 

beautiful churches and restaurants for ceremonies or rehearsal 

dinners. More than a dozen bed and breakfasts as well as three 

beautiful inns are available for romantic getaways or guest accommodations. 

All of your other wedding needs can be accommodated 

including award-winning catering, artful wedding photography, 

outstanding floral arrangements and much more. For information 

on how you can have the perfect wedding or to order a visitors 

guide, visit meetingigharbor.com. 

Here’s a checklist to help you plan your Gig Harbor wedding: 

Six – 12 months before: 

E Choose a date 

E Make a budget 

E Reserve your site 

E Select a theme 

E Choose your attendants 

E Interview and choose 

caterer, photographer and 

transportation 

E Choose wedding attire and 

bridal gown 

Four – six months before: 

E Make arrangements with 

officiant 

E Register for gifts 

E Complete guest list and 

order invitations 

E Reserve rentals and plan 

details of reception 

E Plan honeymoon 

E Order wedding bands 

Two months before: 

E Address and mail 

invitations (4-6 weeks in 

advance) 

E Order wedding cake 

E Choose attendant gifts 

E Finalize details of 

ceremony and reception 

E Finalize honeymoon plans 

E Plan rehearsal dinner 

One month before: 

E Final fitting of bridal gown 

E Get marriage license 

E Make reservations for any 

accommodations needed for 

guests 

E Interview and make 

appointments for hair stylist 

Two weeks before: 

E Reconfirm vendors, 

accommodations, rentals, 

sites, attire etc. 

E Send wedding 

announcement to newspaper 

E Make arrangements for 

name and address change 

One week before: 

E Finalize details with caterer 

and other professional 

services 

E Pack for honeymoon 

E Try to relax 

Wedding day: 

E Get plenty of rest the night 

before and try to eat during 

the day 

E Have hair and makeup 

done 

E Remember rings and 

license 

E Smile and have fun 


THINGS TO DO 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 

Saturdays at 10 a.m., June 10 – 

Aug. 26 (no tours on July 29), and 

Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., June 7 

– Aug. 30. This free, family-friendly 

tour is 1.3 miles for two hours on 

Saturdays on mostly flat grades as a 

one-way trip through downtown Gig 

Harbor with stops at scenic points of 

interest. Wednesday’s one-hour tour 

is geared for adults and will end with 

an optional tasting at the Heritage 

Distilling Company. 

gigharborwaterfront.org 

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Harbor WildWatch’s Lindsey Stover, one of several tour guides on the Downtown Waterfront 

Alliance’s Waterfront Walking Tour, shows a seastar to participants. 


Events calendar 

June 1 – Aug. 31 

Waterfront Farmers 

Market (Thursdays) 

Skansie Brothers Park 3-7 p.m. 

Thursdays. You will find a variety of 

vegetables, beautiful flowers, berries, 

honey, baked goods, shellfish, 

entertainment and chef demos! 


April through September 


Farmers Market 

5503 Wollochet Drive NW. Fresh 

flowers, produce, plants, baked 

goods, food, handmade crafts, expert 

advice from master gardeners, 

a kids tent, live entertainment and 

more. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 

gigharborfarmersmarket.com 

May 20 


Beer Festival 

This festival features Northwest 

craft brewers offering eventgoers 

a splendid mix of familiar favorites 

and new brews to taste. Area restaurants 

outside the gates offer food. 

This year’s festival will feature live 

music and an expanded area. Cost 

includes admission, 5 oz. festival 

pilsner cup, eight taster tokens and 

programs while they last. 

gigharborbeerfestival.com 

May 20 

Tides Classic 

Boat Show 

tidestavern.com 

May 27 

Gig Harbor Street 

Scramble 

Free and fun urban treasure hunt — 

the largest free scramble in North 

America! 

gigharborguide.com 

June 7 – Aug. 30 

Waterfront Walking 

Tours 

June 3 – Sept. 5 

‘Get Around 

Gig Harbor’ Trolley 

on route 

Provides convenient service 

between waterfront district and 

Uptown shopping. It’s the easy way 

to get around town! 

piecetransit.org 

June 3-4 

Maritime Gig 

Festival and 

Blessing 

of the Fleet 

The community comes together at 

this annual event celebrating our 

maritime history with a parade, live 

entertainment and classic cars. 

maritimegig.com

June 15-18 

Festival 

of Sail 

The Dusty 45s. Enjoy a free concert 

sponsored by CHI Franciscan, Harbor 

Hill and the city of Gig Harbor. 

dusty45s.com 

A rare chance to catch a glimpse, 

step aboard, and set sail on 

some of the grandest 

ships of yore. Tacoma 

will be one of only 

a handful of Pacific 

ports that will host 

the historic ships. 

Festival of Sail 

features ship tours, 

day sails, educational 

programming, food and 

beverages, entertainment and fun 

for the family. 

festofsailtacoma.com 

June 17 

Food Truck Feast 

at Sehmel 

Homestead Park 

Kick off summer with tasty food 

trucks, local beverages and bands. 

The feast features 20 food trucks, 

beverage garden, entertainment 

and activities. This is a great way to 

spend Father’s Day weekend with 

dad and friends. Admission is free. 

penmetparks.org 

June 24-25 

20th annual Gig 

Harbor Garden Tour 

Private gardens throughout the 

area — a two-day event. Profits go 

to fund literacy programs in the Gig 

Harbor and Key Peninsula. 

gigharborgardentour.org 

June 27 

Summer Sounds at 

Skansie Outdoor 

Concerts (Tuesdays) 

July 2 

Wings and Wheels 

tinyurl.com/wingswheels 

July 4 

Summer Sounds 

at Skansie Outdoor 

Concerts 

(Tuesdays) 

133rd Army National Guard Band 

The Brass Patriots. Enjoy a free 

concert sponsored by CHI 

Franciscan, Harbor Hill and the city 

of Gig Harbor. 

July 6-Aug. 17 

Uptown Summer 

Concerts 

Every Thursday at Uptown Pavilion, 

featuring free weekly shows (rain 

or shine) from 6-8 p.m. under the 

pavilion in the center of the shopping 

area. 

uptowngigharbor.com 

July 7-28 

Family Fun Movie 

Nights at Skansie 

Brothers Park 

Friday nights, free movies begin at 

dusk. Brought to you by the city 

of Gig Harbor, Taylor-Thomason 

Insurance and MultiCare Gig Harbor 

Medical Park. Special friends at 

Kitsap Bank provide free popcorn. 

Harbor WildWatch provides family 

entertainment prior to each film. 


Movies 

in the park 

Mark your calendars for 

free summer movies in 

the park on Friday nights. 

Movies will take place at 

Skansie Brothers Park and 

will begin at dusk. Movies 

are brought to you by city 

of Gig Harbor, MultiCare 

Gig Harbor Medical Park 

and Taylor-Thomason 

Insurance. Special friends 

at the Gig Harbor Film Festival 

provide introductions 

and Kitsap Bank provides 

the free popcorn. Harbor 

WildWatch provides family 

entertainment prior to 

each film. 

Times are approximate. 

Movies are canceled 

during rain or high wind. 

Bring chairs and blankets, 

and water bottles for the 

refillable water station at 

the park. 

July 7, 9:15 p.m. 

“Sing,” rated PG 

July 14, 9 p.m. 

“Finding Nemo,” rated G 

July 21, 9 p.m. 

“Finding Dory,” rated PG 

July 28, 8:30 p.m. 

“The Little Mermaid,” 

rated G 



July 11 




Wally & the Beaves. Enjoy a free 

concert sponsored by CHI 



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July 15 

Chalk the Harbor 

Outdoor chalk art on downtown 

sidewalks! Fun for the family! 


July 15-16 

Gig Harbor Summer 

Arts Festival 

One of the largest outdoor art 

festivals in the region happens every 

July in downtown Gig Harbor. The 

Gig Harbor Summer Arts Festival 

has been voted “Best Festival in the 

Region” by readers of South Sound 

Magazine. 

peninsulaartleague.com 

July 18 




The Beatniks. Enjoy a free concert 



thebeatniks.com 

July 25 




Jessica Lynne. Enjoy a free concert 



jessica-lynne.com 

July 29 

Gig Harbor Wine and 

Food Festival 

The popular Gig Harbor Wine & 

Food Festival is back and will feature 

50-plus vendors providing wine, 

beer and food tastings from many 

regional wineries and restaurants. 


Aug. 1 




Bobby Sox and the Jukebox. Enjoy 

a free concert sponsored by CHI 



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Aug. 1 

National Night Out 

Enjoy food, fun and music downtown 

on the water at Jerisich Park. 

Gig Harbor Police Department is 

sponsoring this community-wide 

block party designed to increase 

crime prevention awareness and 

promote neighborhood spirit as 

well as build police-community 

partnerships. National Night Out 

will be held in conjunction with Gig 

Harbor’s Summer Sounds at Skansie, 

featuring Bobby Sox and the 

Jukebox. 


Peninsula Gateway file 

Aug. 5 

Cruise the Narrows 

Car Show 


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Celebrating their 20th anniversary! 

Join in as they celebrate all things 

special interest automotive at Cruise 

the Narrows Car Show. This is a 

family friendly event, and each year 

we feature a special guest car club. 

Proceeds from our annual auto 

show go to local youth activities and 

scholarships. 

gigharborcruisers.com

First Saturday 

Art Walk 

delights the 

senses 

1000s of looks. 100s of colors. 25 brands. 1 stylish you. 

Indulge your love of art 

at the First Saturday Art 

Walk every month along 

Gig Harbor’s Downtown 

Waterfront. This free event 

allows art enthusiasts 

to stroll 

through 

galleries 

featuring 

artist demonstrations, 

refreshments 

and displays 

reflecting a diverse 

selection of mediums and 

styles. The art walk hours 

are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with 

some artist demos from 

1-4 p.m. 

Art walk participants can 

elect to pick up a passport 

at the first gallery visited 

and drop it off at their last 

stop. With all seven galleries 

stamped, you will be 

entered into a drawing for 

a $50 gift certificate. Participating 

galleries include 

Ebb Tide Gallery, Dolly 

Mama Boutique, Gallery 

Row, Maritime Jewelers, 

Water’s Edge Gallery and 

Framery Inc., Blackwater 

Trading Company, Sea 

Hags, Harbor WildWatch 

and Morso. 

(Note: Morso is ages 21 and 

over only. For those under 

21, a stamp from Morso will 

not be needed to complete 

the passport.) 

For more information, visit 

gigharborwaterfront.org. 

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Aug. 8 




David Correa. Enjoy a free concert 



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Aug. 12 

Gig Harbor’s 

Rockin’ Rhythm 

& Blues 

Festival 

Benefiting the Permission to Start 

Dreaming Foundation, the festival 

includes food and beverage vendors, 

a beer garden, craft vendors 

and more! 

Aug. 12 

Galloping Gertie 1/2 

Marathon Run 

A day of fitness and fun for running 

enthusiasts and entire families includes 

a 5K, 10K and half marathon. 

galloping-gertie.com 

Aug. 12 

Fly-in and 

Drive-in 

Movie 

Night 

gigharborfilmfestival. 

org 

Aug. 15 




Ranger and the ‘ReArrangers.’ Enjoy 

a free concert sponsored by CHI 



rangerswings.com 

Sept. 9 

Harbor Hounds 

Walk the Town 

A charity dog walk held in downtown 

Gig Harbor along the spectacular 

waterfront. Event sponsors 

set up booths to display and/or sell 

their products and services between 

Skansie Park and Donkey Creek 

Park. Enjoy a day of fun with neighbors, 

family and your furry friend! 

harborhounds.com 

Sept. 15-17 

Gig Harbor Open 

Studio Tour 

Visit local artists in their personal 

studios all around the peninsula. 

gigharboropenstudiotour.org 

Sept. 23 

History Rocks 

Gig Harbor’s premier annual philanthropic 

and social event. Celebrate 

our local heritage and raise funds to 

support the Harbor History Museum’s 

operational and programming 

needs. 

harborhistorymuseum.org 


Sept. 24 

Race for a Soldier 1/2 

Marathon Run, 5K 

and Kids Fun Run 

Many soldiers need help in working 

through the stress of war and 

the hurt they keep inside. Race for

a Soldier is one way you can help. 

Whether you walk, run, volunteer or 

donate, you can positively impact 

the life of one of our returning 

soldiers. 

raceforasoldier.org 

Sept. 29 

Cider Makers Dinner 

at Sehmel 


The exclusive, limited seating dinner 

will be held at Sehmel Homestead 

Park’s Volunteer Vern Pavilion. Cider 

makers will be present to share tasting 

techniques and cider lore and 

explain the process — from orchard 

to glass. Ciders will be used in prepared 

dishes. Six small plate courses 

will be paired to each cider course. 

gigharborfoundation.org 

Sept. 30 

Glass 

Pumpkin 

Patch at 

Uptown 

A beautiful array of 

glass on display at 

Uptown 

Shopping Center. 


Sept. 30 

Cider Swig at Sehmel 


Nearly two dozen regional cider 

makers will present 80-plus hard 

ciders to the growing community of 

cider lovers and the cider-curious 

traveling from near and far to join 

in a day of sampling the best ciders 

west of the Mississippi! 

gigharborfoundation.org 

Oct. 7 

Scarecrow Festival at 

Sehmel Homestead 

Park 

The festival is an autumn celebration 

with live entertainment and music, 

farm animals, hay rides, camel 

and pony rides, hay maze, carnival 

games, food and fair treat vendors. 


Oct. 7 

Key Peninsula 

Farm Tour 

Come explore the wide variety of 

farming activities, feed the animals 

and pick apples. 

kpfarmtour.com 

Oct. 26 

Gig Harbor Film 

Festival Opening 

Gala 

gigharborfilmfestival.org 

Oct. 27-29 


Film Festival 

An independent film festival with 

celebrity guests at Uptown’s Galaxy 

Theatre. Enjoy four days of events 

Are you ready 

for a 

Key Peninsula’s 

Cinema Under 

the Stars 

Mark your calendars for 

Key Pen Parks tradition at 

Volunteer Park on Friday 

evenings in August. Bring 

your blankets, snacks, 

chairs and pillows for a 

great time with friends and 

family. 

Movies and activities are 

free and sponsored by 

Peninsula Light Company. 

Pre-movie activities begin 

at 7:30 p.m., and movies 

begin at dusk. Movies are 

canceled during rain or 

high wind. 

keypenparks.com 

Aug. 4 

“Secret Life of Pets,” 

rated PG 

Aug. 11 

“Willy Wonka & the 

Chocolate Factory” (1971), 

rated G 

Aug. 18 

“Finding Dory,” rated PG 

Aug. 25 

“Jungle Book” (2016), 

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and films, including the annual 72- 

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competition. 

gigharborfilmfestival.com 

Oct. 31 

Trick or Treat 

in the Harbor 

The annual Halloween tradition continues 

in the downtown corridor. 


Oct. 31 

Trick or Treat 

Uptown 

Get your tricks and treats from Uptown 

merchants. 


Nov. 9 

‘Girls Night Out’ with 

Downtown 

Waterfront Alliance 

Gather your girlfriends for a fun 

shopping event in historic downtown 



Nov. 18 

Donkey 

Creek 

Chum 

Festival 

“It takes a fish to raise a 

village.” Learn more about 

salmon and their connections to Gig 



Nov. 25-26 

Winterfest Arts & 

Crafts 

Hundreds of craft vendors under 

one roof! 

phswinterfest.com 

Nov. 23 

Turkey Trot 5K/10K 

Annual Harbor Life Chiropractic 

Turkey Trot — Run for Gig 

Harbor FISH and Peninsula 

Communities of Faith Food 

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Dec. 2 


Annual Tree Lighting 

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Kick off the holiday season the first 

Saturday of December every year 

with live music, Santa’s official arrival, 

refreshments and fun. Free! 


Dec. 2 

PenMet Parks and 

Peninsula Athletic 

Association 

Breakfast with Santa 

Join us for the 8th annual PenMet 

Parks and Peninsula Athletic Association 

Breakfast with Santa. Have 

your pictures taken with Santa! Holiday 

music, arts and crafts and letters 

to Santa! The Gig Harbor Kiwanis 

will provide a pancake breakfast. 

Children under 2 are free. Children 

must be accompanied by paid adult. 


Dec. 2-3 

Tidefest Fine Arts 

and Crafts 

Celebration 

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• Workout Changes Daily 

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Gig Harbor High School’s annual 

TideFest brings in artists and highquality 

artisans from the Northwest. 

150 artists sell everything from glass 

art, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and 

clothing to paintings, wood products 

and leather bags. The festival 

raises money for the school’s activities 

and athletics programs, including 

the speech and debate team and 

school newspaper. 

tidefest.org 


Dec. 7-9 

Candlelight 

Christmas in 

the Harbor 

Historic downtown Gig Harbor and 

its merchants celebrate the holidays 

with music and special events. 


Dec. 9 

Gig Harbor Yacht 

Club presents 

Lighted Boat Parade 

View lighted boats as they circle the 

harbor. Great family fun — and good 

viewing from the newly renovated 

Skansie Brothers Park. 

gigharboryc.com 

Live music 

around town 

Catch a variety of live 

entertainment at Gig 

Harbor establishments 

throughout the year. Popular 

spots include Morso, 

Tides Tavern, Gig Harbor 

BoatShop, Harbor History 

Museum and more. 


Skansie will make its 

seasonal debut on June 27 

with the Northwest’s Dusty 

45s, a rockin’, high-energy 

band that keep fans on 

their feet. Summer Sounds 

is free and takes place 

at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays 

through Aug. 15 at Skansie 

Brothers Park. 

The landmark Tides Tavern 

has outdoor, waterfront 

seating and offers 

happy hour, 3-6 p.m. Monday 

through 

Friday, and 

features 

1/2 off 

bottles 

of wine 

5 p.m. 

to close 

Thursdays. 

Check 

for live music at 

tidestavern.com. 

The Hub serves breakfast, 

lunch and dinner, as well as 

“ready to fly” takeout. 

Perfect for people-watching, 

the Hub is at the 

Tacoma Narrows Airport. 

Enjoy Taco Tuesday or 

Wine Wednesday and 

check their website for 

live music at 

harmonbrewingco.com/ 

the-hub-gig-harbor. 




Uptown Gig 

Harbor Summer 

Concert Series 

Uptown hosts a Summer 

Concert Series at Uptown 

Pavilion featuring free 

weekly shows (rain or 

shine) on Thursdays 6-8 

p.m. in the center of the 

shopping area. A concert 

lineup with something for 

everyone — eat, shop and 

enjoy all in one stop! 

July 6 

Indigo Jazz (Swing Jazz) 

July 13 

The Shy Boys (Rock) 

July 20 

King Kom Beaux 

(Cajun Blues) 

July 27 

¡WEPA! (Latin) 

Aug. 3 

Blue Grass Minstrels 

(Bluegrass) 

Aug. 10 

Ben Wysong (Folk/Rock) 

Aug. 17 

Wounded Mic (Rock) 

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Ben 

Wysong 

E 

Wounded 

Mic 

February 

Winter Sip and Stroll 

Enjoy a selection of Pacific Northwest 

wines, spirits, brews and ciders 

along the harbor. The Winter Sip and 

Stroll is a Gig Harbor Wine and Food 

Festival event, presented by the 

Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront 

Alliance and the Rotary Club of Gig 



Empty Bowls 

Organized by Altrusa Club & Foundation 

of Gig Harbor, Empty Bowls 

is an international grass-roots effort 

to raise money and awareness in 

the fight to end hunger. Purchase 

a handmade bowl by a local artist 

and enjoy a simple 

meal of delicious 

soup from one 

of our premier 

Gig Harbor restaurants. 

Take your 

bowl home as a 

reminder of the 

empty bowls in 

our community. 

altrusagig 

harbor.org 

March 

Taste of Gig Harbor 

This live and silent auction is the 

Rotary’s most productive public 

fundraiser of the year. Each diner 

walks among the many kiosks set 

up by our sponsors and selects the 

best-of-the-best of Gig Harbor. 

While choosing dinner delights, 

guests can browse the auction 

offerings, bid on the silent 

items and survey the live auction 

items for bid opportunities. 

tasteofgigharbor.com 

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April 

Paddlers Cup 

This annual community event 

features paddle racing for kayaks, 

canoes, standup paddleboards, 

outriggers and paracanoes, as well as 

dragon boat races. It benefits the Gig 

Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing 

Team, a nonprofit community organization 

committed to introducing 

children ages 9 to 18 to Olympic 

canoe and kayak racing. The team 

is the proud winner of the USA 

National Team Championships in 

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. 

gigharborpaddlerscup.com 

Arbor Day Celebration at the Gig 

Harbor Civic Center 

This free event features complimentary 

refreshments, interactive 

environmental booths, children’s 

nature crafts and more! Student 

poster, poetry and essay winners 

are honored. Student photos are 

displayed and awards given to the 

winners. An arborist is on hand to 

answer your tree questions. Free 

trees for all visitors. 

gigharborarbor.org


May 

5th annual Classic Boat Show 

at the Tides Tavern 

Enjoy the brightly varnished 

mahogany and glistening chrome 

that highlights these classics from 

a former era of yachting. It will be a 

fun event featuring boats from the 

1920s to 1960s. Free admission. 

tidestavern.com 

Gig Harbor Beer Festival 

Featuring a variety of Northwest 

craft brewers offering a splendid mix 

of familiar favorites and new brews 

to taste. Live music. 

gigharborfestival.com 

Green Cottage Pets 

See what a difference a good diet will do for your pet. 

A Health Food Store 

for Dogs & Cats 

Featuring Human Quality Foods, 

Treats and Supplements 

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September 

History Rocks 

Gig Harbor’s premier annual philanthropic 

and social event. Celebrate 

our local heritage and raise funds to 

support the Harbor History Museum’s 

operational and programming 

needs. 


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Owners John and Alyssa Ross outside of their restaurant, Millville Pizza Company. 

New places to get 

your grub on 

By Danielle Jimenez 

Since last year, Gig Harbor 

has been busy. From food 

trucks to pizza and Mediterranean 

— there are new 

places to get your grub on in 

the harbor. 

And at Millville Pizza Co., Gig Harbor’s 

newest pizzeria, you’re sure to have never 

tasted anything like their high-quality 

wood-fired pizza. 

“All of our ingredients are made from 

scratch, including the pizza dough and 

sauce,” said owner John Ross. “Not only the 

food — and authenticity of the food sets us 

apart — but also our historic building and 

the historic Millville neighborhood we’re 

located in.” 

The pizzeria is small and seats 30, but 

their focus is on high quality. That’s why 

Ross, along with his wife and co-owner, 

Alyssa, said they ordered an authentic 

octagonal wood-fired pizza oven and fuel it 

with applewood for some extra flavor. 

“A lot of people who say their pizza is 

wood-fired are actually using gas, but we’re 

using actual wood,” John Ross said. 

Their pizza is an airy thin crust, with 

toppings extending to a half inch from the 

edge. Millville’s red sauce is made with San 

Marzano plum tomatoes. They also offer 

their own pesto sauce and a ricotta-based 


Dining OUT 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 


white sauce. 

Patrons are sure to be 

impressed with Millville’s 

unique offering of cheeses 

and meats. Cheeses include 

goat, gruyere, grana padano, 

ricotta and mozzarella. Meats 

include spicy Italian sausage, 

soppressata, Portuguese 

chorizo, prosciutto and more. 

Spices and toppings include 

fresh thyme, oregano, rosemary, 

raw garlic, arugula and 

sautéed portabella, to name 

a few. 

Besides wood-fired pizza, 

Millville serves such appetizers 

as antipasto, fresh-made 

rosemary crackers and a 

wood-fired chocolate chip 

cookie. There are several salads 

and local beers on tap. 

“It’s been awesome so far, 

we’ve been very busy,” John 

Ross said. “Everyone seems 

to be really excited about the 

product. Most say it’s one of 

the best they’ve ever tasted.” 

For now, Millville has limited 

hours of dinner only, 4:30- 

9:30 p.m. Tuesday through 

Saturday. They are located 

along the waterfront at 3409 

Harborview Drive. Call 253- 

514-8626 or visit millvillepizzaco.com 

for information. 

For one of the newest restaurants 

in the harbor, visit 

Gertie and the Giant Octopus. 

Located in Uptown Gig 

Harbor, near Lunchbox Laboratory 

and the Galaxy Uptown 

Theater, Gertie and the Giant 

Octopus is in a prime location. 

“We’re offering a very 

unique dining opportunity in 

a unique place for the area,” 

said owner Robert DeLaura. 

Sue Kidd/News Tribune file 

Get grilled cheese sandwiches in a variety 

of flavors at Gnosh in Gig Harbor. 

Robert DeLaura 

is chef/owner at 

Gertie and the 

Giant Octopus. 


Peninsula 

Gateway 

“It’s a restaurant that pays 

homage to Gig Harbor and 

the history of the bridge.” 

Gertie is a nod to the bridge 

that collapsed in the Tacoma 

Narrows decades ago. The octopus 

is for stories DeLaura’s 

mother used to tell him about 

creatures living in the Narrows. 

Gertie and the Giant Octopus 

is an intimate setting 

that feels like a private-dining 

experience. It offers dinner, 

5-10 p.m. Tuesdays through 

Saturdays, with influences 

from the Mediterranean — 

France, Italy and Spain. 

Dishes include roasted 

dates, polenta, chickpea fries 

with olive dip, mista salad, 

pappardelle pasta with peppercorn 

cream sauce, and of 

course, octopus. They have a 

wine bar that includes nonalcoholic 

wines. 

“We represent buying local,” 

DeLaura said. “We use 

local butchers, small familyowned 

wineries and buy local 

ingredients of all kinds.” 

We’re seeing a trend that 

Gig Harbor is really accepting 

us, and we’re excited for the 

future.” 

Find the restaurant at 4747 

Point Fosdick Drive NW, Suite 

600. Call 253-649-0921 for 

information. 

Looking for something 

more casual? Visit one of the 

first food trucks in Gig Harbor 

for a unique food “trolley” 

experience. JW @ the Boatyard 

will redefine your idea of 

what a food truck can offer. 

They call it a food trolley 

because that is what it is — a 

revamped red trolley truck, 

giving it an antique feel. The 

trolley opened last summer to 

local popularity. 

At JW, owner Jason Winniford 

said the experience 

is the same as ordering off a 

sit-down restaurant menu. He 

says it is a gourmet menu of 

mostly fish, including lobster 

rolls, salmon chowder and

calamari. They serve brats, 

pulled pork sandwiches, 

grilled salmon, salads, ice 

cream, a kid’s menu and 

gluten-free items. 

For seating, there is a large 

covered area with a fireplace 

to enjoy lunch in a cozy space. 

The food trolley is near the 

Gig Harbor Boat Yard and Marina, 


and open daily 11:30 a.m. until 

dusk. Call 253-432-9991, or 

visit tinyurl.com/jwboatyard. 

No doubt being one of the 

first food trucks in the harbor, 

JW @ the Boatyard has 

inspired more to follow in 

their trolley tracks. One such 

example is the newly opened 

Gnosh Food Truck. 

Gnosh specializes in sandwiches 

— or what they call 

samm’iches — salads, soups 

and boxed lunches. 

“Cheesy does it” is their slogan, 

which employees show 

off on the back of their shirts. 

With a slogan such as that, it’s 

no surprise that crispy, melted 

cheese is the cornerstone of 

owner Stephanie Brookes’ 

sandwich creations. 

The “cheesy does it” is 

The food trolley 

at the Boatyard 

will be ready to 

dish out 

seafood again. 

Tyler Hemstreet/ 

Peninsula 

Gateway file 

loaded bread to bread with 

colby-jack, Swiss and mozzarella. 

But that’s not all. 

Craving a pizza-inspired 

sandwich? Gnosh has it. The 

grilled pizza sandwich includes 

pepperoni, marinara, 

oregano and mozzarella. 

There are vegetarian options, 

wraps and cold sandwiches. 

For fries, they top 

them with garlic, parmesan 

cheese and rosemary. 

Online order for a quickpickup. 

The truck is at 9115 

Key Peninsula Highway N. 

Open Tuesdays-Saturdays. 

Call 253-778-9549, or visit 

ordergnosh.com to check the 

hours open for breakfast and 

lunch. 

A legendary 

tavern 

One of Gig Harbor’s 

favorite waterfront 

eateries, the Tides Tavern 

was originally a general 

store in 1910. 

Current owner Peter 

Stanley bought the 

rundown tavern in 1973 

and after a two-month 

reconstruction project, 

reopened it with a larger 

kitchen. 

The menu has expanded 

to include pizzas, burgers, 

sandwiches, chili, clam 

chowder, homemade 

soups and the tavern’s 

famous fish and chips. 

Traditions remain intact 

with live music on featured 

weekends, original signs by 

local painter Toby Reid, 

and the walls remain covered 

with snapshots sent 

in by patrons who have 

donned their Tides shirts 

around the globe. 

The Tides Tavern is a 

community gathering spot, 

where old friends reunite 

and new ones fall in love. 

Its historic past is visible 

throughout the building. 

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Chris Montrone and his wife, Emily Daumler, in their new store, Montrone Handcrafted Furniture, in Gig Harbor. 

Unique shopping 

in the harbor 


GBy Danielle Jimenez 

ig Harbor’s tight-knit community, beautiful harbor and commitment to 

local business create the perfect space for new business ideas to become 

a reality. Because of this, new and improved shopping experiences are a 

regular sight for visitors and residents. 

Last year, several new and expanding businesses were opened in the 

harbor.

Beach-themed 

candles are 

shown on a 

display at Dolly 

Mama Too in 



Peninsula 

Gateway 

Chris Montrone, owner of 

Montrone Furniture, is one of 

those people. He took a family 

tradition and turned it into 

his passion and livelihood. 

“I was learning woodworking 

since I was a little kid,” 

Montrone said. “I was in my 

grandfather’s shop since I was 

in diapers. My whole family 

always had their own woodworking 

shops.” 

Although it was his true 

passion, he never thought 

about making custom furniture 

as a potential business 

until he moved to Gig Harbor 

three years ago. 

“It was my wife Emily’s 

idea to start the business,” 

Montrone said. “And opening 

our own store last November 

seemed that natural next 

step, because we were already 

selling furniture in about 

seven local stores.” 

Montrone uses a unique 

business model that accommodates 

most customers’ 

budgets. Customers tell him 

what they want and their 

budget, and Montrone makes 

it happen. Customers can 

bring in their own pieces of 

wood for an extra-sentimental 

piece. 

“Not only do I use tools 

passed down to me from my 

grandfather, but also pieces 

of wood passed down,” Montrone 

said. “I’ve also had 

people who’ve cut down trees 

in their yard they’ve had since 

they were children and they 

want me to use that.” 

View his pieces online at 

montronehandcraftedfurniture.com 

or in person 10 a.m. 

to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays 

at 3208 Tarabochia St. in 


Another store in Gig Harbor 

has opened a new location — 

Dolly Mama Too Gift and Gallery, 


in downtown Gig Harbor. 

Owner Michelle Phillips 

started a clothing line in 2005 

after she couldn’t find women’s 

golf clothing in the style 

she wanted. She opened her 

first boutique — Dolly Mama 

Boutique, Home and Gallery 

at 7700 Pioneer Way in 2014. 

Her boutiques offer some 

of her own designs, locallypoured 

candles and consignment 

furniture, and top 

brands such as Free People, 

Grace and Lace, Lisette 

Tried and true 

local favorites 

Other local favorites 

near the waterfront with 

something unique to 

offer are Beach Basket, 

Imagine Great Things and 

Floral Reef. Each is highly 

rated with glowing online 

reviews from customers, 

guaranteeing unique finds. 

Beach Basket is two stores 

— a gift store and yearround 

Christmas shop — 

at 4102 Harborview Drive. 

“The real Santa sits upon 

his gilded chair at the 

Beach Basket,” said Chantine 

McBain, who reviewed 

the shop on Facebook. 

Imagine Great Things is 

known for gifts sure to 

please anyone, and for the 

owner who people genuinely 

love, according to 

countless positive reviews 

mentioning her by name. 

Find the shop at 7807 

Pioneer Way. 

Another shop that is 

blooming provides flowers 

to brighten up the home 

or any event. Visit Floral 

Reef and receive premium 

fresh flowers and custom, 

handmade arrangements 

sourced from local Northwest 

farmers. 

Find it at 7716 Pioneer 

Way, Suite B. 

To explore more shopping 

destinations in the harbor, 

take a stroll along the waterfront 

or catch the trolley 

to shopping locations 

throughout the harbor. 

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and Dolly Mama’s signature 

Swarovski-embellished 

brand. Find adorable pillows, 

home decor and accessories 

as well. The shabby-chic boutique 

has a lot of charm and a 

lot of bling. 

Phillips’ second boutique 

replaces Emilie Gallery and 

Boutique, after its owner 

decided to retire and approached 

Philips with the 

idea. 

If you’re not looking to 

splurge on custom furniture 

or designer clothing, maybe a 

store that can provide unforgettable 

experiences? 

The newly-expanded Gig 

Harbor Fly Shop has been a 

well-established store in Gig 

Harbor since 2009. It not only 

meets needs for fly-fishing, 

but water sports and water 

hobbies. This includes sales, 

classes and rentals of kayaks, 

standup paddleboards, fishing 

gear, guided fishing tours 

and so much more. 

After a busy summer, the 

shop expanded and opened 

Gig Harbor Watersports in 

November to house its watersport 

rentals so the fly shop 

could focus on fly-fishing 

again. 

“It’s been great to have a 

breather at the fly shop because 

we were just slammed 

last summer — we were at full 

capacity,” said owner Blake 

Merwin. “The expansion has 

allowed us to not only expand 

our rentals, but start some 

new programs.” 

Coming in June, the shop 

will host daily harbor tours at 

10 a.m. on kayaks or standup 

paddleboards. The fly shop 

hired two women to head 

its new women’s fly-fishing 

program, which will include 

meetups, and local and interntional 

trips, Merwin said. 

“We want to develop a local 

community for women in flyfishing,” 

Merwin said. 

Merwin said several events 

are in the planning stages and 

Peddle kayaks 

are on display 

in the expansion 

of Gig Harbor 

Watersports 

store in Gig 



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Park. It is open 9 a.m. to 6 

p.m. daily. Visit gigharborwatersports.com 

to learn about 

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June 27 

Dusty 45s 

The Dusty 45s have inspired and fired up 

crowds for almost two decades. They deliver 

their rockin’ high-energy music at full 

throttle, keep fans on their feet begging for 

more. The group melds styles ranging from 

honky tonk, jump blues, surf and R&B, all 

while adding Dixieland and jazz elements. 

The finished product is a sizzling sound 

uniquely their own. 

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July 4 

133rd Army National Guard 

Band The Brass Patriots 

Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic 

tunes. The 133d Army band is a diverse group 

of musicians and ensembles, that serves the 

community and represent the Washington 

National Guard to audiences across the state. 

Wally & 

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culture from the ’ 

Beaves was form 

respected artists a 

Northwest. The 

gaining a loyal follo 

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couraged to dress 

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July 25 

Jessica Lynne 

Aug. 1 

Bobby Sox and the Jukebox 

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This Denmark native is a sensational 

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Tone Music and becoming one of their most 

successful artists, Jessica’s life has been a 

whirlwind of activity and she’s definitely not 

stopping anytime soon. 

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Take a walk down memory lane with this 

boisterous bunch performing songs from the 

’50s through the ’80s. The nostalgia is heartwarming, 

energy infectious and presentation 

reminds us that it’s never too late to feel 

young at heart. Bring your best singalong 

voice and hottest dance moves, because you 

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July 11 

& the Beaves 

utual love of music and pop 

the ’50s and ’60s, Wally & The 

formed in spring 2011 by six 

sts and musicians in the Pacific 

Their unique show has been 

following since. Each member 

f humor by dressing as iconic 

m the era. Audiences are enress 

as their favorite character. 

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Aug. 8 

avid Correa 

ords’ David Correa has been 

ince 1999 with his passionate 

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sion. He blends Spanish guitar 

an and Latin rhythms from Old 

entral America with a hint of 

n-influenced melodies. Correa 

oughout the United States and 

erous accolades and awards. 

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July 18 

The Beatniks 

Gig Harbor’s very own, and a local favorite. 

The Beatniks produce high-energy passion 

that you won’t find anywhere else. Capturing 

the essence of the music with their 

charisma, chemistry and natural talent is 

why people all over the world are fans of 

this band. 

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Aug. 15 

Ranger and 

the ‘Re-Arrangers’ 

Seattle Gypsy jazz band Ranger and the ‘Re- 

Arrangers’ evoke the spirit of a Parisian cafe 

and the raucous energy of a Gypsy campsite 

with their version of Gypsy jazz. The band’s 

repertoire includes swing standards, traditional 

Gypsy melodies, music of Django 

Reinhardt and the band’s unique originals. 

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If you go 

Don’t forget your 

blanket and chairs 

CHI Franciscan Health, 

Harbor Hill and the City of 

Gig Harbor bring you live 

music in the beautiful outdoor 

concert venue along 

the water at Skansie Brothers 

Park in downtown Gig 

Harbor 6:30-8 p.m. on 

select Tuesdays 

in the summer. 

Enjoy a free 

music festival 

featuring 

music from 

rockabilly, 

dance tunes 

to country 

favorites. 

Harborview 

Drive will 

be closed 

July 18 

only for 

more viewing 

options. 

Plan ahead 

Chairs can be set up after 

7 a.m. on the day of the 

event at the owner’s risk 

and management’s discretion. 

Roping off seats is 

not permitted. No tents or 

canopies, but small umbrellas 

are OK — please 

be respectful of your 

neighbors. All Gig Harbor 

parks are smoke and 

alcohol free. 

Pack a picnic or order 

delivery from 

downtown eateries 

Returning in 2017 is the 

popular restaurant delivery 

service to the park 

by Gig Harbor’s favorite 

downtown eateries. 



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Farmers Market 

The 2017 season of the 

Waterfront Farmers Market, 

presented by the Downtown 

Waterfront Alliance, begins 3 

p.m. June 1 at the 

newly remodeled 

Skansie 

Brothers 

Park. 

The market 

is 3-7 

p.m. every 

Thursday, June 

through August, 

and is the place to be in Gig 

Harbor this summer. 

The new design of the park 

creates a perfect setting 

for enjoying the market’s 

offerings. Take your pick of 

the region’s freshest fruits, 

vegetables, seafood, eggs, 

meats, locally produced 

honey, jams, jellies and food 

products, handcrafted bath 

products, brightly colored 

flower bouquets, and plant 

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Visit the market for farmfresh 

shopping, live music, 

art and cooking demos, 

educational activities, 

prepared food, breathtaking 

Northwest views and a warm 

community atmosphere on 

the beautiful Gig Harbor 

downtown waterfront. 

The market is accessible by 

car, boat and Pierce Transit 

Trolley and near lodging options. 

For information about 

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ghhwa.com. 

Find them at waterfrontfarmersmarket.org, 

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Employee Lucas Batanian and manager Jim Busse outside the newest location for Ship to Shore Marine at Arabella’s Landing Marina Center. 

The building complex features an outdoor water fixture where people can test kayaks. 

No better place 

than on the water 



ig Harbor is one of the best 

places around to get away 

from busy city life and get 

outdoors. 

Only a short drive from 

major cities such as Seattle 

and Tacoma, while visiting 

Gig Harbor it doesn’t take long to leave 

behind the crowds and traffic and get out on 

the water. 

The harbor has everything you need for a 

weekend water getaway or day trip. Local 

shops offer everything from kayaking, 

standup paddleboarding, fishing and 

boating to guided tours and classes of 

every kind. 

A must visit when looking to get out 

on the water is Gig Harbor Watersports, 

which opened in November as an expansion 

of the longtime Gig Harbor Fly Shop. 

After one of its busiest summers ever 

last year, owner Blake Merwin said it was 

time to expand so the Fly Shop could focus 

on fishing again.

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Peninsula 

National Water 

Trails 

 

The Kitsap Peninsula National 

Water Trails (KPNTW) wraps 

around 371 miles of spectacular 

shoreline from Foul 

Weather Bluff on the north, 

Bainbridge Island on the east, 

Gig Harbor and the Tacoma 

Narrows bridge on the south, 

and the waters of Hood Canal 

on the west. 

The trails travel around the 

shorelines of three large land 

masses: Kitsap Peninsula, Key 

Peninsula and Bainbridge 

Island, and are located primarily 

in Kitsap County, as well as 

Mason and Pierce 

counties. 

Currently, 

13 separate 

trails, designed 

as a 

continuous, 

seamless 

regional experience, 

make 

up the network. Each 

trail can be experienced as a 

day trip. Trail amenities include 

access sites, boat launches, 

day-use areas, fishing accesses 

and camping areas. Water trails 

can also serve as venues that 

create educational experiences. 

In 2014, the Kitsap Peninsula 

National Water Trails received 

a grant from the National Park 

Service for staff support to 

assist in the development of a 

comprehensive management 

plan to maintain, grow and 

monitor the trails. Information 

about the trails is at kitsappeninsulawatertrails.com 

and 

for the National Water Trails at 

nps.gov/watertrails. 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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“It’s been great to have a 

breather at the fly shop because 

we were just slammed 

last summer,” Merwin said. 

Between the two stores, 

you will not only have your 

needs met for fly-fishing, but 

also water sports and water 

hobbies. This includes classes, 

sales and rentals of kayaks, 

standup paddleboards, 

fishing gear, guided fishing 

tours and so much more. 

The expansion has allowed 

the shops to open new programs, 

Merwin said. 

“We want to develop a local 

community for women in flyfishing,” 

Merwin said. 

The new women’s flyfishing 

program will include 

monthly meetups, trips locally 

and even internationally, 

Merwin said. 

Starting in June, the stores 

will host harbor tours daily at 

10 a.m. on standup paddleboards 

or kayaks. 

It is open daily 9 a.m. to 6 

p.m. Visit gigharborwatersports.com 

to learn more. The 

stores are located side-byside 

at the Gig Harbor Marina, 

3155 Harborview Drive. 

If looking for a different 

location to launch your kayak 

or standup paddleboard on 

the water, visit Ship to Shore 

Marine at Arabella’s Landing 

Marina Center. The store recently 

moved to this location, 

which was specifically built 

for their need to expand. 

The store is a marine supply 

and kayak store and its 

goal is to fill the gap in the 

needs of boaters and watergoers 

in the area still unfulfilled. 

John Synco and his 

family moved from 

California after 

they discovered 

the beauty of the 

city of Gig Harbor. 

Synco started his 

business, Gig Harbor 

Gondola, to 

take advantage of 

his love of the Italian 

boats and the 

calm waters of the 

Sound to entertain 

customers looking 

for something 

different to do on 

an outing around 

town. 

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Peninsula 

Gateway file 

“We’re not a chain store. 

Our focus is customer service 

and having all the products 

people need right here in 

town, so they don’t have to 

travel far to get it,” said Jim 

Busse, store manager. “We 

can adapt our inventory to 

meet local needs.” 

They are a full-service 

center for boaters with one 

building housing marine and 

sailing supplies, the other 

kayaking and paddleboarding 

equipment. In the development’s 

center, it has a 

demonstration pond where 

people can try out the kayaks. 

“People should come out 

because Gig Harbor is beautiful,” 

Busse said. “We have 

hundreds of models in stock 

and can fit anyone of any 

size. We also offer a boating 

discount for anyone in a 

yacht club.” 

All of its employees are 

boaters and have personal 

knowledge of the equipment. 

They can offer advice 

for those looking to bring 

their dog along on a kayak or 

paddleboard. 

The store planned to offer 

free evening paddling classes 

on Friday nights this spring 

for kayakers looking to increase 

their skill levels. 

“It’s a play and learn session,” 

Busse said. “People can 

bring their kayaks, and if they 

need any new skills or improvement 

we can help them 

with that.” 

Busse said they have fishing 

kayaks and will have demonstrations 

and guided trips 

this summer.

Ship to Shore can really 

bring an individualized approach 

to your water-going 

experience. 

With so many options, even 

if you aren’t sure where to 

start getting out on beautiful 

protected water in the harbor, 

Ship to Shore or Gig Harbor 

Watersport staff will be sure 

to help you make a plan. 

Or let someone else take 

charge while you sit back 

and relax on the Gig Harbor 

Gondola. Even if you’ve never 

been able to take a trip to 

Venice, Italy, you can still get 

a taste of the authentic experience. 

Gondolier John Synco has 

been piloting gondolas for 14 

years and did some training 

in Venice. 

His gondola is 100 percent 

authentic and is one of 26 

boats of its kind in the United 

States, according to Synco. He 

has the only Venetian gondola 

operation in the Pacific 

Northwest. 

Synco’s basic cruise is an 

hour long and includes appetizers. 

Passengers are welcome 

to bring their own food 

and drinks as well. 

But that’s not all. He can 

pick up and drop off at local 

restaurants with water access 

— if you’re really looking to 

impress your date. 

He advises riders to get as 

creative as they want. 

“I can even have flowers 

available,” Synco said. 

For information on reservations 

and pricing, visit 

gigharborgondola.com or call 

253-432-0052. 

Looking for a group experience 

or a party environment 

while on the water? Look no 

further than Riviera Cruises 

and Destiny Harbor Tours. 

Both offer private charters 

and local sightseeing tours, 

each with unique options and 

tour routes. 

Riviera Cruises offers very 

comfortable accommodations 

while on board. They 

have open decks, a buffet 

table for entertaining and 

heated lounging areas. They 

offer private party charters 

and customization options 

for chartered guests. They 

even offer a private 4th of July 

fireworks charter. 

Visit rivieracruises.net for 

information on their tours 

and charters. 

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they promise to give you 

an experience of “discovering 

wildlife, history, ecology 

and adventure on the Puget 

Sound.” 

They offer a daily two-hour 

tour at 3:30 p.m. where you 

can experience Gig Harbor, 

the Narrows Bridge, Salmon 

Beach and Point Defiance 

from the water. They say you 

will likely see bald eagles, 

seals and more. They also offer 

private charters. 

Tours leave from the sidewalk 

in front of Anthony’s 

Restaurant, 8829 N. Harborview 

Drive. 

Visit destinyharbortours. 

com or call 253-225-6306 

to see other tour locations, 

special events calendar and 

pricing. 


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Walkers and bikers share the Cushman Trail, a local resource that extends 6.2 miles throughout the city limits. 

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Walkability is a very important part of Gig Harbor’s charm. On a weekday, 

nearly 1,000 walkers pass Harborview Drive with Sunday totals at 

more than 3,000. 

“On the waterfront, walkers enjoy the flat walking route with spectacular 

views of the water, the mountains and our attractive town,” Gary 

Glein, past president of Downtown Waterfront Alliance, said. 

And it’s going to be an exciting year for walkers in Gig Harbor. The new

Science 

specialist Stena 

Troyer shows off 

the augmented 

reality sandbox 

on display at 

Harbor 

WildWatch’s new 

Skansie 

Information 

and Interpretive 

Center, which 

opened this 

spring. 


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Gateway 

Dash to these 

local events 

Wine and food 

Another local favorite, the 

Wine and Food Festival is a 

two-day event, July 28-29. 

Saturday is the main event 

— the grand tasting. There 

will be cooking demonstrations 

and a large number 

of wineries, breweries 

and distillers. 

self-guided walking tour and 

the soon-to-be completed 

remodel of Skansie Brothers 

Park are just a few of the exciting 

ways people will better 

be able to get out and about 

as they walk the harbor. 

Events at Skansie 

Skansie Brothers Park will 

have a fully remodeled building 

with a welcome plaza, 

expanded restrooms and 

facilities for visiting boaters. 

There will be a harbor viewing 

platform on the second 

floor. 

“Sidewalks will also be widened, 

which is great because 

thousands walk the route 

every day,” said Karen Scott, 

Gig Harbor tourism and communications 

director. 

Scott said it won’t be long 

before visitors will be able to 

enjoy the updates. 

“We will have a ribbon 

cutting June 1 at the first 

Farmers Market and grand 

unveiling of the park,” Scott 

said. “We are on schedule and 

excited for this amazing opportunity.” 

After June 1, events such as 

the Waterfront Farmers Market, 

Summer Sounds at Skansie 

and Movies in the Park 

will be even more enjoyable 

for visitors. 

The Waterfront Farmers 

Market is every Thursday 

through Aug. 31, 3 p.m. to 7 

p.m. You will find a variety of 

local vegetables, fruit, honey, 

flower arrangements and 

baked goods. And while you 

shop, enjoy the entertainment, 

chef demonstrations 

and more. 

“We are a food-centered 

market, we want to bring 

access to fresh foods, meats, 

cheeses and fish,” said Heidi 

Gerling, farmers market manager. 

“Updates at the park will 

make it even better as a gathering 

place and create more 

of a community feel.” 

Gerling said the market has 

been running for three years, 

and they modeled it after 

what locals said they wanted. 

It is easily accessible by trolley, 

car or boat. 

“I like that it’s truly a place 

the community can come 

together and support local 

farmers and producers and 

walk away with a real fresh 

“It is a very popular event,” 

Scott said. 

On Friday, local restaurants 

have special dinners 

planned. Those interested 

can make reservations with 

participating restaurants. 

Visit harborwineandfoodfest.com 

for information. 

For art lovers 

For a more family-friendly 

event, you can’t miss Chalk 

the Harbor. 

“It’s one of the longestrunning 

events in the 

harbor — popular with artists, 

families and children,” 

Scott said. “Organizations 

pick an area of town to 

spend the day doing graffiti. 

We make graffiti okay 

for the day.” 

Chalk the Harbor is July 

15, the same day as the 

Gig Harbor Art Festival, 

and any local business or 

organization can host a 

sidewalk square in town. 

The chalk art will be 

judged by category (kids, 

family, high school, college, 

adult, maritime nautical art 

and group). 

“I’m always amazed at the 

creations we find,” Scott 

said. “Artists even travel to 

participate.” 


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product,” Gerling said. 

Summer Sounds is every 

Tuesday, June 27-Aug. 15, at 

6:30 p.m. rain or shine. See 

pages 34-35 for the concert 

lineup. Movies in the Park are 

every Friday in July; see page 

17 for start times and movie 

information. 

Walking tours 

Another Downtown Waterfront 

Alliance activity — in 

partnership with Harbor 

WildWatch and the Harbor 

History Museum — is the 

free, guided waterfront walking 

tour, which continues to 

see growth and interest from 

residents and visitors. 

“It’s picked up with more 

visitors, and we are very 

pleased — our attendance 

went up 25 percent,” said Josh 

Sherwin, special projects coordinator 

for the Downtown 

Waterfront Alliance. “And 50 

percent who take the tours are 

visitors from out of town.” 

During the free, two-hour, 

1.3-mile-long tour, two 

guides lead visitors to 10 

historically-significant locations 

along the waterfront. 

The 12 guides who rotate 

leading tours are interactive, 

fun and entertaining, Sherwin 

said. They are not historians, 

but are history enthusiasts, 

and each has something 

unique to add. 

“People will have a great 

time enjoying a nice stroll 

on the waterfront, that is fun 

and informative at the same 

time,” Sherwin said. “They 

will learn about the history of 

harbor and even hear some 

tall tales.” 

Saturday tours start at 9 

a.m. at the Maritime Pier, 

3003 Harborview Drive, June 

10 through Aug. 26. There is 

no tour July 29. 

Wednesday tours start June 

7 and run until Aug. 30. For 

meeting location and start 

time, visit gigharborwaterfront.org/walking-tour 

or call 

the Gig Harbor Downtown 

Waterfront Alliance at 253- 

514-0071. 

If something more private 

is what you seek, try the new 

free, self-guided waterfront 

history walk returning to the 

harbor after a 10-year hiatus. 

The tour will take walk- 

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ers to 43 local 

points of interest, 

mostly of historical 

buildings 

— including the 

Pioneer Electric 

Company and 

the Old Ferry 

Landing. 

The guide 

includes a map 

and everything 

visitors need 

to know about 

the history of 

each location. 

Guides are 

available at 

the Skansie 

Information 

and Interpretive 

Center, 3207 Harborview 

Drive, and at the Harbor History 

Museum, 4121 

Harborview Drive. 

“This really complements 

the guided 

walking tour, and the 

points are different,” 

Scott said. “This mainly 

focuses on historic 

buildings, and the guided 

tour will have old folk 

tales and more about 

historic people — it’s a 

nice complement.” 

Bike, walk, run 

Want to walk, bike or 

run in the harbor yearround? 

There is no better 

place than the Cushman 

Trail. 

“It’s an amazing amenity 

for recreation for walkers and 

cyclists, and we even have organized 

runs,” Scott said. “It 

connects all areas of town.” 

At nearly 6.2 miles from 

Borgen Boulevard to the 

Narrows bridge, you’ll have 

plenty to see on the trail. You 

can connect to the Narrows 

bridge and continue to the 

Scott Pierson Trail 5 miles 

into Tacoma if your heart 

desires. 

“I don’t know if many 

people know that it extends 

that far and connects to the 

bridge,” Scott said. “It’s a 

huge, huge amenity in addition 

to the waterfront. The 

two are phenomenal, especially 

for the views.” 

Visit cityofgigharbor.net/ 

cushman-trail for information. 

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Race for a soldier 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 


Team Havocs ran the 2016 Race for a Soldier with full packs for the entire event. 

More than 

just a race 

Courtesy 

By Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation 

very September since 2011, thousands 

of Gig Harbor’s neighbors have welcomed 

more than 1,500 runners for 

a half marathon and 5K. Every step 

is dedicated to the men and women 

whose service to our country left them 

vulnerable. Race for a Soldier is, how- Eever, much more han just a race. 

On March 7, 2009, the world forever changed for one 

Gig Harbor mother. 

Working at the iconic Tides Tavern, the manager got a 

call to send Leslie Mayne home. Her son Pfc. Kyle M. Farr, 

an Iraq veteran, had died of an overdose after being discharged 

from a Maryland Veterans Affairs Hospital. 

The journey of grief and loss is a very personal one. 

Leslie credits her Tides co-workers, friends, family and 

church with giving her the 

grace, compassion and support 

for healing, encouragement 

and hope for brighter 

days. She gratefully recalls 

the haven of Best Western 

Wesley Inn that allowed her 

to process and pray, mend 

her broken heart and transform 

her pain into a mission: 

Every soldier has a safe place 

to land and a retreat providing 

innovative care for their 

post-traumatic growth. 

She found her compassionate 

allies in this community. 

In 2011, the Permission To 

Start Dreaming Foundation 

was launched. In addition 

to Race for a Soldier, other 

events have emerged, including 

Swing for a Soldier golf 

tournament, Pull for a Soldier 

competitive trap shoot, and 

the most demonstrative example 

of “Why We Run,” the 

prayer breakfast scheduled 

two days before the race. 

Robert Vera, best-selling 

author of “A Warrior’s Faith,” 

a recipient of the 2016 Illumination 

Book Silver Medal 

award, describes Gig Harbor 

and the good work that it is 

doing on behalf of our veteran 

community: 

“At the wharf, there is a 

beautifully imposing bronze 

statue of a fisherman. The 

fisherman’s sleeves are rolled 

up, his forearms bulge as he 

hauls in his net. Alone he 

labors, a frozen metal figure 

under the gaze of an American 

flag flying above him. 

Fishermen, their hard work, 

built this community. The 

statue commemorates Gig 

Harbor’s fishermen lost at

A N D 

INVITES YOU TO OUR 2017 EVENTS 

7/10 

CANTERWOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 

8/12 

Rockin’ R&B Festival 

GIG HARBOR SPORTSMAN’S CLUB 

9/08 PULL 

9/22 

9/24 

GIG HARBOR SPORTSMAN’S CLUB 

prayer breakfast 

GIG HARBOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 

RACE FOR A 

TM 

SOLDIER 

GIG HARBOR YMCA 

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS! 

Community Gathering Place and 

Birthplace of Race For A Soldier: 

www.TIDESTAVERN.com 

The official host hotel and race packet pick up location for 

Race For A Soldier, with us from the very beginning, the Best 

Western Wesley Inn & Suites is nestled in picturesque Gig 

Harbor and is the perfect location to experience the Pacific 

Northwest. Visit www.WESLEYINN.com or call us directly at 

253.858.9690 to find out about our special race rates! 

G O D , 

C O U N T R Y 

FA S T 

B O AT S 

OUR MISSION is to inspire hope and 

action in the Community and provide 

access to solutions for Soldiers and their 

Families, affected by Post Traumatic 

Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury, via 

professional services, challenging peer 

adventures, education and spiritual 

devotion. 

OUR VISION is for every Soldier and their 

Families, a fulfilled life within reach of 

their dreams: our hope is for every 

American Citizen’s heart, the will to 

make it a reality. 

WWW.PTSDFOUNDATION.ORG 


ace For a soLdier 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 


sea. Their names are listed on 

the pedestal’s plaque. 

The people of Gig Harbor 

appreciate and honor hard 

work and sacrifice. I witnessed 

their unique form 

of sacrifice and honor on a 

misty September morning 

when the people of Gig Harbor 

gathered for the Race for 

a Soldier prayer breakfast. 

They came to honor their 

warriors, to pray for them and 

to support them. As we ate, 

a Navy SEAL riveted us with 

the story of his final mission. 

Then a legless Marine spoke 

and empowered us when 

he said that he felt that he 

still can give more. An Army 

general presented an award 

to one of Gig Harbor’s own for 

his selfless work making new 

arms and legs for wounded 

service members across the 

nation. I sat humbled and 

gratefully listened to amazing 

stories of hard work, sacrifice 

and service. 

If you want to know what 

makes this nation great, visit 

Gig Harbor in September, 

go to the wharf (downtown) 

and read the names on the 

plaque, then attend the 

prayer breakfast. Lastly, join 

with the amazing people from 

around the world who travel 

to this location to honor our 

warriors in an inspirational 

ritual known as ‘Race for a 

Soldier.’ ” 

Since its inception, the 

foundation has contributed 

more than $200,000 to alternative 

and holistic programs 

in the Pacific Northwest that 

provide assistance in healing 

from the effects of post-traumatic 

stress and traumatic 

brain injury. 

The foundation is poised 

to bring the warrior Progressive 

and Alternative Training 

for Healing Heroes (PATHH), 

the nation’s first nonclinical 

program designed to 

cultivate and facilitate posttraumatic 

growth for our 

nation’s combat veterans, to 

this area in September. This 

extraordinary and successful 

18-month program begins 

with a seven-day retreat and 

was developed at Boulder 

Crest Retreat in Bluemont, 

Virginia, and created by 

combat veterans for combat 

veterans. The foundation has 

seen the impact of this program 

and believes it brings 

innovative and necessary 

253-858-3400 

www.PenMetParks.org Info@PenMetParks.org 

change in assisting veterans 

with an effective model for 

healing and hope. The military 

suicide rate more than 

doubled from 2004-2009, and 

has remained constant at 

24-25 per-100,000, roughly 20 

percent to 25 percent higher 

than a civilian population 

of the same age and gender 

makeup, according to a 

2016 USA Today article. The 

foundation believes it has a 

responsibility to help lead the 

change needed. Together, 

we can ensure our nation’s 

combat veterans and family 

members can live the lives 

they deserve — full of passion, 

purpose and service — 

at home. 

To help, visit permissiontostartdreamingfoundation.org. 

Providing 

parks, 

recreation, 

and 

family events 

on the 


Peninsula 

Provider of parks, 

recreation, and 

special events on the 

Key Peninsula. 

www.keypenparks.com 

email: answers@keypenparks.com 

phone: 253-884-9240 

The key to your next adventure!

Runs/Walks 

May 

YMCA Street Scramble 

Free and fun urban treasure 

hunt May 27. The largest FREE 

scramble in North America! 

streetscramble.com 

June 

US Bank 

Family 5K Fun Run 

Grab your kids and running 

shoes for the annual Maritime 

Gig run in downtown Gig 

Harbor June 3. 

maritimegig.com 

August 

Galloping Gertie 

Half Marathon 

A chip-timed half marathon 

on Aug. 12 offering spectacular 

views across the Tacoma Narrows 

bridge and back. 5K/10K 

walk-run also. 

galloping-gertie.com 

Thursdays, 3pm-7pm 

June-August 2017 

Skansie Brothers Park 

fresh ● local ● delicious 

fruits & vegetables ● seafood & meat 

eggs ● cheese ● fresh flowers ● live music 

natural products ● chef & artist demos 

 

 

 

www.waterfrontfarmersmarket.org 253-514-0071 

Splash Dash Trail 5K/1.5 Mile 

route16runwalk.com 

Tacoma Narrows 

Half Marathon 

Starts at the Tacoma 

Narrows Airport, crosses over 

the majestic Tacoma Narrows 

bridge, runs on Scott Pierson 

Trail, into Cheney Stadium and 

around the infield and finishes 

in beautiful downtown Tacoma 

Aug. 19. 

tacomanarrowshalf.com 

September 

Race for a Soldier Half 

Marathon/5K/Kids Fun Run 

Giving our soldiers permission 

to start dreaming Sept. 24. 

raceforasoldier.com 

November 

Turkey Trot 5K and 10K Run/ 

Walk on Thanksgiving 

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ATTRACTIONS 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 

Gig Harbor BoatShop 

The BoatShop is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit 

organization dedicated to preserving 

the historic Eddon Boatyard and 

its traditional uses to build awareness 

of the cultural 

livelihoods on 

Gig Harbor’s 

working waterfront. 

It hosts 

monthly music 

events, family 

boat building 

program, community 

boat restoration 

program, small craft livery 

(boat rental) service, and various 

marine and water safety workshops 

throughout the year. 



253-857-9344 

gigharborboatshop.org 

Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Tuesdays – Fridays; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Saturdays 

Boatyard open to the public: 

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Harbor WildWatch 

at the Skansie 

House Visitor and 

Interpretive Center 

have to try it!) and live video feed of 

Gig Harbor Bay and more. 

Winter hours (October -March): 

10 a.m - 4 p.m. 

Thursdays-Saturdays 

Summer hours 

(April-September): 

10 a.m - 4 p.m. 

Wednesdays-Sundays 

Harbor History 

Museum 

At the museum on the historic Gig 

Harbor waterfront, you will find 

top-rate exhibitions, larger-than-life 

experiences, and lots of opportunities 

for hands-on exploration of the 

region’s rich history. 



253-858-6722 


Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesdays- 

Saturdays; Noon - 5 p.m. Sundays; 

closed Mondays 

Holidays: The museum is closed 

New Years Day, Easter, Independence 

Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas 

Day and Dec. 26. 

Admission: Free for members, 

children under age 6; $7 adults; $6 

military/seniors (65 and older); $5 

youths 7-17 

Key Peninsula 

Historical Society 

and Museum 

Key Peninsula Historical Society 

and Museum is a short drive from 

Gig Harbor, on the beautiful Key 

Peninsula and offers a glimpse of 

yesterday years with displays on 

commerce, community and schools 

in the early days. The Key Peninsula 

Historical Society is dedicated 

to learning about and preserving 

the local history of the greater 

Key Peninsula. The museum offers 

campers at Penrose Point State 

Park programs on its history and the 

peninsula from Native Americans 

to when it became a state park. This 

will be the fifth year of presentations 

in the amphitheater (July 15, July 20 

and Aug. 17). 

17010 S. Vaughn Road KPN, 

Vaughn, WA 98394 

253-888-3246 

keypeninsulamuseum.org, 

facebook.com/ 

KPHistoricalSociety 

Hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, 

Saturdays. Open by special request, 

phone ahead. 

Free admission, 

donations appreciated. 


Harbor WildWatch is a local environmental 

organization whose mission 

is to inspire stewardship of the 

Puget Sound by providing learning 

opportunities about the environment 

to the people of our local 

communities. At home in the Skansie 

House, Harbor WildWatch invites 

you to learn about things in, around 

and under the bay, along with beach 

etiquette and our local watershed. 

Stop by and experience a new 

exhibit opened in March, complete 

with a touch tank, interactive, 

augmented reality sandbox (you just 

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Fox Island Historical 

Society and Museum 

There are more than 3,000 artifacts 

on display in dioramas, showcases 

and free-standing exhibits at the Fox 

Island Museum. Among 

them is a display 

describing the life 

of former Gov. 

Dixy Lee Ray, the 

largest collection 

of pulley blocks 

in the state, 

Indian artifacts 

and several antique 

gasoline engines in 

working order. Visit the museum to 

see a topographic relief map showing 

ports of call and shipwrecks. In 

May 2015, the Fox Island Historical 

Society received notification that 

the 1908 log cabin, originally owned 

by the Lila Acheson family (later 

married to DeWitt Wallace and cofounder 

of The Reader’s Digest) was 

accepted to the Washington State 

Historic Registry. 

1017 Ninth Ave. 

Fox Island, WA 98333 

253-549-2461 

foxislandmuseum.org 

Hours: 1-4 p.m.Wednesdays, Saturdays 

and Sundays 

Admission $1 (donation), 

current members free 

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Create in the Chihuly Family Art Center, 

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OUTDOORS 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 

Kids play baseball at Sehmel Homestead Park. It has 98 acres with ponds, playgrounds and areas for events. 

Sehmel family’s legacy 

continues as park 

By Danielle Jimenez 


ehmel Homestead Park is a 

must-see in the Gig Harbor 

area — ranked at No. 7 out of 

32 things to do on Trip Advisor, 

it’s a destination not to 

miss. 

The park is a beautiful, 

S98 acres with ponds, playgrounds and areas 

for football, soccer, baseball, basketball and 

countless events. It is rich with history, dating 

to 1886. 

The Sehmel family homesteaded the land 

for more than 110 years, after acquiring it for 

free because of the Homestead Act of 1862. 

The act was signed by President Abraham 

Lincoln to encourage independent farmers 

rather than wealthy plantation and 

slave owners. Under the act, any pioneers 

in the West who farmed land for five 

years could then own the land. 

W.L.C. Henry Sehmel was invited to the 

Puget Sound by his brother Charles. In 

1891, after working five years diligently 

farming, they received the deed to the 

property that is now Sehmel Homestead 

Park. 

The Sehmel homestead grew with 

marriages and children. Not only did the 

Sehmels farm their own land, they developed 

country roads and served their


community as members of 

the local school board and as 

local midwives. 

Pierce County Parks and 

Recreation purchased the 

land in 2002 from Henry Sehmel’s 

decedents, who helped 

develop the land into a recreational 

area. 

In 2010, attendees at the 

park unveiling were invited to 

help cut the lengthy ribbon 

stretching between two fields. 

“I absolutely love the park,” 

said Sarah Till, who has lived 

in Gig Harbor for 14 years. 

“I’ve been taking my son 

since it opened when he was 

three. He’s played flag football 

there; we go to the Easter 

egg hunt every year. I’ve even 

heard it’s a cosplay hotspot 

for people who dress up as 

fairies — I’m always looking 

to see one.” 

Today, 76 acres of the park 

are devoted to natural areas 

including ponds, wetlands, 

meadows and conservancy 

forest area. The land is a community 

hotspot with 22 acres 

for recreation. 

For sports, the park houses 

a 375-foot baseball field, two 

300-foot combination baseball 

and softball fields, a soccer 

field with artificial turf, 

a basketball court and two 

tennis courts. 

Ahead of most public parks 

today, Sehmel Park’s playground 

includes access for 

children of all abilities. There 

are ramps for wheelchairs 

and adaptive swings. 

The park includes a picnic 

shelter and picnic areas, concessions, 

and heritage and 

master gardener demonstration 

areas as well as a native 

plant garden. 

There is an outdoor performing 

arts amphitheater 

and a 4,500-square-foot 

indoor pavilion with meeting 

rooms perfect for event rental 

— including weddings. 

“The amphitheater hosts 

local children’s theater plays,” 

Till said. “We also love the 

Scarecrow Festival in September. 

We go every year.” 

For hiking, walking or running, 

there are four miles of 

trails. Dogs on a leash are 

welcome. Most areas at the 

park are available for rent. 

Sehmel Homestead Park 

is open daily from 7 a.m. to 

dusk at 10123 78th Ave. NW, 

Gig Harbor. Visit tinyurl.com/ 

sehmel for information or call 

253-858-3400. 

A historic netshed built by the 

Ancich family in the 1920s. 

Historic 

netsheds 

File 

As early as 1910, Gig 

Harbor’s first netsheds 

began appearing along 

the waterfront. These 

simple structures, many 

constructed with rough, 

hand-hewn fir, were used 

by local fishermen to 

store nets and fishing gear. 

As the town grew, many 

netsheds were displaced 

by new development 

and commercial marinas. 

Today, only 17 netsheds 

remain along the western 

shoreline, but Gig Harbor 

Bay still boasts the largest 

inventory of historic netsheds 

on the Puget Sound. 

Visit the Skansie Visitor 

and Interpretive Center to 

pick up a netshed map. 

Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence 

A Legacy of Caring 

Call 253.851.5306 

www.PrestigeCare.com 

3025 14th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 


JUNE 3rd & 4th 

2017 

MARITIME 

GIG FESTIVAL 

Downtown Gig Harbor 

Fun For All Ages! 

• Children’s Activities 

• Yacht Festival 

• Car Show 

• Blessing of the Fleet 

• Featured Bands 

• Entertainment 

• Business Booths 

• Food Vendors 

Ride The Trolley 

to theGig 


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outdoors 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 

Boat Launches 

Gig Harbor Public Boat 

Launch 

8750 randall drive NW 


Fox Island Public Boat 

Launch 

2607 Fox island bridge road 

Fox island, Wa 98333 

Vaughn Boat Launch 

17999 hall road KPN 

Vaughn, Wa 98394 

Home Boat Launch 

1922 a St. 

Lakebay, Wa 98349 

Horsehead Bay Public Boat 

Ramp 

hose head bay drive NW & 38th 

Street NW 


Joemma Beach State Park 

20001 bay road KPS 

Lakebay, Wa 98459 

fee may apply 

Longbranch Boat Launch 

15603 72nd St. KPS 

Longbranch, Wa 98351 

Point Fosdick Boat Launch 

10th Street NW 


Purdy Boat Launch 

goldman drive NW/State route 302 


Wollochet Bay Boat Launch 

37th Street NW 


Docks/Marinas 

Arabella’s Landing 

3323 harborview drive 


253-851-1793 

arabellaslanding.com 

Gig Harbor Marina and 

Boatyard 



253-858-3535 

gigharbormarina.com 

Jerisich Dock 



dock landing, picnic tables, seasonal 

water and pump-out (april 1-Nov. 

1) in downtown. Transient moorage 

for boats (Friday before memorial 

day-Labor day: $1 per foot, with 

a minimum charge of $20/night. 

all other days: $.50 per foot, with 

a minimum charge of $10/night). 

Water, power available; free day use. 

boats moored past 7 p.m. must register 

at kiosk. maximum stay 3 days 

in 10-day period. 

cityofgigharbor.net/parks 

SCIENCE 

DOME 

The South Soundʼs only planetarium! 

piercecollegedome.com 

(253) 964-6440 

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom 

Rainier Building, 263 

9401 Farwest Dr SW 

Lakewood, WA 98498 

For disability accommodations, contact the college 10 days prior to an event. Fort Steilacoom: (253) 964-6468 or FSADS@pierce.ctc.edu. Puyallup: (253) 840-8335 orPYADS@pierce.ctc.edu. Relay callers, dial 711 to place your call. 


OUtdoors 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 


Lakebay Marina Resort 

15 Lorenz Road KPS 

Lakebay, WA 98349 

253-884-3350 

lakebaymarina.com 

Maritime Pier 



Pier and 12x20-foot load/unload 

float for mixed use. Load/unload 

facility for commercial vessels. Restrooms 

and seating. On-site parking. 

cityofgigharbor.net/parks 

City Parks 

Adam Tallman Park 

6811 Wagner Way 

Passive-use wildlife park with walking 

trails and wetlands. Interpretive 

signage and viewing platforms. No 

restrooms. On-site parking. 

Ancich Waterfront Park 


In 2012, the City Council authorized 

purchase of one of the last undeveloped 

waterfront properties along 

the shoreline to become a public 

park. It includes the original and 

historic netshed currently on the 

city’s Register of Historic Places. 

Future use of Ancich Park includes 

the commercial fishing fleet utilizing 

the Ancich netshed and the creation 

of a storage facility on-site for easy 

access to the water for human-powered 

watercraft on the upland area. 

Additionally, a dock/float system 

will be created for the commercial 

fishing fleet off the Ancich pier and 

general public off the Jerkovich Pier. 

Construction expected to begin in 

2017. 

Austin Estuary Park 


Picnic table, human-powered 

watercraft landing. No restrooms. 

Street parking only. Trail extends 

under bridge next to Harbor History 

Museum to connect with Donkey 

Creek Park. 

BMX Park 

9702 Crescent Valley Road 

Bike track. Sand volleyball courts. 

On-site parking. Restrooms and 

additional parking at Crescent Creek 

Park (adjacent). 

Bogue Viewing Platform 

8763 North Harborview Drive 

Panoramic views of Mount Rainier 

with seating and tables. No restrooms. 

Street parking only. 

Civic Center Green 

3510 Grandview St. 

Open-space lawn for informal soccer 

and recreation. 

Restrooms at Grandview 

Forest Park (adjacent). 

On-site parking. 

Crescent Creek Park 

3303 Vernhardson St. 

Covered kitchen with water, sinks, 

wood stove, play structure, swings, 

climbing structures, basketball and 

tennis courts, baseball field with 

bleachers, picnic tables, streambed 

viewing platforms. Power outlets. 

Free standing barbecues and interpretive 

signage. To reserve shelter 

and tables, call 253-851-8136. Restrooms 

and on-site parking. 

Cushman Trail 

From Narrows Bridge (14th Avenue 

NW) to Borgen Boulevard 

16-foot-wide pervious pavement 

with 4-foot gravel shoulders, nonmotorized 

trail for pedestrian and 

bike use. Approximately 6.2 miles 

with mixed grades. Five restrooms 

along trail. Four on-site parking locations. 

Seating along trail. 

Cushman Trailhead Park 

2626 Hollycroft St. 

Biking and walking path trailhead. 

Drinking fountain and power. Restrooms. 


Donkey Creek Park 

8714 North Harborview Drive 

Open-space passive-use park bordered 

by salmon-bearing Donkey 

Creek. Benches. Restrooms. Street 

parking only. Trail extends under 

bridge next to Harbor History Museum 

to Austin Estuary Park. 

Eddon Boat Park 


Historic boat-building, water-access 

park. Landing for hand-powered 

boats, sandy beach and kitchen 

facility at brick house. Public pier 

and float, up to 2-hour moorage (no 

fee), public kayak launch access. Life 

jacket loaner station, public viewing. 

Public art. Restrooms. Street parking 

only. 

Finholm View Climb 

8826 North Harborview Drive (bottom), 

8917 Franklin St. (top) 

Panoramic views of Mount Rainier 

with 100 stairs that scale the hillside. 

Drinking fountain, seating and view 

landings. Restrooms at base of stairs. 


Grandview Forest Park 


Passive-use wildlife park with trails 

next to City Hall. Benches and 

walking trails. Restrooms. On-site 

parking. 

Jerisich Dock 


Dock landing, picnic table, seasonal 

water and pump-out (April 1-Nov. 1) 

in the heart of downtown. Transient 

moorage for boats (Friday before 

Memorial Day through Labor Day: 

$1 per foot, with a minimum charge 

of $20 per night. All other days: $.50 

per foot, with a minimum charge of 

$10 per night). Water, power available; 

free day use. Boats moored 

past 7 p.m. must register at kiosk. 

Maximum stay 3 days in 10-day 

period. Life jacket loaner stations. 

Restrooms.

Kenneth Leo Marvin Veterans 

Memorial Park 

3580 50th St. Ct. 

Combined baseball/soccer field with 

bleachers, play structure, bike rack, 

drinking fountain, covered picnic 

area with tables, trails and open 

space. Restrooms. On-site parking. 

Maritime Pier 


Pier and 12x40 foot load/unload 

float for mixed use. Load/unload 

facility for commercial vessels. Yearround 

pump-out. Life jacket loaner 

station. Restrooms and seating. Onsite 

parking. 

Old Ferry Landing 


Landing with picnic tables overlooking 

the entrance of the bay with 

180-degree view of the sand pit, 

Colvos Passage and Mount Rainier. 

Drinking fountain. No restrooms. 


Sand Volleyball Courts 

3303 Vernhardson St. 

Two courts located adjacent to 

Crescent Creek Park. No reservations. 

Restrooms and parking at 

Crescent Creek Park. 

Skansie Brothers Park 


Large waterfront open space, 

covered pavilion, historic netshed 

and home adjacent to Jerisich Dock. 

Power outlet and water hose bibs. 

Restrooms. Street parking only. 

Skate Park 


Large concrete bowl for skaters, 

kids climbing wall, play structures, 

benches and trails. Video surveillance. 

Restrooms at Grandview Forest 

Park (adjacent). On-site parking. 

Wilkinson Farm Park 

4118 Rosedale St. 

16-acre wildlife park with wetlands, 

holly groves, meadows, community 

garden and trails. Power outlets, 

water fountain and water hose bib. 

Historic homestead includes a barn, 

house and outbuildings. No restrooms. 

On-site parking. Park is a 

landmark along the Cushman Trail. 

PenMet Parks 

Cushman Powerline Trail 

Reid Drive NW (14th Avenue NW) 

to Borgen Boulevard 

6.2 miles. Owned by Tacoma Public 

Utilities and permitted for use to 

PenMet Parks (2010) and the city of 

Gig Harbor. Trailhead parking areas 

are on 14th Avenue Northwest, Hollycroft 

Way, Kimball Drive, Grandview 

Street and Borgen Boulevard. 

The trail is a 16-foot-wide paved 

asphalt pedestrian route exclusively 

for nonmotorized uses. Bike racks, 

benches and picnic tables along the 

path. 

Fox Island Fishing Pier 

1453 Ozette Drive 

5.5 acres. The picturesque fishing 

spot includes 635 linear feet of 

shoreline and has a 1,200-squarefoot 

handicap accessible pier, paved 

pathway, handrails, restroom and 

picnic area. 

Hales Pass Park 

3507 Ray Nash Drive NW 

4 acres include a rustic 1938 CCC 

building and picnic shelter, tennis 

courts and baseball field. The site 

has served as a school and community 

hall, and is available for meetings, 

classes and social gatherings. 

Harbor Family Park 

6620 32nd St. NW 

19 acres. Will become a park with 

ballfields, active recreation and 

natural forest areas. Primitive trails 

currently cross the property. 

McCormick Forest Park 

10301 Bujacich Road NW 

122 acres. Has abundant wildlife with 

Browse an 

array of 

environmental 

makers 

Harbor WildWatch, a 

marine and environmental 

education organization, in 

partnership with the city 

of Gig Harbor, has posted 

several interpretive natural 

history and marine signs in 

parks and beaches of Gig 

Harbor bay. You will learn 

about: 

The salmon life cycle 

Find out more about the 

Chum Salmon and what 

exactly are those black 

barrels for? The black barrels 

are remote site incubators 

and they can be seen 

from the viewing platform 

at Donkey Creek Park. 

Respect the riparian 

A riparian is where water 

and land meet, and plays 

a vital role in the health 

of our entire ecosystem. 

Learn about the riparian, 

aquatic and upland zones 

at Donkey Creek Park. 

Habitats of the harbor 

Near the Harbor History 

Museum, this interpretive 

sign explores the variety of 

habitats found in the waters 

off (and on) the shores 


The wetlands 

around us 

At Wilkinson Farm Park, 

along Rosedale Street and 

blocks from Harborview 

Drive, you can view a 

true wetland buffer area. 

Maybe, even see wildlife! 


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over four miles of trails of varying 

difficulty for walkers, runners, 

cyclists and horses. Trails wander 

through old growth forest and offer 

views down into the McCormick 

Creek canyon. Parking is across the 

street on Bujacich Road Northwest 

in the fire station lot. 

Narrows Park 

1502 Lucille Parkway 

35 acres. Offers over 1,000 feet of 

Tacoma Narrows shoreline access, 

excellent fishing and views of the 

Tacoma Narrows bridge. A paved 

path winds to a gazebo and the 

sandy rock beach. Two telescopes 

provide up-close views of the bridge 

and beach. The 6-acre waterfront 

has paved parking, grassy play and 

picnic area, picnic table and nonmotorized 

boat launch. 

Rosedale Park 

and Community Hall 

86th Avenue Northwest and 

Rosedale Street 

This 2-acre site is across from 

Rosedale Market (Formerly Templeton’s 

or Eide’s Store). Rosedale 

Playfield has a fenced grass youth 

soccer field, a grass 200-foot softball 

diamond, two outdoor tennis 

courts and a half-basketball court. 

Rosedale Hall is adjacent to the tennis 

courts. This facility is operated 

by PenMet Parks and available for 

reservations. The building provides 

2,000 square feet of meeting space 

with a 400-square-foot kitchen and 

can be rented for community and 

organizational events. 

Sehmel Homestead Park 

10123 78th Ave. NW 

98 acres. Includes boundless 

playground, artificial turf, soccer/ 

football/lacrosse field, Boeing 

Mariners Care baseball field, two 

softball fields, tennis and basketball 

courts, 1,500-person amphitheater, 

100-person pavilion, picnic areas, 

open grass meadow, heritage garden, 

pond, over 4 miles of trail and 

76 acres of meadow, pond, wetlands 

and forest conservancy area. Art/ 

artifacts. Drinking fountain. Restrooms. 

Sunrise Beach Park 

10015 Sunrise Beach Drive NW 

The 6-acre beachfront portion of 

the park includes designated parking 

areas, picnic tables, day-use 

areas, 2 miles of walking trails and 

forest paths with views of Mount 

Rainier and Puget Sound, and beach 

access to the 2,400 linear foot 

shoreline on Colvos Passage. The 

beach provides access to a popular 

scuba diving destination. Portable 

toilets, unpaved parking, fishing. 

Key Pen Parks 

Gateway Park 

10405 state Route 302 KPN 

39 acres. Key Pen Parks purchased 

this 39-acre property in 2012. A 

concept was adopted in April 2015 

as the master plan for Gateway Park, 

which includes sports fields, playground, 

restrooms, a splash pad, 

amphitheater and more. Its proximity 

to the 360 Trails will allow for a 

trailhead from this park. Construction 

will take place as funds allow. 

Home Park 

17220 8th Ave. Ct. KPN 

This is the first neighborhood park 

on the Key Peninsula, complete with 

a playground, toddler area, picnic 

shelter, adult swing and restroom. 

Key Central Forest 

10527 Wright Bliss Road KPN 

480 acres. The property is off 

Wright Bliss Road. Visitors may park 

at the gate just off the road and walk 

in. The property consists of forested 

land and Vaughn Creek, a salmon 

habitat creek. Wildlife viewing. 

Maple Hollow Park 

4411 Van Beek Road KPN 

This 58-acre site offers a circular trail 

with midpoint access to a stretch 

of beach along Puget Sound with 

views of Mount Rainier. This park 

includes an improved walking trail, 

hiking trails, handicap-accessible 

trail, picnic area and walking access 

to a saltwater beach on Carr Inlet. 

The park is open to the public, even 

when the gate is closed. 

Rocky Creek 

Conservation Area 

State Route 302 at 150th Avenue 

The area covers over 224 acres of 

park, open spaces and conservation 

land and is managed jointly with 

Pierce County and Key Pen Parks. 

Rocky Creek has over 3 miles of 

walking (nonmotorized) trails, two 

benches, a trailhead kiosk with map 

and limited parking space at the 

trailhead. The property consists of 

wetlands, two streams, and various 

plants and wildlife. 

Taylor Bay 

17916 76th St. KPS 

This is a nonmotorized boat access 

park, which includes 39 acres of 

wetlands, pocket estuary, mudflats, 

lagoon, salt marshes, creeks, forested 

uplands, riparian areas and 

patches of open meadows. A great 

place for a picnic! 

Volunteer Park 

5514 Key Peninsula Highway N. 

This 20-acre park includes four softball 

fields, picnic areas, skateboarding 

park, horseshoe pits, half-court 

basketball, quarter-mile ADA-paved 

walking trail. Restrooms, concession 

stand, outside concert area, 9-hole 

disc golf course and picnic shelter 

rental. 

360 Trails 

10905 144th St. NW KPN 

This 360-acre property on the north 

end of the Key Peninsula includes 

trails that are accessible to walkers, 

equestrians and mountain bikers. 

The main trail is a large open loop 

that takes about an hour to walk, 

and there are smaller trails that cut 

back and forth in the woods that

mingle with the main trail. Picnic 

tables and benches. Trailhead 

kiosk. Wildlife viewing. Available for 

events. 

Dog Parks 

McCormick Forest 

Off-Leash Dog Area 

10123 78th Ave. 

Area of 122 acres of old forest 

growth that is fenced in for dogs 

to play off-leash. Water stations 

and refuse bags at each entrance. 

All handlers must carry a leash per 

dog. Outside of this area dogs must 

be leashed within the rest of Mc- 

Cormick Park. No bicycles or horses 

permitted within this fenced area. 

Tubby’s Trail Dog Park 

2120 14th Ave. NW 

Small dog off-leash area with play 

meadow for dogs under 25 pounds. 

Large dog off-leash area with play 

meadow. Additional features include 

parking, portable toilets and refuse 

bags. Tubby was a black, male cocker 

spaniel who fell into fame when 

Galloping Gertie collapsed on Nov. 

7, 1940. As the only victim of that 

great disaster, Tubby has earned a 

special place in the hearts of many. 

Rotary Bark Park 


This 97-acre natural area contains a 

15-acre off-leash dog area with over 

one mile of fenced trails. The 

property includes older forest, 

regenerating forest, abundant 

wildlife, and over 3 miles of trails for 

hikers, bicycles or horses. Features 

off-leash area with play meadow, 

paved parking, portable toilet, 

refuse bags. Park in Fire District No. 

5 headquarters lot. 

Play golf here 

Surrounded by 

top-ranked 

golf courses, 


is your 

home base 

for the ultimate 

golf experience. 

THE BEACH BASKET 

Christmas Gift Shop 

A unique place to shop in 

Gig Harbor, since 1969. 

• Coastal 

Decor 

• Gig Harbor 

Sweatshirts 

& Souvenirs 

• Casual 

Sportswear 

A year-round Christmas Shop. 

Come experience the fun and 

anticipation of Christmas every day! 

• German Made 

Products 

• Huge selection 

of ornaments 

• Dept 56 Villages 

• Willowtree 

• Fontanini 

• Gig Harbor ornaments 

• Jewelry and 

Fashion Accessories 

Christmas 253.858.9639 / Clothing & Gifts 253.858.3008 

Open 7 days a week 

4102 Harborview Drive NW 

Gig Harbor WA 

File 

A view of Canterwood Golf Course looking 

uphill at the 18th fairway. 

Course distance in miles Website 

Chambers Bay 8.5 chambersbaygolf.com 

The Home Course 27 thehomecourse.com 

Canterwood Golf & Country Club 1.2 canterwood.com 

McCormick Woods Golf Course 14 mccormickwoodsgolf.com 

Trophy Lake Golf & Casting 14.5 trophylakegolfclub.com 

Gold Mountain Golf Course 25 goldmt.com 

Madrona Links Golf Course .5 madronalinks.com 

A MUST-SEE Gig Harbor Destination! 

The Basket Nook 

1007 S. Martin Luther King Way 

Tacoma, WA 

253-627-1332 


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Get connected 

Visitor information 

Skansie Visitor and 

Interpretive Center 



gigharborguide.com, 

253-853-3554 

Open Wednesdays through 

Sundays during the summer (and 

Thursdays-Saturdays in the offseason). 

The charming, historic 

waterfront building in the heart 

of downtown is operated by the 

city of Gig Harbor in partnership 

with Harbor WildWatch. Make this 

your first stop to learn more about 

picturesque Gig Harbor and the Puget Sound. The cheerful visitor center volunteers can 

answer your questions about the history of the town, current events and the best place 

for lunch. Linger a little longer to explore the family-friendly Harbor WildWatch exhibits, 

from a large year-round touch tank to an augmented reality sandbox, and a live camera 

feed that shows an underwater peek into Gig Harbor Bay. For information, including a 

downloadable visitors guide and a community calendar, visit gigharborguide.com. 

Hospital 

St. Anthony Hospital 

11567 Canterwood 

Blvd. NW 


253-530-2000 

fhshealth.org/ 

St-Anthony-Hospital 

Fire Districts 

Fire District No. 5 

And Medic One 



253-851-3111 

gigharborfire.org 

Fire District No. 16 

8911 Key Peninsula 

Highway KPN 


253-884-2222 

keypeninsulafire.org 

Power/Water 

Peninsula Light 

& Water Co. 

253-857-5950 

Outages: 

253-853-1388 

penlight.org 

City of Gig Harbor 

253-851-8136 

cityofgigharbor.net 

Fox Island Mutual Water 

253-549-2671 

foxislandwater.org 

Rainier View Water Co. 

253-537-6634 

rainierviewwater.com 

Stroh’s Water 

253-858-2065 

Washington Water Service 

253-851-4060 

wawater.com 

Telephone 

CenturyLink 

8102 Skansie Ave. 

253-851-8118 

Repair service: 

800-201-4099 

centurylink.com 

Natural Gas 

Puget Sound Energy 

888-225-5773 

pse.com 

Hunting 

and Fishing 

WA Dept of Fish 

and Wildlife 

360-902-2200 

wdfw.wa.gov 

Library 

Gig Harbor Library 

4424 Point Fosdick Drive NW 


253-548-3305 

piercecountylibrary.org 

Welcome 

Gig Harbor Chamber 

of Commerce 

and Visitor Center 

3125 Judson St. 


253-851-6865 

gigharborchamber.com 

New Neighbors 

P.O. Box 2163 

Gig Harbor WA 98335 

253-857-8687 

gigharbornewneighbors.com 

Gig Harbor Welcome Club 

P.O. Box 1122 


253-857-8313 

gigharborwelcomeclub.com 

City of Gig Harbor 


cityofgigharbor.net 

City Hall 

253-851-8136 

City Administrator 

Ron Williams 

253-851-6127 

City Clerk 

Molly Towslee 

253-853-7613 

Administration 

253-853-7638 

Planning Department 

253-851-6170 

Police (non-emergency) 

253-851-2236 

Public Works/ 

Engineering Department 

253-851-8136 

Tourism and 

Communications 

Office 

253-853-3554 

Elected Officials 

Mayor: Jill Guernsey 

City Council: Tim Payne, 

Steve Ekberg, Casey 

Arbenz, Rahna 

Lovrovich, Ken Malich, 

Michael Perrow, Paul Kadzik

Service Organizations 

and Clubs 

Active Retirement and Senior Club 




253-502-4670 

tinyurl.com/seniorclub 

Altrusa Foundation of 


3110 Judson St., PMB 80 


253-265-6267 

altrusagigharbor.org 

American Legion 

Department of Washington 

For Gig Harbor information: 

360-491-4373 

Beta Sigma Phi (Laureate Gamma Eta 

and Xi Delta Lamda) 

4021 10th St. NW 


253-851-3192 

wdwheels@aol.com 

Boys & Girls Club 

of South Puget Sound 



253-502-4670 

cheney.bgcsps.org 

Celebrate Recovery 

Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church 

(Entrance B) 



253-853-0291 

crnarrows.com 

Fox Island Yacht Club 

1061 12th Ave. 


253-549-2603 

fiyc.com 

Gig Harbor Commercial 

Fisherman’s Club 

P.O. Box 429 


253-318-4811 

randallbabich@centurytel.net 

Gig Harbor Downtown 

Waterfront Alliance 

3311 Harborview Drive #101A 


253-514-0071 


Gig Harbor Eagles 

4425 Burnham Drive NW 


253-851-2809 

foe.com 

Gig Harbor Kiwanis 

P.O. Box 1491 


gigharborkiwanis.org 

Gig Harbor Lions Club 

P.O. Box 331 


941-962-3913 

gigharborlions.org 

Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food 

Bank and Community Services 

4425 Burnham Drive NW 

P.O. Box 154 


253-858-6179 

ghpfish.com 

Gig Harbor Professional 

Firefighters Union 

IAFF Local 3390 

P.O. Box 2625 


253-851-3111 

iaff3390.org 

Gig Harbor Toastmasters 

3025 14th Ave. NW 


253-313-5711 

gigharbortoastmasters.com 

Gig Harbor Welcome Club 

P.O. Box 1122 


gigharborwelcomeclub.com 

Gig Harbor Yacht Club 

8209 Stinson Ave. 


253-851-1807 

gigharboryc.com 

Habitat for Humanity/ 

GHKP Chapter 

4824 South Tacoma Way 

Tacoma, WA 98417 

253-627-5626 

Tpc-habitat.org 

Harbor Soccer Club 

2416 14th Ave. NW 

P.O. Box 1123 


253-851-2099 

harborsoccerclub.com 

About the area 

Traveling distances 

(in miles) 

Tacoma: 11 

Bremerton: 30 

Sea-Tac International 

Airport: 33 

Tacoma Narrows Airport: 

5 

Olympia (state capitol): 45 

Seattle: 49 

Olympic National Park 

(Staircase Rapids area): 65 

Mount Rainier (Paradise 

area): 83 

Mount St. Helens (Johnston 

Ridge area): 141 

Portland, Oregon: 146 

Average seasonal 

temperatures 

Spring : 55 - 65° F 

Summer: 70 - 80° F 

Fall: 55 - 65° F 

Winter: 40 - 50° F 

Quick facts 

EPopulation: 

9.065 residents 

Incorporated in 1946 

E Driest month: July 

E Wettest month: 

December 

E Average rainfall: 37 

inches 

E Altitude: Sea level to 

440 feet 

E Area code: 253 

E Zip codes: 98335, 98332, 

98329 

E Square miles: 6.13 

E State parks: 3 

E City parks: 17 

E Swimming pools: 2 

E Golf courses: 3 


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Key Peninsula 

Business Association 

P.O. Box 439 

Vaughn, WA 98394 

253-884-5433 

kpba.org 

Narrows Baseball Club 

3110 Judson St. PMB #189 


253-851-6265 

narrowsbaseballclub.org 

New Neighbors of Gig Harbor 

P.O. Box 2163 


gigharbornewneighbors.com 

Peninsula Amateur 

Radio Association 

3877 SE Mullenix Road 

Port Orchard, WA 98367 

penpara.org 

Peninsula Athletic Association 



253-858-7678 

paayouth.org 

Peninsula Education Association 

5209 Point Fosdick Drive NW 


253-851-8710 

peninsulaea.com 

Peninsula Emergency Preparedness 

Coalition PEP-C 

P.O. Box 1217 


prepare@pep-c.org 

Peninsula Youth Football & Cheer 

P.O. Box 306 


Peninsulayouthfootball.org 

Rotary Club of Gig Harbor 

P.O. Box 342 


portal.clubrunner.ca/707 

Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday 

P.O. Box 611 


253-858-4411 

gigharbormiddayrotary.org 

Rotary Club of Gig Harbor North 

11511 Canterwood Blvd., 2nd Floor 


gigharbornorthrotary.org 

Soroptimist International 


P.O. Box 2761 


info@ghsoroptimist.org 

St. Vincent DePaul Society 

St. Nicholas Church Gig Harbor 

3510 Rosedale St. NW 


253-851-8850 

tinyurl.com/stvincegh 

United Way of Pierce County 

1501 Pacific Ave., Suite 400 

Tacoma, WA 98402 

253-272-4263 

uwpc.org 

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WE WELCOME YOU TO 

Worship With Us! 

FoxIslandUnited Church of Christ 

An Openand Affirming Community 

726 Sixth Ave 


253-549-2420 

www.FoxIslandUCC.org 

Sunday Celebration with Child Care-10am 

We host Weddings, Celebrations ofLife, and Special Events! 

Whetheryou come for aday or stay for alifetime,you are welcome here. 

St. Nicholas 

Catholic Church 

3510 Rosedale St NW, GigHarbor,WA 98335 

253.851.8850 •www.stnicholasgigharbor.org 

Mass Schedule 

Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM 

Sunday: 8:30 AMand 11:00 AM 

Wednesday thru Friday: 9:00 AM 

St NicholasCatholic School 

253.858.7632 

(Pre-School to8) 

SUNDAY 

10:00am Worship 

Fellowship following 

AWarm Welcome to All! 

PENINSULA 

LUTHERAN 

CHURCH 

6509 38th AveNW, 

GigHarbor, WA 98335 

253-851-3511 

www.PLCPLACE.com 

Join us forworship! 

Saturdays,6:30pm,inMemorialChapel 

Sundays,9:00 &10:45am,inthe Sanctuary 

We areavibrantcommunityofpeople, 

workingtogether to present everyonematureinChrist. 

Forinformation visit www.chapelhillpc.orgorcall 253.851.7779. 

Chapel Hill is located at 7700 Skansie Avenue in GigHarbor. 

3212 50th St Ct, Gig Harbor |Next to Good to Go! 

www.ohcgh.com |253.514.7978 |info@ohcgh.com 

Discover God’s Love 

Upbeatmusic,relevantmessage &friendly, come as youare atmosphere 



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NORTH of GIG HARBOR 2017-18 gig harbor visitors guide 


GIG HARBOR FARMERS MARKET 

9AM - 2PM 

SATURDAYS AT PENINSULA GARDENS 

Indoor/Outdoor 

Market 

APRIL THRU SEPTEMBER 

5503 Wollochet Drive NW 

Gig Harbor’s Farmer’s Market is a feast for your senses. Now celebrating our 

27th anniversary supporting our local Farmers and Artists! 

Established in 1991, the market has evolved into a thriving, diverse European-Style street 

market that goes on indoors and outdoors April through December. 

The Market is still the place to find seasonal fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, mushrooms, 

smoked salmon, baked treats, locally produced cheese, wine, raw honey and confections. 

Up to 75 vendors attend bringing handmade jewelry, antiques, creative metal work, fun concrete creations, 

original textiles, pottery, fragrant soaps and lotions and unique artwork. 

Regular special events, give aways, cooking demonstrations, and toe tapping local musicians make the 

market a weekly must-see! So come brunch and browse at your local one-of-a-kind Market. 

Stop by Gig Harbor Farmer’s Market this week and enjoy 

The Bounty Of The Peninsula! 

GIGHARBORFARMERSMARKET.COM 

(253) 208-6296 

You can get 

there from here 

Miles to: 

E The Tacoma Narrows 

Airport in Gig Harbor …6 

E Chambers Bay, site of 

the 2015 U.S. Open …11 

E The Washington State 

Historical Museum, 

Tacoma …13 

E Sea-Tac International 

Airport …33 

E The Washington State 

Capitol Museum 

in Olympia …38 

E The Museum of Flight 

in Seattle …38 

E Paradise at Mount 

Rainier 

National Park …83 

E Olympic National Park 

in Port Angeles …115 

gigharborguide.com

(253) 858-9941 . Fax: (253) 851-9942 


PENINSULA 

AUTO 

GROUP 

• 5 Year/60,000 Mile Power Train Limited Warrenty * 

• FREE Oil Change For Life ** • Lower Taxes in Kitsap 

• Hassle Free Experience 

Peninsula Subaru 

Home of Free Oil Changes For Life! 

3888 W State Hwy 16, Bremeton, WA 98312 

Toll Free: 800-779-0405 

www.peninsulasubaru.com 

Peninsula Pre-Owned 

3 Month or 3,000 Mile Limited Warranty 

3550 W State Hwy 16, Port Orchard, WA 98367 

360-479-4320 

www.peninsulaautogroup.com 

Peninsula Moto Group 

3450 SW State Hwy 16, Port Orchard, WA 98367 

360-373-1479 

www.peninsulamotogroup.com 


ALL LOCATIONS ARE CLOSED ON 

SUNDAYS FOR FAMILY DAY! 

*Applicable to New Subaru’s only. 

**Applicable to cars 10 years old or newer with less than 120,000 miles.

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