Quimper Events Collective

09/02/2026

📸 Last call, member businesses! Bids for our winter styled shoot are due Monday, September 7 at 6pm.

This is your chance to show your work, connect with other QEC members, and build a shared library of images we can all use to promote weddings and events across the Olympic Peninsula and East Jefferson County.

It's a paid, bid-awarded opportunity, open to QEC members. If you've been meaning to get your bid in, now's the time. 🌲

Check your email for the link and additional info.

Questions? Drop them in the comments or send us a message.

09/02/2026

What a unique opportunity to bond with your team in such a special setting.

As we move towards autumn and winter, we want to highlight our options for group tours and private charters! If you’re planning a corporate bonding event, school field trip, holiday party, or even a wedding, why not host it on the water? We offer bespoke tours for every group, from a 2-hour scenic cruise to a 5-hour whale watch! If you’re ready to make a booking or would like some more information on our group rates, please send an to our team: [email protected]. See you onboard!

08/17/2026

📍 Reminder: August Mix & Meet is TOMORROW!

Join us Monday, August 17 from 5–7pm at Sailor Vineyards for our monthly networking gathering. 🍷

Come see this one-of-a-kind spot for yourself — Sailor Vineyards doubles as both an event venue and a vacation rental, and it's a beautiful reason to get out and connect with fellow event pros across the Olympic Peninsula.
We'll also have Heidi from Tipsy Gypsy — QEC's board president — walking us through "How to Sell to Each Personality Type." Whether you're booking weddings, corporate events, or everything in between, it's a skill worth sharping.
✨ Open to non-members, too! If you've been curious about the Collective, this is a great low-key way to meet us.
RSVP in the comments so we know to expect you. See you there! 👋
📍 Sailor Vineyards | East Jefferson County

07/28/2026

Behind every smooth wedding, dinner, or celebration is a crew that knows what they're doing — and we're building a list of exactly those people.

We're putting together a roster of experienced, credentialed folks who are open to event work, so our member businesses have a go-to list when they need an extra set of skilled hands. Servers, bartenders, catering crew, setup and teardown, day-of support — if you've done the work, we want your name on the list.

If you're open to picking up event work, add your name 👉 https://forms.gle/rpBLAuBmt9aqvodM8

07/16/2026

Point Wilson Lighthouse standing tall against the Salish Sea — what a view to take in. 🌊

We had the joy of touring this iconic beacon at Fort Worden Historical State Park, tucked right here in East Jefferson County. History, coastline, and those wide-open water views all in one spot.

💍 Picture a micro wedding here: your closest people gathered, the lighthouse as your backdrop. Intimate, unforgettable, and unmistakably Olympic Peninsula.

Even better? Book one of the on-site vacation rentals, so you and your guests can stay right where you celebrate.

Dreaming up your own coastal celebration? Our members would love to help bring it to life. 🤍

📍 Fort Worden State Park | Point Wilson Lighthouse

07/15/2026

Our July member mixer is almost here, and we're gathering at the beautiful Point Wilson Lighthouse. ✨

A quick but important heads-up on parking: a Discover Pass is required to park at the Lighthouse. Don't have one? No problem — here's the easy workaround:
🅿️ Park at TAPS and carpool down with someone whose vehicle has a Discover Pass. Just pop inside TAPS, mention you're with QEC, and a bartender will issue you a parking pass.

This month's agenda is packed with good stuff. Come to:
🔧 Learn about the Gig Seeker list in development — a resource to help find workers for your events
📸 Get the scoop on our upcoming styled shoot
💡 Hear from Heidi Haney on her business intake process and how she converts leads into booked clients
Tour of the property from Mel the Keeper of the Lighthouse

Our mixers are open to non-members too — if your business is in the tourism or hospitality industry, come join us and see what the Collective is all about! 🤝

07/13/2026

🏆We are SO proud to see our member businesses nominated in this year's Best of the Olympic Peninsula – Jefferson County awards.

🙌🗓️ Voting is open Monday, July 13 – Sunday, July 26, 2026

Head to the ballot and show some love to the QEC members you know, trust, and celebrate alongside. Every vote helps crown the community favorites of 2026 — and there's no one we'd rather cheer on than our own. https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/contests/Best-of-Jefferson-County/ #//

Short & Sweet Bakery , Propolis, Lila’s Kitchen, Cearra's Cinnamon Rolls, The Resort at Port Ludlow, Taps at the Guardhouse, Finnriver, Castle & Crown Cellars, Deja View Photography Studio, Jen Lee Light, MJ Photography, Quilcene Lantern, Jefferson County Historical Society, Puget Sound Express, The Adams Pragge House Bed & Breakfast, Old Alcohol Plant, A&A Honey Bee Florals, Lexi Mara,

07/06/2026

🌊 Member Spotlight: Olympic Tours
Say hello to one of our member businesses bringing adventure to the waters of the Olympic Peninsula! 🛶
Based at the Cable House Canteen in the heart of beautiful Fort Worden State Park, Olympic Tours is your one-stop-shop for getting out on the water. Picture yourself paddling across Admiralty Inlet, framed by mountain views and the historic, charming backdrop of downtown Port Townsend.

Whether you're a seasoned paddler or a first-timer, they've got you covered with:
🚣 Guided kayak tours
🐋 Whale watch boating
🌊 Kayak rentals

And when you're back on land? The Cable House Canteen is right there to help you refuel. ☕
📍 Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA

Tag someone you'd love to hit the water with!

07/03/2026

Add it to your to-do list for your visit to Port Townsend!

07/03/2026

📣 QEC is hiring — help keep the Collective running!

We're looking for a part-time independent contractor to provide operations and marketing support for Quimper Events Collective through the end of 2026.

If you're organized, community-minded, and love seeing local event and wedding pros thrive, this one's for you. QEC is all about collaboration over competition — and we'd love to add someone who feels the same.

📄 Read the full RFP at the link. https://online.fliphtml5.com/quimpereventsco/QEC-RFP/
✉️ Proposals go to our Treasurer, Natalie Maitland (submission details in the RFP).
🗓️ Due Wednesday, July 8, 2026.