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2010 Events |
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Dates &
Locations |
Annual Event
Descriptions
(Event Dates May Vary) |
January thru February
Local Beaches |
STORM WATCHING - 18 miles of beachcombing at its best.
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March thru May
Westport
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GRAY WHALE WATCHING - Boat excursions leave from the Westport Marina. Call ahead for reservations
1-800-345-6223.
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March 20 & 21
Grayland
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BEACHCOMBERS DRIFTWOOD
SHOW - Driftwood collectors exhibit and competition 1-800-473-6018.
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April 10
Grayland
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7th ANNUAL BLUEGRASS BY THE BOGS - Come listen
to music and enjoy great food. Jar & Jug live auction, silent auction
and raffle. Historic Grayland Community Hall. For more information,
Click Here. |
April 17 & 18
Westport
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WORLD CLASS CRAB RACES, DERBY AND CRAB FEED - A unique family fun experience! Come EAT
* RACE * ENJOY! For additional information,
Click Here. |
April 17
Local Beaches |
COAST CLEAN-UP - The crew from Olympic Coast
Cleanup will take on the South Beach Area. For additional information,
Click Here! |
April 17
Tokeland, North Cove & Grayland |
TOKELAND & NORTHCOVE ART STUDIO TOUR 2010 -
Twenty local artists will hold open studio tours and public art displays
throughout Tokeland, North Cove and Grayland. Contact Judith Altruda
360-267-2326. |
April 30 - May 2
Hoquiam |
15th ANNUAL GRAYS HARBOR SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL -
Headquartered at Hoquiam High School. For information call (800)
303-8498. |
May 1
Westport
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LOYALTY DAY PARADE - Westport's 8th Annual,
sponsored by the VFW. Starts at noon at the Maritime Museum. For
information call 360-268-7054. |
May 1
Ocosta |
28th ANNUAL OYSTER FEED - Ocosta Recreation
Hall 3-7 pm - All you can eat (Approx. 5 miles east of Westport). For
information call 360-648-2190. |
May 14- 16
Westport
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9th ANNUAL CLEANWATER CLASSIC - Watch or participate in this surfing contest in Westport. For
information contact Pamela Clark at (503) 805-9668 or
clark_pamela@yahoo.com. |
May TBD
Local Beaches |
ANNUAL SPRING PERCH DERBY - Fish
for perch in the surf and win cash & prizes. Info: (360) 268-1030. |
May 30
Westport
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BLESSING OF THE FLEET - This longstanding annual event includes a procession, blessing and Coast Guard
rescue demonstration.
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May 31
Westport |
VFW MEMORIAL CEREMONY - Memorial
Ceremony at Veterans memorial Park, begins at 11:00am. Contact 360-268-9543. |
June thru September
Westport
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WESTPORT CHARTER
ASSOCIATION FISHING DERBY - Compete for daily cash prizes in the Sportfishing Capital of the World. |
June 25 - 27
Westport
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RUSTY SCUPPER'S PIRATE DAZE -
Rival pirates invade Westport for a weekend of fun, food and frivolity.
Dress up in your "Pirate Finery" and shop, dance, interact and enjoy the
mystique of Rusty Scupper and his bawdy band of buccaneers! For
addition information,
Click Here. |
July 4
Westport
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MARITIME MUSEUM'S OLE FASHIONED 4th - Crafts, music and food at the Maritime Museum.
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July 4
Tokeland
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TOKELAND'S 4th OF JULY
PARADE - Join the uptown parade in one of Washington's oldest resort towns.
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July 9 - 11
Grayland Beach
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WINDRIDERS KITE FESTIVAL - Kite flying competition, demonstrations, games, and auction.
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July 10
Tokeland
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SHOALWATER BAY SOBRIETY
POW WOW - Sponsored by the Shoalwater Bay Tribe of Tokeland at the new
Shoalwater Bay Gymnasium 360-267-6766.
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July 16 - 17
Westport |
EASTSIDE STREET RODS SHOW
& SHINE - Scenic poker run, parade and Show & Shine! |
July 31
Elk River
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ELK RIVER BOAT CHALLENGE -
A 7 mile human-powered boat race at 12:00 noon on the beautiful Elk River Estuary 360-268-9712.
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August 14
Westport
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5th ANNUAL RUN/WALK FOR THE LIGHT - Sponsored by the Washington Lightkeepers Association. 8:30 am Registration
10:00 am Race. For additional information and registration,
Click Here. |
August TBD
Local Beaches |
ANNUAL SUMMER PERCH DERBY - Fish
for perch in the surf and win cash & prizes. Info: (360) 268-1030 Jim
Jackson. |
August 21 & 22
Westport
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WESTPORT ART FESTIVAL - Juried show of fine arts and crafts. Contact the
Alaskan Motel 360-268-9133. For Art/Craft Vendor Application,
click here. For Food Vendor
Application,
click here. |
September 4
Westport
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64th ANNUAL SEAFOOD
FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW - A family feast with fresh fish, oysters
and more. Live music and local crafts. |
September 11
Westport
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BRADY'S WORLD FAMOUS
OYSTER FEED - Oysters served every way you love them! Proceeds
benefit clean water and scholarships.
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September 11
Westport
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2nd ANNUAL WASHINGTON TUNA CLASSIC - Charitable tuna
derby. Proceeds benefit Northwest Harvest, Wounded Warrior Project and
Disabled American Veterans. For info call (206) 218-6785 or
Click Here. |
September 11 & 12
Westport
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SECOND ANNUAL "DOCK OF THE BAY" BLUES FESTIVAL - 6 regionally recognized Blues Bands will
entertain from 1 to 10 pm on Westhaven Drive in front of the Maritime Museum.
For additional information, Click Here. |
September 15 - October 31
Westport
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BOAT BASIN SALMON DERBY - Dockside fishing for cash and other fine prizes. For
derby rules, click here. |
September 18 & 19
Local Beaches |
38th ANNUAL OPERATION
SHORE PATROL- Beach cleanup sponsored by the State 4X4 Association. |
September 18 & 19
Local Area
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30 MILES OF JUNQUE - From Tokeland to Westport and Ocosta, Garage Sales Galore. |
September 18
Tokeland |
TOKELAND ART SHOW & WINE TASTING - Come to the Tradewinds Resort Conference Center in Tokeland for this benefit
event. Art sale by local artists begins at noon, wine tasting and
finger foods from 4pm - 8pm. (360) 267-1036. |
October 1, 2, 3
Aberdeen |
WINE FESTIVAL - 'Crush Me, Squeeze Me, Make Me Wine
at the Beach Festival' - have a grape stomping good time at the beach.
Live music, grape stomping, food and wine tasting. A Lucy and Ethel
look-alike contest for all. Westport Winery, corner of SR105 & South
Arbor Rd, halfway between Westport and Aberdeen. Info: (360) 648-2224. |
October 9 & 10
Grayland
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CRANBERRY HARVEST FESTIVAL
- Bog tours, Cranberry cook off, and firelight parade 1-800-473-6018.
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October 9 & 10
Tokeland |
TOKELAND QUILT SHOW
- Staged at Bayshore RV Park in Tokeland. Free
admission.
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November 12 - 14
Tokeland
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TOKELAND COUNTRY SAMPLER -
Crafts bazaar at the Tokeland
Hotel to benefit the Children's Hospital in Seattle. Open hours: Fri 12th 2-7, Sat 13th 9-5, Sun 14th 10-2. For vendor
information, Click Here! |
December 3 - 4
Grayland
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GRAYLAND HOLIDAY MARKET PLACE -
Handcrafted items & homemade goodies at the historic Grayland Community
Hall.
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December 4
Westport
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SANTA BY THE SEA / CHRISTMAS BY THE
SEA - Santa and his elves arrive at the Westport Marina via the U.S.
Coast Guard, then off to the Maritime Lecture hall for goodies and a photos.
Christmas carolers, entertainers & downtown open house. |
December 4
Westport
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HOLIDAY SOCIAL AND AUCTION -
Westport/Grayland Chamber annual event. Everyone is welcome to enjoy
the food and bid on fantastic auction items.
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