Grays Harbor Tourism

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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 Sharon Grange Oyster Feed – Porter
Best oysters on the Harbor and all you can eat!
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.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651

26-28 Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival—Hoquiam
Shorebird fun fair, field trips, lectures & viewing.
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.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040

4 31st Annual Ocosta Oyster Feed – Westport
Westport fundraising oyster feed.
Contact: (360) 648-2190

18-19 12th Annual Clearwater Classic – Westport
Watch or participate in this surfing competition.
Contact: (206) 551-2881

18-19 Home & Garden Show – Fairgrounds, Elma
See what’s new & impressive in the landscaping industry.
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.
Contact: (360) 289-4103

8 Flag Day Parade – Ocean Shores
Salute the stars and stripes with this parade.
Contact: (360) 289-2314

8 Fleur de Lis Festival & Art in the Vines – Westport
Westport Winery hosts a French themed art market.
Contact: Westport Winery (360) 648-2224

21-23 5 Star Dealership’s Sand & Sawdust Festival – Ocean Shores
Master & amateur sand and chainsaw competition.
Contact: (360) 289-3797

22 Hoquiam Half Marathon and Fun Run, Hoquiam
Fun run in downtown Hoquiam.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040

21-23 Rusty Scupper’s Pirate Daze – Westport
Fun, family festival celebrating pirates & ships.
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 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

4-7 Rolling Thunder Vietnam Memorial Wall – Elma
Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall pays tribute to our
soldiers and armed forces.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651

12-14 Windrider Kite Festival – Grayland
2nd largest kite festival in Washington.
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.
Contact: (360) 637-6040

13-14 Antique Tractor Pull & Engine Show -
Fairgrounds, Elma
Displays, tractor pulls & vendors.
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!
Contact: (360) 289-9586

27 Midnight Cruisers Rod Fest – Aberdeen
2nd annual Rod Fest in downtown Aberdeen.
Contact: Bill Jenkins (360) 532-8690

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 Heat On The Street Car & Motorcycle Show – Elma
Classic car show plus vendors.
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.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651

17-18 Fun Fly – Ocean Shores
Novice and professional kite flyers perform.
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.
Contact: Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (360) 482-2651

31-9/1 Kelpers Festival & Shake Rat Rendevous – Pacific Beach
Wacky festival featuring parade, logging challenge & more!
Contact: Museum of the North Beach (360) 276-4441

September

1 Grayland Jet Ski Competition – Grayland
Professional and amateur Jet Ski Competition.
Contact: (360) 593-0984

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.
Contact: City of Hoquiam (360) 637-6040

7 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 (360) 276-4727

7 Zucchini Festival – Oakville
Festival celebrating the wonderful harvest of zucchini!
Contact: Oakville Chamber (360) 273-2702

14 Brady’s Oysters Clean Water Oyster Feed – Westport
Oyster stew, steamed oysters & more.
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
Chili cook off, cowboy art and more.
Contact: Elma Chamber (360) 482-3055

27-29 Whale of a Quilt Show – Ocean Shores
Seminars, boutique items & quilt show.
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!
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
Fiber festival with vendors, demos and more!
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