Maritime Gig Festival In Full Swing

If you were in Downtown Gig Harbor on Saturday, you might have noticed that the community was throwing a little shindig.

The community kicked off its annual Maritime Gig Festival, and festival-goers converged on the city's waterfront.

They ate pancakes at the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, took in local vendors and, of course, celebrated the Yo Ho Harbor Grand Parade.

During the parade, scowling pirates trudged up and down Harborview Drive, entertaining the sea of people who lined the sidewalks. People from countless floats handed out candy. Those on floats offered smiles and waves.

Afterward, visitors enjoyed some of the cuisine offered by local vendors. They learned about the community's fishing history and celebrated a classic yacht festival.

Then, toward the end of the night, they ate, danced and laughed the night away to live entertainment.

And that was just Day One of the Maritime Gig Festival.

On the schedule for Sunday: a farmer's market, car show and the annual Blessing of the Fleet. Here is a full schedule of events:

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

• 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Skansie Netshed Storytelling (Free coffee & pastries)

• 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stage Entertainment 

• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Gig Harbor BoatShop at Eddon Boatyard Open

• 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Food Booths in the Park

• 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Children's Activities (NEW)

• 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday Farmer Market at the Martime Gig Festival in Skanskie Park! (NEW)

• 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Antique and Classic Yacht Festival

• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Harbor History Museum open. (Savage Ancient Sea Creatures Exhibit)

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Skansie Net Shed interactive fishing activities

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Seine Boat Commencement

• 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wheels on the Water Car Show!(NEW)

• 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Blessing of the Fishing Fleet

• 3 p.m. The Randy Linder Band, the Premier Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival!

• 4:30 p.m. Event comes to a close