Each year we look forward to the Round Rock Contest. What is the Round Rock Contest? The Round Rock Competition was created in 1951 by C.E. Shaw, a popular Gig Harbor figure who was always looking for ways to have fun. Shaw had become well known for entertaining Gig Harbor with Rooster Races in the 30's and 40's.
The concept for the contest is simple. Participants search for the roundest natural rock they can find and submit it to the Harbor History Museum. All rock entries must have been found in Washington State, be naturally formed, and meet the size specifications in our rules (loosely, no smaller than a ping-pong ball and no larger than a softball).
Submissions may be dropped off Wednesday - Saturdays starting on June 29th - July 30th between 11 am-4 pm. Please email operations@harborhistorymuseum.org if you have any questions. The winners of the Round Rock Contest will be announced on August 20th, 2022 at History Rocks. Cash prizes will be awarded to the five rocks judged to be the most perfectly spherical rocks.
