Skansie Brothers Park
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
September 12, 2026
10 am - 2 pm
2026 Event Sponsors
2026 Presenting Sponsor
Haselwood Auto Group
Best Friend Sponsor
Wag Bag Sponsor
Media Sponsor and Web Designer
Puppy Bandana Sponsor
Kid Zone Sponsor
Best Friend Sponsor
Best Friend Sponsor
Best Friend Sponsor
2026 Vendors and Donors
All Creatures General and Integrative Hospital
Angel Dog Photography
Best Friend Forever K9 Training
CHEW Dog Rescue
Crown Photography
Harbor Animal Hospital
Howling Mad Creations LLC
Kitsap Animal Rescue & Education
Lucky Dog
Minter Veterinary Hospital
Old Dog Haven
Our Best Friend Doggie Daycare
Peninsula Emergency Preparedness Coalition (PEP-C)
Pink Gorilla Expresso SmoothieandFood Truck
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Vang Garden Flowers
Wilco
Get Ready
for
Harbor Hounds!
Our 23rd Year... Woof!
We have an incredible variety of DOGS, non-profits organizations, generous sponsors, local merchants, kid’s activities, and the BEST volunteers
ENJOY!
Every year, hundreds of people participate in Harbor Hounds with dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds. Or, maybe we should say, hundreds of dogs participate with people of all shapes, sizes and breeds.
Harbor Hounds is a free day of fun with neighbors, family and your furry best friends that is presented by The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday
DOG CONTESTS
Dog Contests begin at 12 noon and are free to enter. They will be judged by Gig Harbor Mayor Mary Barber. Pups will compete for trophies and bragging rights in the following categories:
- Best Trick
- Best Kisser
- Best Tail Wager
- Best Dressed
- Musical Sit and Stay
Every pup can enter all the categories, with ribbons and certificates signed by Mary Barber for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. One outstanding canine participant will walk away with the coveted “Best-in-Show” trophy, a special photo session donated by Angel Photography and a $25 gift certificate from Lucky Dog.
To participate in the Dog Contests, simply stop by the Harbor Hounds Registration booth prior to 12 noon and sign up.
EVENT SCHEDULE
10 AM – 2 PM
Visit the vendor booths, get your vendor raffle card stamped and turn in at the Harbor Hounds
Registration booth by 1:45 pm to be eligible for some great prizes.
12 Noon
Dog Contests. Stop by the Harbor Hounds Registration booth prior to 12 noon to sign up. No fees to participate.
1:45 PM
Vendor Raffle Drawing
(Need not be present to win.)
Event Elements and Definitions
“Visit the Vendors” Scavenger Hunt
- Complimentary Scavenger Hunt card for all guests
- Visit vendor and merchant booths to learn about our local offerings
- Collect a stamp at each booth.
- Collect 20 stamps and drop in the Scavenger Hunt boxes located at The Pup Tent no later than 2:30pm
- Valid entries include a name, phone number and email address
- Grand Prize valued at over $100
- Winner announced and posted at the close of the event. Need not be present to win; winners will be contacted and have seven days post-event to collect prizes. (No cash value. Unclaimed prizes will go to the next fundraiser.)
Raffle
- Tickets: $5 each or 5 for $20
- Drop tickets into the prize buckets of your choice
- Winners posted at 2:00 PM
- Pick up between 2:30 PM -4:00 PM or at scheduled pick up event
- Need not be present to win; winners will be contacted and have seven days post-event to collect prizes. Pick up location will be provided.
Food Vendors
- Separate from the event offerings and require cash/card at time of purchase
VIP Participant – Limited Edition VIP Wag Bags
- Exclusive event WAG BAGS, filled with exclusive Harbor Hounds SWAG: Minimum value $150.00!
- Get yours with your $25 online pre-registration
- VIP Cashier Line
- Additional pup(s) only $10 each (additional Puppy Bandana and bracelet.)
The Pup Merchandise Tent ~ The Doggone Good Store
- Merchandise: A variety of puppy memorabilia and more
- Exclusive event souvenirs
- Puppy Adoption (Selection of Stuffed Puppies, with adoption papers and carrying “crate”)
- Accepts both cash and credit card donations.
- Suggested donation amounts are posted.
Entertainment
- Live DJ and event emcee entertain event-goers throughout the day
- Stage entertainment and presentations
- Demonstrations and kids’ contests
- Vendor and sponsor shout-outs
- Raffle and scavenger hunt winner announcements
- Dog Contest segment presided over by Mayor Mary Barber
- Commemorative ribbons for all participants and Trophy for TOP DOG!
- Prizes for kids’ contest participants
- Bragging rights for winners
Fundraiser
- Event Goal: $20,000
- 100% of event proceeds go to our beneficiaries and grants!
- Proceeds fund Gig Harbor Midday Rotary’s community relief projects.
- The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday projects are overseen by the Midday Charity Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 47-4592410). Donations are tax-deductible.
- Shifts and specific tasks available
- Contact Jill Dabbs, Event Chair, at 253-223-8044 or contact@harborhounds.com
Harbor Hounds Community Dog Festival and Fundraiser (aka Harbor Hounds) provides a memorable and engaging experience for all attendees while supporting our cause. Join us for a day of community spirit, fun, and giving back!
