Events
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January
1-31 Come Have A Ball – North Beach
Beachcomb for “planted” glass floats.
Contact: (360) 289-2451
7-8 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: GH Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
21 Wine & Seafood Festival – Elma
Great local food, wine & vendors.
Contact: Elma Chamber at (360) 482-3055
February
1-28 Come Have A Ball – North Beach
Beachcomb for “planted” glass floats.
Contact: WA Coast Chamber at (360) 289-2451
4-5 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: (360) 482-2651
11-12 Antique & Collectible Show – Ocean Shores
Over 50 booths of vintage collectibles.
Contact: 360-289-3887
18-19 Around the Block Quilt Show – Fairgrounds, Elma
Non-judged quilt show plus vendors & drawings.
Contact: GHC Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
24-26 Chocolate on the Beach Festival – Pacific Beach
Arts & crafts merchants, baking contests & more.
Contact: Stephanie (360) 276-0009
March
1-31 Come Have a Ball – North Beach
Beachcomb for “planted” glass floats.
Contact: WA Coast Chamber (360) 289-2451
3-4 Beachcomber’s Fun Fair – Ocean Shores
View treasures & learn the art of beachcombing.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-9586
3.4 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – GHC Fairgrounds Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: (360) 482-2651
10-11 Top Dog Agility Show – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
All breed dog competition. Free admission.
Contact: (360) 482-2651
17 St. Patty’s Day Run – Hoquiam
2 mile, 5 k, and 10k run.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
17.18 Driftwood Show & Glass Float Roundup – Grayland
Driftwood collectors exhibit and compete.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
23-25 GH Mounted Posse Indoor Pro Rodeo, Elma
Indoor pro rodeo with bulls, broncs, vendors & food.
Contact: GHC Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
24 Razor Clam Festival – Ocean Shores
Cook off, clam shovel art contest & more.
Contact: (360) 289-2451
TBA Avalon Glass Float Show & Sale – Pacific Beach
Benefit for the Museum of the North Beach.
Contact: (360) 276-4441
April
Ongoing:
Straddleline Off Road Vehicle Park – McCleary
Weekly Car Races – GH Raceway, Elma
5 Easter Egg Hunt – Hoquiam
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
7-8 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: (360) 482-8651
14 Sharon Grange Oyster Feed – Porter
Best oysters on the harbor and all you can eat!
Contact: (360) 482-4110
20-22 Photo & Fine Arts Show – Ocean Shores
Works of photographers & artists featured.
Contact: Ocean shores VIC (360) 289-9586
21 “World Class” Crab Races & Crab Feed – Westport
Food, music, crab races & more.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
28-29 Rock and Gem Show – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
Sponsored by GH Gem & Geology Society.
Contact: GHC Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
28 Annual Loyalty Day Parade – Westport
Sponsored by VFW – celebrate your American pride.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
28-29 Grays Harbor Outdoor Adventure Expo – Elma
Outdoor expo at the fairgrounds. Vendors, displays & more.
Contact: (360) 482-2651
May
Ongoing:
Straddleline Off-Road Vehicle Park – McCleary
Weekly Car Races – Grays Harbor Raceway, Elma
4-6 Shorebird Festival – Hoquiam
Shorebird fun fair, field trips, lectures & viewing.
Contact: Shorebird Festival (800) 303-8498
5 Run for the Birds – Hoquiam
2 mile, 5 k, and 10k run.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
5 Annual Ocosta Oyster Feed – Westport
Westport fundraising oyster feed.
Contact: (360) 648-2190
11-13 Annual Clearwater Classic – Westport
Watch or participate in this surfing competition.
Contact: (206) 551-2881
12-13 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
19-20 Home & Garden Show – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
See what’s new & impressive in the building industry.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
24 Sasquatch Festival – Lake Quinault
Bigfoot entertainment, hikes & more .
Contact: (360) 288-2913
June
Ongoing:
Straddleline Off-Road Vehicle Park – McCleary
Weekly Car Races – Grays Harbor Raceway, Elma
2-3 International Kite Challenge – Ocean Shores
Annual event showcasing kites & kite flying.
Contact: (360) 289-4103
9 Flag Day Parade & Street Dance – Ocean Shores
Salute the stars and stripes with this parade and dance.
Contact: (360) 289-2314
9 Fleur de Lis Festival & Art in the Vines – Westport
Westport Winery hosts a French themed art market.
Contact: (360) 648-2224
22-24 Rusty Scupper’s Pirate Daze – Westport
Fun, family festival celebrating pirates & ships.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
29-7/1 Five Star Sand & Sawdust Festival – Ocean Shores
Master & amateur sand and chainsaw competition.
Contact: (360) 289-3797
July
Ongoing:
Straddleline Off-Road Vehicle Park – McCleary
Weekly Car Races – Grays Harbor Raceway, Elma
3 Oakville Independence Day Parade – Oakville
Reenactment of last bank robbed on horseback.
Contact: Oakville Chamber (360) 273-2702
4 Old Fashioned 4th – Westport
Kids activities, games, music & fireworks.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
4 Splash Festival – Aberdeen
Day-long festival with games, music & fireworks.
Contact: City of Aberdeen Parks Dept. (360) 537-3229
4 Fire O’er The Water – Ocean City/Ocean Shores
Fireworks display over the ocean.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-9586
7 Hot Rod Rally & Fun Run – Hoquiam
Classic cars and a fun run.
Contact: (360) 637-6040
7-8 Antique Tractor Pull & Engine Show – Fairgrounds, Elma
Displays, tractor pulls & vendors.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
13-15 Windrider Kite Festival – Grayland
2nd largest kite festival in Washington.
Contact: Cranberry Coast Chamber (800) 473-6018
13-15 McCleary Bear Festival – McCleary
Carnival, car show, parade, games, & bear stew.
Contact: (360) 495-3031
21-22 Eastside Street Rods Show & Shine – Westport
Vehicle display, parade & more.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
26-29 The New Sun & Surf Run – Ocean Shores
Over 2000 motorcycles, dance,
parade & more!
Contact: (360) 289-9586
28 Elk River Challenge – Westport
Man-powered boat race.
Contact: (360) 268-9712
August
Ongoing:
Straddleline Off-Road Vehicle Park – McCleary
Weekly Car Races, Grays Harbor Raceway-Elma
3-4 Heat On The Street Car & Motorcycle Show – Elma
Classic car show and vendors.
Contact: Elma Chamber (360) 482-3055
8-12 Grays Harbor County Fair – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
1st rate entertainment & county fair good times.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
18-19 Fun Fly – Ocean Shores
Novice and professional kite flyers perform.
Contact: (360) 289-4103
18-19 Westport Art Festival – Westport
Juried show of arts & crafts, some for sale.
Contact: (360) 268-9133
25-26 On Track Art Festival – Hoquiam
Diverse arts and crafts plus vendors with wares for sale.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
TBA Zucchini Festival – Oakville
Festival celebrating the wonderful harvest of zucchini!
Contact: Oakville Chamber (360) 273-2702
TBA Grayland Jet Ski Competition – Grayland
Contact: (360)267-2003
September
1-2 Customs NW Car Show – Fairgrounds, Elma
Open to all classes – unfinished & finished cars.
Contact: Kathy Cummins (425) 347-0645
1 Annual Seafood Festival & Craft Show – Westport
Food, crafts, music & fun at the Maritime Museum.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
2-3 Kelper’s Festival & Shake Rat Rendezvous – Pacific Beach
Crazy festival with costumed parade, food, and fun.
Contact: (360) 276-4727
7-9 Arts & Crafts Festival – Ocean Shores
Largest arts & crafts festival in SW Washington.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-4094
8 Brady’s Oysters Clean Water Oyster Feed – Westport
Oyster stew, steamed oysters & more.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
8 Reynvaan Run – Hoquiam
2 mile, 5 k, and 10k run.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
8 Logger’s Playday – Hoquiam
Loggers share their skills and compete plus a parade.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
7-9 Up Your Wind Kite Festival – Pacific Beach
Kite contests & choreographed kite flying.
Contact: WA Coast Chamber (800) 276-4727
14-16 NW Junior Rodeo – Fairgrounds, Elma
Junior rodeo and fundraiser.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
15-16 Sandcastle Contest & Ducky Race – Pacific Beach
Amateur sandcastle contest.
Contact: (360) 276-4727
15-31 Boat Basin Salmon Derby – Westport
Catch a salmon off the docks and win prizes.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
15-16 30 Miles of Junque Garage Sale – Westport
30 miles of garage sales along S. Beach area roads.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
22 Buckaroo Days – Elma
Chili cook off, cowboy art and more.
Contact: Elma Chamber (360) 482-3055
28-30 Whale of a Quilt Show – Ocean Shores
Seminars, boutique items & quilt show.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-3136
October
6-7 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
6-7 Crush Me, Squeeze Me, Make Me Wine – Westport
All ages grape stomping, contests, music & fun!
Contact: Westport Winery (360) 648-2224
13-14 Cranberry Harvest Festival – Grayland
Cranberry crafts, food, decorations, bog tours & more.
Contact: Cranberry Coast Chamber (800) 473-6018
18-21 Irish Festival – Hoquiam
Festival celebrating all things Irish.
Contact: (360) 637-6040
19-21 Mushroom Festival – Lake Quinault
Mushroom lectures, cooking demos & guided tours.
Contact: Lake Quinault VIC (360) 288-2432
26-28 Celtic Music Festival – Ocean Shores
Largest Irish music celebration on West Coast.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-9586
27 Haunted Hoquiam Run – Hoquiam
2 mile, 5k, 10k run.
Contact: City Of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
November
2-4 Jazz at the Beach – Ocean Shores
Jazz festival with vendors, food & more.
Contact: Jazz Hotline (360) 289-4094
3-4 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
9-11 Starving Artist Sale – Westport
Local artists sell their art.
Contact: (800) 345-6223
11 Veterans Day Parade – Elma
Old fashioned parade to honor veterans.
Contact: (360) 482-2651
17 Turkey Trot – Hoquiam
2 mile, 5 k, and 10k run.
Contact: City Of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
17-18 Country Christmas Bazaar – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
Bazaar featuring handmade crafts, furniture, foods & more.
Contact: GHC Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
23-25 Winter Fanta Sea Craft Show – Ocean Shores
Handmade crafts & arts from over 50 vendors.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-9586
December
1 Santa by the Sea – Westport
US Coast Guard brings Santa in for photos & goodies.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
1-2 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
7-9 Festival of Lights – Montesano
Parade, light tours, food, bonfire & small town charm.
Contact: Grays Harbor Tourism (800) 621-9625
