Warm weather is here and it’s time to start planning all the funs things we can do! Summer events in Grays Harbor including everything from art to bear stew, what more could you want? If you are looking for family-friendly activities in Ocean Shores, McCleary and throughout the harbor, look no further! Here are don’t-miss some summer events in Grays Harbor County.
Wearable Art Show
June 3: 6:30 p.m.
Ocean Shores Convention Center
120 W Chance a La Mer NW, Ocean Shores
This fun event supports the Stage West Community Theatre. Head to the Ocean Shores Convention Center for a night of incredible fashion and design at the Wearable Art Show. Designers will create some astounding outfits – some not-so-functional but incredible to look at! Purchase tickets on the Wearable Art Show website.
Ride the Harbor: Tour de Wellness Bike Ride
June 17
McCleary (start)
If you like to be active, get a group of your friends together or your family and enter the Ride the Harbor: Tour de Wellness Bike Ride! Put on by the Summit Pacific Foundation, this fun bike ride has three different race lengths and none are timed, so it’s the perfect event for the relaxed rider. Find out more and register at the Summit Pacific website.
Sand and Sawdust Festival
June 23-25
Ocean Shores Convention Center
120 W Chance a La Mer NW, Ocean Shores
Celebrate our unique heritage here in Grays Harbor by combining the beach with our logging roots at the Sand and Sawdust Festival in Ocean Shores. This not-to-be-missed festival is the largest chainsaw festival in Washington State! Look at chainsaw carvings and sand sculptures created by 30 carvers using our local sand as well as logs from Cedar Forests. Daily live auctions allow to you take some of the incredible wood carvings home. There will also be vendors, food, a beer garden and live music. For more information, visit the Tourism Ocean Shores website.
Rusty Scuppers Pirate Daze
June 23-25
Westport
Join the Half Moon Bay Pirates as they take over Westport for a pirate-y good time at the Rusty Scuppers Pirate Daze! There will be activities, food and plenty of fun for the entire family. They are a nonprofit organization with a mission to lift the spirits of children. They are always looking for volunteers too if you want to join the crew! Keep watch on the Rusty Scuppers Pirate Daze website or Facebook page for more information on the event.
McCleary Bear Festival
July 7-9
McCleary
Ever wanted to try bear stew? Head to the McCleary Bear Festival this summer in Grays Harbor! More than just bear, the festival has great food and lots of fun, including a parade and lots of activities for the whole family. For more information, visit the McCleary Bear Festival website.
Grays Harbor County Fair
August 2-6
Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
32 Elma McCleary Rd, Elma
Animals, cotton candy, rides, carnival games, live entertainment and more await you at the Grays Harbor County Fair! Support the hard-working 4-H kids and have some fun – it’s what summer is all about! Get more information at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds website.
Gnome and Fairy Festival
August 19
Seabrook
The Seabrook town center will be transformed into a fairy village where you can meet and greet the fae folk as well as their friends the gnomes! The whole family will love the activities in store during this fantastical day. Follow Seabrook, Washington’s Facebook page for more information on the event.
Westport Art Festival
August 19-20
Westport Marina
Take a walk along the Westport Marina and enjoy art created by local artists at the 26th annual Westport Art Festival. Along with art, there will be live music, food and activities for kids. Leashed dogs are welcome too! Charter fishing and crabbing, tour a cranberry bog or the lighthouse, explore the museum, go surfing or stroll the miles of beach – there are many more activities as well! For more information, visit the Westport Art Festival website.
World of Outlaws
September 4
Grays Harbor Raceway
32 Elma McCleary Rd, Elma
What better way to end summer than with fast cars? This marks the 32nd appearance at the Grays Harbor Raceway. Carson Macedo is scheduled to return to defend his 2022 title. For tickets, head to the Grays Harbor Raceway website.
