Skansie Brothers Park
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
September 6, 2025
10 am - 3 pm
2025 Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Best Friend Sponsor
Best Friend Sponsor
Water Station Sponsor
Wag Bag Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Media Sponsor and Web Designer
Event Partner
DJ, Music and Audio Sponsor
Bouncy House Sponsor
KidZone Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Trophy and Awards Sponsor
Raffle Pick Up Location Sponsor
Puppy Bandana Sponsor
Volunteer Breakfast Sponsor
Pup Cup Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Harbor Animal Hospital
Bed, Bark & Beyond
Angel Dog Photography
Smith Brothers Farms
Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team
Old Dog Haven
Gig Harbor Veterinary Hospital
Evergreen Animal Hospital
Howling Mad Creations
Bayside Animal Lodge
First Financial Northwest Bank
KettleFish
K9 Companion Academy
St. John’s Episcopal Church
CHEW Dog Rescue
Petzen Animal Wellness
Aspirations By Paula
NorthWest Wag Rescue
KARE
City of Gig Harbor
Lucid Creating
K-9 Kids Dog 4-H Club
Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula Suicide Prevention Coalition
Gig Harbor Canine Cottage
Get Ready
for
Harbor Hounds
2025!
Our 21st 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 day of fun with neighbors, family and your furry best friend and also give back to the community by supporting The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday community outreach projects and grants. Vendor Scavenger Hunt, non-profits and merchant tents, food trucks, games, demonstrations, raffles, games, activities, temporary tattoos, and the ever-popular Dog Contests where you can Show off your pups’ talent! The Dog Contests is a crowd favorite, presided over by our esteemed judge, Mayor Mary Barber! We have contests and prizes for the kids too. Donations Welcome! Woof!!
Participate as an event sponsor, a booth vendor, an event participant, or all three! There is fun for everyone. Woof!
EVENT SCHEDULE
9:30am – Cashier & VIP Cashier Line Opens
10:00am – 2:00pm Vendor Booths Open
10:30am Raffle Tent Opens
10:15am – 2:30pm Vendor Scavenger Hunt
2:00pm – Raffle Winners Posted*
2:25pm – Vendor Scavenger Hunt Winner Announced*
2:30pm – 2:45pm – Dog Contests with the Mayor
3:00pm – Close of Harbor Hounds 2025
Online Auction Closes at 3:00pm Sunday
(*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!
