Events
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January
5 New Year’s Resolution Fun Run – Hoquiam
Fun Run in Hoquiam.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
5-6 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
9 Wine & Seafood Festival – Elma
Great local food, wine & vendors.
Contact: Elma Chamber of Commerce (360) 482-3055
February
2-3 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
9-10 Antique & Collectible Show – Ocean Shores
Over 50 booths of vintage collectibles.
Contact: (360) 289-3887
16-17 Around the Block Quilt Show – Fairgrounds, Elma
Non-judged quilt show plus vendors & drawings.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
22-24 Chocolate on the Beach Festival – Pacific Beach
Arts & crafts merchants, baking contests & more.
Contact: Stephanie (360) 276-0009
March
2-3 Beachcomber’s Fun Fair – Ocean Shores
View treasures & learn the art of beachcombing.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-9586
2-3 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
2-3 Top Dog Agility Show – Fairgrounds, Elma
All breed dog competition. Free admission.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
17 St. Patty’s Day Run – Hoquiam
2 mile, 5k, and 10k run.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
16-17 Driftwood Show & Glass Float Roundup – Grayland
Driftwood collectors exhibit and compete.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (360) 268-1234
22-24 GH Mounted Posse Indoor Pro Rodeo – Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor pro rodeo with bulls, broncs, vendors & food.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
23-24 Razor Clam Festival & Seafood Extravaganza – 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
6-7 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
13-14 Sharon Grange Oyster Feed – Porter/Oakville
Best oysters on the Harbor and all you can eat! Dinner starts at noon and goes until 7pm. Menu also includes ham, potatos green beans and homemade desserts.
Contact: (360) 482-4110
19-21 Photo & Fine Arts Show – Ocean Shores
Works of photographers & artists featured.
Contact: Judith Altrude (360) 267-2326
20-21 Grays Harbor Outdoor Adventure Expo – Fairgrounds, Elma
Outdoor expo at the fairgrounds. Vendors, displays & more.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
20 “World Class” Crab Races & Crab Feed – Westport
Food, music, crab races & more.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
27-28 Rock and Gem Show – Fairgrounds, Elma
Sponsored by GH Gem & Geology Society. Gates open at 10am and admission is free. Vendors, displays & more.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
26-28 Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival—Hoquiam
Shorebird fun fair, field trips, lectures & viewing. Thousands of birders and eco-tourists flock to see this spectacle.
Contact: Shorebird Festival (360) 289-5048
27 Annual Loyalty Day Parade – Westport
Sponsored by VFW – celebrate your American pride!
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
May
Ongoing:
Straddleline Off-Road Vehicle Park – McCleary
Weekly Car Races – Grays Harbor Raceway, Elma
4 Run for the Birds – Hoquiam
2 mile, 5k, and 10k run. Registration starts at 8am. Fee is $15 for a shirt/$5 without.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
4 31st Annual Ocosta Oyster Feed – Westport
Westport fundraising oyster feed featuring locally grown oysters. All you can eat from 3-7pm. Beer & wine available for extra fee.
Contact: (360) 648-2190
18-19 12th Annual Clearwater Classic – Westport
Watch or participate in this surfing competition. Start time TBD.
Contact: (206) 551-2881 or www.cleanwaterclassic.com
18-19 Home & Garden Show – Fairgrounds, Elma
See what’s new & impressive in the landscaping industry. Doors open at 10am.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
June
Ongoing:
Straddleline Off-Road Vehicle Park – McCleary
Weekly Car Races – Grays Harbor Raceway, Elma
1-2 Festival of Colors Kite Festival – Ocean Shores
Annual event showcasing kites & kite flying. Great event for the whole family!
Contact: Ocean Shores Kites (360) 289-4103
8 Flag Day Parade – Ocean Shores
Salute the stars and stripes with this parade. Family fun with barching bands, drill teams and more! Starts at 11 am.
Contact: (360) 289-2314
8 Fleur de Lis Festival & Art in the Vines – Westport
Westport Winery hosts a French themed art market & wine tasting festival. Local artists display wares from 11am-4 pm.
Contact: Westport Winery (360) 648-2224
21-23 5 Star Dealership’s Sand & Sawdust Festival – Ocean Shores Convention Center
Master & amateur sand and chainsaw competition. Admission and sculpting classes are free. Doors open at 7am, competition begins at 9 am.
Contact: OS Convention Center (360) 289-3797 or www.oceanshoresact.com
22 Hoquiam Half Marathon and Fun Run, Hoquiam
Celebrate summer with a fun run half marathon in downtown Hoquiam. Registration is 8:30-10am. Fees are$25 with a shirt/$15 without.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
21-23 Rusty Scupper’s Pirate Daze – Westport
Fun, family festival celebrating pirates & ships. Friday fun begins at noon, 10am-10pm Saturday, and 10am-5pm Sunday. Admission is free.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (360) 268-1234
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 begining at 2pm along teh scenic Chehalis waterfront. Live music, entertainers, games, & fireworks.
Contact: City of Aberdeen Parks Dept. (360) 537-3229
4 Fire O’er The Water – Ocean City/Ocean Shores CANCELLED
Fireworks display over the ocean.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-9586
4-7 Rolling Thunder Vietnam Memorial Wall – Elma
Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall pays tribute to our soldiers and armed forces. Open 24 hours/day.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
12-14 Windrider Kite Festival – Grayland
2nd largest kite festival in Washington. Free admission. Friday events start at 11am, Sat. & Sun. 9am.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (360) 268-1234
12-14 McCleary Bear Festival – McCleary
Carnival, car show, parade, games, & bear stew.
Contact: (360) 495-3031
13 Hot Rod Rally & Fun Run – Hoquiam
Classic cars and a fun run. 10k, 5k and two mile runs. Registration begins at 11am. Entry fee is $15 with a shirt/$10 without.
Contact: (360) 637-6040
13-14 Antique Tractor Pull & Engine Show – Fairgrounds, Elma
Antique engine & tractor displays, tractor pulls & vendors. Dorrs open at 8 am & admission is $5.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
20-21 Eastside Street Rods Show & Shine – Westport
Vehicle display, parade & more.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
26-28 Sun & Surf Run – Ocean Shores
Over 2000 motorcycles, dance, parade & more – raising funds for charity. Enjoy stunt teams, a dance adn a parade. Start time is noon.
Contact: (360) 289-9586 or www.sunandsurfevent.com
27 Midnight Cruisers Rod Fest – Aberdeen
2nd annual Rod Fest in downtown Aberdeen. Show starts at 9am and admission is $15.
Contact: Bill Jenkins (360) 532-8690
28 Elk River Challenge – Westport
Man-powered boat race on the bay. Start and finish at Brady’s Oysters. Start time for first race is 11am.
Contact: (360) 268-9712
August
Ongoing:
Straddleline Off-Road Vehicle Park – McCleary
Weekly Car Races, Grays Harbor Raceway-Elma
3 Heat On The Street Car & Motorcycle Show – Elma
Classic car show plus vendors sponsored by Elma Chamber of Commerce. Registration is $10 which includes a t-shirt, race tickets adn a gift bag.
Contact: Elma Chamber (360) 482-3055
3 5th Annual Tuna Classic – Westport
Charitable Tuna Derby.
Contact: 206-218-6785
7-11 Grays Harbor County Fair – Fairgrounds, Elma
1st rate entertainment & county fair good times. All entertainment is free with your paid fair admission.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651 www.ghcfairgrounds.com
10-11 Grayland Jet Ski Competition – Grayland
Riders from all over the country compete for cash and prizes. Show starts at 9am. Food and live music
Contact: (360) 593-0984 or www.westcoastsurfriders.com/graylandopen
17-18 Fun Fly – Ocean Shores
Novice and professional kite flyers perform. Event starts at 10am and admission is free.
Contact: (360) 289-4103
17-18 Westport Art Festival – Westport
Juried show of arts & crafts, some for sale.
Contact: (360) 268-9133
24-25 On Track Art Festival – Hoquiam
Diverse arts and crafts plus vendors with wares for sale.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
31 Customs NW Car Show – Fairgrounds, Elma
Open to all classes – unfinished & finished cars. Hours are Sat. 9am-4pm and Sun. 9am-3pm.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
31-9/1 Kelpers Festival & Shake Rat Rendevous – Pacific Beach
Wacky festival featuring parade, logging challenge & more! Event starts at noon Sat. & Sun.
Contact: Museum of the North Beach (360) 276-4441
September
6-8 Arts & Crafts Festival – Ocean Shores
Largest arts & crafts festival in SW Washington.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-4094
7 Reynvaan Run – Hoquiam
2 mile, 5k, and 10k run during Loggers Playday. Registration is $15 with a shirt/$5 without. Sign in is at 8am/run starts at 9am.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
7 Logger’s Playday – Hoquiam
Loggers share their skills and compete plus a parade. Events are free and start at 10am.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
7-9 Up Your Wind Kite Festival – Pacific Beach
Kite contests & choreographed kite flying at Pacific Beach State Park. Event is free.
Contact: WA Coast Chamber (360) 276-4727
7 Zucchini Festival – Oakville
Festival celebrating the wonderful harvest of zucchini! Cook-off at the city park begins at 10am.
Contact: Oakville Chamber (360) 273-2702
14 Brady’s Oysters Clean Water Oyster Feed – Westport
Oyster stew, steamed oysters & more. Event runs from noon-5pm. Proceeds benefit clean water preservation and scholarships.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
15-31 Boat Basin Salmon Derby – Westport
Catch a salmon off the docks and win prizes.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (360) 268-1234
21-22 30 Miles of Junque Garage Sale – Westport
30 miles of garage sales along S. Beach area roads.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
21 Buckaroo Days – Elma
Parade through downtown, chili & salsa cook off, cowboy art, petting zoo, fiddlers, a karaoke contest and more.
Contact: Elma Chamber (360) 482-3055
27-29 Whale of a Quilt Show – Ocean Shores at the Convention Center
Seminars, boutique items & quilt show. Free admission. Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-3136
October
5-6 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
6 Crush Me, Squeeze Me, Make Me Wine – Westport
All ages grape stomping, contests, music & fun! Lucy and Ethyl look-alike contest open to men, women, children and pets! Begins at 11am.
Contact: Westport Winery (360) 648-2224
10 Haunted Hoquiam Run – Hoquiam
2 mile, 5k, 10k run.
Contact: City Of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
11-13 Shafer Meadows Fiber Fest – Fairgrounds, Elma
Everything handmade from quilts, sweaters, handbags and more. Seminars and demos too. Free admission!
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
12-13 Cranberry Harvest Festival – Grayland
Cranberry crafts, food, decorations, bog tours & more.
Contact: Westport/Grayland Chamber (800) 345-6223
19-20 Mushroom Festival – Lake Quinault
Mushroom lectures, cooking demos & guided tours.
Contact: Lake Quinault Lodge (360) 288-2910
24-27 Irish Festival – Hoquiam
Festival celebrating all things Irish.
Contact: (360) 637-6040
25-27 Celtic Music Festival – Ocean Shores
Largest Irish music celebration on West Coast.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-9586
November
2-3 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
11 Veterans Day Parade – Elma
Old fashioned parade to honor veterans.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
TBA Turkey Trot – Hoquiam
2 mile, 5k, and 10k run.
Contact: City Of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
23-24 Country Christmas Bazaar – Fairgrounds, Elma
Bazaar featuring handmade crafts, furniture, foods & more.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
29-12/1 Winter Fanta –Sea Craft Show – Ocean Shores
Handmade crafts & arts from over 50 vendors.
Contact: Ocean Shores VIC (360) 289-9586
December
7 Santa by the Sea – Westport
US Coast Guard brings Santa in for photos & goodies.
Contact: S. Beach Buccaneers (253) 381-5989
7-8 Swap Meet in the Pavilion – Fairgrounds, Elma
Indoor! Browse through bargains.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651
7 Ho Ho Hoquiam Fun Run – Hoquiam
2 mile, 5k and 10k run.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040
8-9 Festival of Lights – Montesano
Parade, light tours, food, bonfire & small town charm.
Contact: Montesano Chamber (360) 249-5522
