The Grande Gig Parade

June 3rd, 2023, 10:00am

Theme: ROCK THE BOAT!

The Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce parade is an annual celebration of the community in which we live, highlighting our rich history, traditions, and economic vitality. Spectators are welcome to line up anywhere along the parade route to watch. Generally anywhere between 6,000-8,000 people attend the festival each day. Make your plans to join us for a fun weekend!

Up to 100 parade applications are accepted from businesses and organizations who wish to participate in Gig Harbor's biggest summer event. Early bird pricing is available for those who do so before April 15th. The final deadline for applications is on May 9th, or until registration is full.

PDF Application for 2023 Parade must be filled out and submitted to Randi Ganong at rganong@gigharborchamber.com

2022 Parade Winners

Vendors / SOLD OUT

The Maritime Gig Festival is a two day event in Gig Harbor. The event is Gig Harbor's largest summer event and draws between 6,000-8,000 people each day. 

On the Saturday of the festival, businesses, food, non-profit, and craft vendors can have a booth to market, sell, or hand out information. Booths are for Saturday only.

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. The festival committee will review each application and notify those upon approval. Applications without payment will not be accepted.

Click HERE for online wait-pool registration

Children's Fair Vendors

Please contact Sandra Kern if you're interested in being part of the children's fair at the Maritime Gig Festival.

Business Vendors / SOLD OUT

• Date: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 
• Location: On Harborview from Rosedale up to Tarabochia and Pioneer.
• Set-Up Time: Individual Setup time(s) to be determined. Beginning at 6 a.m.
• Booth Fee: $450 (member pricing) and $500 (non-member pricing) per 10’ x 10’ space (no electrical hook up or covered spaces provided. Must provide own tent.)
• Deadline: All reservations for exhibition space must be in by May 19th, 2023

Register online for wait-pool registration.

Craft Vendors / SOLD OUT

• Date: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
• Location: On Harborview from Rosedale up to Tarabochia on Pioneer.
• Set-Up Time: Individual Setup time(s) to be determined. Beginning at 6 a.m.
• Booth Fee: $300 per 10’ x 10’ space (no electrical hook up or covered spaces provided. Must provide own tent, tables, chairs)
• Deadline: All reservations for exhibition space must be in by May 9th, 2023

The craft vendors section is full, to be put on the waitlist, please email Matt Meszaros at communications@gigharborchamber.com. We review the application and craft images when accepting craft vendors. There is not an online registration option.

Food Vendors / SOLD OUT

• Date: Saturday, June 3rd & Sunday June 4th 2023
• Location: On Harborview between Pioneer & Rosedale streets, next to Skansie Brothers Park
• Set-Up Time: Individual Setup time(s) to be determined, beginning at 6 a.m. Vending teardown will begin no earlier than 8 p.m., vending is open until 9 p.m. Streets cleared by 11 p.m.
• Booth Fee: $250 per 10’ x 10’ tent or $500 per food truck
• (Space fees include nominal use of electric/water and garbage)
• Deadline: All reservations for exhibition space must be in by May 9th, 2023
• We don't allow more than one type of food vendor-for example, we won't have two vendors serving cotton candy

Download and fill out a food vendor registration form.

Non-Profit Vendors / SOLD OUT

• Date: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
• Location: On Harborview from Rosedale up to Tarabochia and Pioneer
• Set-Up Time: Individual Setup time(s) to be determined. Beginning at 6 a.m. 
• Booth Fee: $300 per 10’ x 10’ space (No electrical hook up or covered spaces provided. Must provide own tent.)
• Deadline: All reservations for exhibition space must be in by May 9th, 2023

Please complete the non-profit vendor registration form. or click HERE to register online for the wait-pool registration.

If you have any questions please contact Matt Meszaros, Marketing & Communications Specialist, Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce at 253-851-6865 or email communications@gigharborchamber.com

Click Here for Vendor Maps

U.S. Bank Family Fun Run

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

Register online now for our U.S. Bank 5k Family Fun Run, 8:45 a.m., Saturday, June 4th, 2022

Or download an application to fill out and send in by email or mail.

Free kids dash at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 3rd

12:00pm | My Guilty Pleasure

2:00pm | Kellee Bradley Band

3:30pm | Adam Krum & Hwy 65

5:00pm | Kim and Brian Music, LLC

6:30pm | Kalimba

Sunday, June 4th

10:00am | Caroline Goodwin

11:00am | Band Lele

12:00pm | Dixie Dusters / NMS Ceremonial Band

2:00pm | Stacy Jones Band

3:30pm | The Shy Boys

Wheels on the Water Car Show

Sunday, June 4th, 2023

Visit our car show, 11:00am - 4:30pm in beautiful Skansie Brothers Park on the Gig Harbor Waterfront. Cars will be shown along Harborview Drive from Rosedale Street to Pioneer Way. The event is free to visitors. Enjoy a fun day of entertainment, classic cars and tradition at the Maritime Gig Festival!

Register online or Download a PDF to send in by email or mail. Early registration accepted through April 14th,2023 

Learn more about the show.

Vehicles begin going into position at 9:00am.

Groups, please make plans to arrive together for placement together.  

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The Blessing of the Fleet

The Blessing of the Fleet, a beloved time honored tradition, in Gig Harbor that occurs the Sunday morning of the Maritime Gig. It includes the Saint Nicholas Catholic Church Knights of Columbus and parish Priest procession from the church to Skansie Park with the “Our Lady of the Harbor” icon. This service is held to honor those lost at sea and to pray for a safe and bountiful catch. The Priest then circles the fishing fleet blessing each boat and crew with holy water. Many boaters, canoe and kayakers join them on the water.