Summer Weekend Fun
Whether you’re an art buff, a movie afficionado, or just someone who enjoys a good community festival, we’ve got it all going on here on the peninsula this weekend!
For art lovers, we have two different art shows happening: one in Union and one in Gig Harbor.
The Union Art Show takes place at Cameo Boutique (6871 E. State Route 106 Union, WA 98592; phone 360-898-3200) on Saturday, July 19th, and features the beautiful photography of Nancy MacDonald, known for her captivating shots of Hood Canal scenery and wildlife.
The Gig Harbor Summer Arts Festival begins on Saturday and runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday on Judson Street in downtown Gig Harbor. There you will find almost 130 Northwest artists plying their paintings, jewelry, ceramics, stained glass, metalwork, clothing, basketry, mixed media work, toys and more. Throw in some music and food, and you’ve got the makings of a fun family weekend!
If you’re a community supporter, or if you just love to eat salmon, then you’ll want to head over to Allyn’s Waterfront Park on Saturday or Sunday for their annual Allyn Days Festival and Salmon Bake. The Salmon Bake runs from noon until 6 p.m. on Saturday, although the festival runs both Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy over 100 booths and attractions, including several local micro-breweries and the Hoodsport Winery. You can find more information on the Allyn Community Association web site.
Finish off your Friday or Saturday night with a free outdoor movie at the CinimaGig Outdoor Movies in Gig Harbor. Friday nights are dedicated to the Date Night series, with romantic favorites like Casablanca, Sleepless in Seattle, A League of Their Own, and Singing in the Rain. Saturdays entice families with family favorites like the Bee Movie, Enchanted, The Water Horse, and Happy Feet. Movies start at 8:30 p.m. both nights. For more information, call 253-857-4842.
