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Get Out: Weekend Planner, Sept. 9-11

Check our picks for the activities and hot spots to hit this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Gig Harbor Patch is coming to the rescue. We have the best bets for your done-with-work, outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars, restaurants and shops to explore.

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  • Where/When: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Sunday at the Puyallup Fair Grounds.
  • Why Go: The Puyallup Fair is finally here! So grab your friends and family and head to Puyallup for all the attractions you'd expect plus a few extras. Activities and entertainment include animal shows, 4-H and FFA students competing, grange displays, home arts cooking contests and quilts, the International Photo Exhibition that draws entries from all corners of the globe, Hobby Hall, floral designs and rides, including the new thrill ride, Vertigo. Patch will even have a booth at the Fair this year so be sure to stop by to say hi while you pick up some free Patch swag.
  • Cost: Admission ranges from $9 to $11. Kids under 5 are free. Discounted tickets to the Puyallup Fair are available at , and in Gig Harbor.

 

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  • Where/When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at .
  • Why Go: The Gig Harbor Quilt Festival is sponsoring a breast cancer fundraiser to benefit MultiCare's "Breast Health Assistance" program. This is the third in a series of events in 2011 to raise money for local breast cancer charities while celebrating and sharing the art of quilting. Drop by The Wine Studio on Friday from 5-8 p.m. to enjoy the featured wine tasting and a silent auction where you can bid to win a one-of-a-kind "Tree of Life" quilt.
  • Cost: Admission is free.

 

  • Where/When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at
  • Why Go: Come join in on the canine fun at this community sponsored event. Non-profits, businesses and community groups are getting together to put on this event for furry family members or other furry friends. The carnival's activities will feature a beer garden, live music, animal-related entertainment stage, vendor booths, pet parade, disc dog show, agility demonstration, food concessions and lots of activities that will keep families and pets entertained.
  • Cost: Admission is free.

 

  • Where/When: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at at various locations on Fox Island.
  • Why Go: The annual Fox Island Community Garage is back and this year, there are over 75 participants! Pick up your Garage Sale Maps at the Fox Island Alliance Church. There will also be garage sale and craft vendors at the Nichols Community Center. Enjoy your day of garage sale shopping!
  • Cost: Admission is free.

 

Seahawks vs. 49ers

  • Where/When: 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 at .
  • Why Go: Looking for a good spot to catch the first regular season game this Sunday? Check out friendly atmosphere, multiple TV screens, great service and most importantly, 19 different beers on tap. GO SEAHAWKS!
  • Cost: No cover.


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