Highmark Marine Open House & Marine Trades Fair
Join us Tuesday, March 3rd, to celebrate the grand opening of Sitka’s shipyard, operated by Highmark Marine Group at the Gary Paxton Industrial Park.
Doors open at 10:00 AM. The event will feature a marine trades fair with vendor booths, live demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with industry professionals. Lunch will be provided by El Oso Café from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Chamber will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:15 PM.
Event Schedule
10:00 AM | Doors Open
10:30 AM | PPG | Coating Application Best Practices
11:00 AM | Schaeffer’s Oil | Performance Demonstration
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch by El Oso Café
11:30 AM | AMSEA | Maritime Safety Presentation
12:15 PM | Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Date and Time
Tuesday Mar 3, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM AKST
10:00 AM | Doors open
10:30 AM | PPG – Coating Application Best Practices
11:00 AM | Schaeffer's Oil – Performance Demonstration
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch provided by El Oso Café
11:30 AM | AMSEA – Maritime Safety Presentation
12:15 PM | Storefront Ribbon Cutting
Location
Highmark Marine Group
Gary Paxton Industrial Park
4690 Sawmill Creek Rd.
Sitka, AK 99835
Fees/Admission
Free and open to the community.
