Grays Harbor Tourism

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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