This longtime Christmas tree market in Gig Harbor has a new home after a sudden eviction
They thought the previous holiday season was their last. Now Patterson’s Farm Market is back in a new location, at least for the holidays.
The longtime market and produce stand is where many Gig Harbor-area residents get their Christmas trees and wreaths.
During last holiday season the Patterson family was suddenly evicted from the lot they’d been located at for decades. The owners of the lot told the Patterson family they wanted to do something else with the space on 38th Avenue in Gig Harbor.
They had to vacate six days after Christmas. It came as a shock to the Pattersons, Shelli Patterson previously told the Gateway.
The Pattersons found a new place to sell their Christmas trees and handmade decor this holiday season.
Starting Friday, Nov. 24, shoppers can find them set up in the parking lot of Anderson’s Market at 1902 Point Fosdick Dr. They will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m daily. until Dec. 18. Then they’ll only be open for custom orders and special requests until Dec. 24, Patterson said.
Patterson told the Gateway Wednesday, Nov. 15, that Anderson’s contacted them shortly after last holiday season and invited them to use the space.
She said they looked into getting another lease of their own elsewhere, but it did not make sense financially.
This year they’ll have Christmas trees, fresh cedar garlands, and local handmade wreaths.
Those with a special holiday request or an idea for a custom order can call 253-225-2479 or message the Patterson’s Farm Market Facebook page.
More places to buy Christmas trees and decor near Gig Harbor
There are a few other spots shoppers can grab a Christmas tree in the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula areas.
Turnbull Trees - 1512 Whiteman Road SW, Lakebay
The local farm offers fresh Christmas trees and holiday wreaths and garlands, according to their Facebook page.
Starting Nov. 24 they are open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m. to dark, the Facebook post said.
The farm will remain open until Dec. 17 or until they run out of trees.
Visitors can also say hello to the farm animals on the property. In August, a new calf was born. She’s named Cocoa.
Raft Island Roses - 7201 Rosedale St. NW, Gig Harbor
This local garden center has been selling trees for about 20 years.
They have fresh Christmas trees, homemade wreaths, candle rings and more.
They are closed on Thanksgiving and then reopen seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the second week of December, according to their Facebook page.
Home Depot Garden Center - 5120 Borgen Blvd., Gig Harbor
Each November and December, Home Depot receives shipments of Christmas trees from local growers on a regular basis, their website said. They also have artificial trees.
Local Boys - 6702 Tyee Dr. NW, Gig Harbor
Local Boys posted on Facebook Nov. 13 that their Christmas trees are ready for sale.
The Garden Room and Home - 5010 Point Fosdick Dr., Gig Harbor
The Garden Room has a “tree lot” full of artificial trees. They also have Christmas decor and gifts for sale.
Costco - 10990 Harbor Hill Dr., Gig Harbor
Costco has a large selection of artificial trees.
Gig Harbor Christmas Shop closed
The Christmas Shop at 4102 Harborview Dr. has closed.
Michael Schmidtke with The Beach Basket next door told the Gateway in an email that The Christmas Shop closed because the person who ran the business for the last 35 years retired. He did not say when the business closed. The Beach Basket remains open.
Further information was not immediately available.
This story was originally published November 20, 2023 at 5:30 AM.
