Are you ready for a year full of fun events, festivals and conventions? Grays Harbor County has plenty of events to keep your whole family entertained throughout the year. Now’s the time to get them on the calendar so you don’t miss out on any of the fun! This list of annual events in Grays Harbor County in 2024 will give you the details.
January
Winter Wine Festival
January 20, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
32 Elma McCleary Rd, Elma
The Winter Wine Festival in Elma is a 21-and-over event with plenty of wine tasting, great food and incredible music for a day you won’t forget.
February
ABC3 Festival 2024
February 2-4
Galway Bay Irish Pub, Restaurant, & Gifts
880 Point Brown Avenue Northeast, Ocean Shores
The ABC3 Festival 2024 is an annual event in Ocean Shores that brings you an eclectic mix of music including Appalachian, bluegrass, cowboy, country and cavalry. The 3-day music event takes place at Galway Bay, so you can experience their delightful menu while enjoying the performers.
March
Beachcombers & Glass Float Expo
March 2-3
Ocean Shores Convention Center
120 W Chance a La Mer NW, Ocean Shores
The Beachcombers Fun Fair is now a nonprofit organization that will be transforming this fun event into an expo. The Beachcombers & Glass Float Expo is a family-friendly event in Grays Harbor that celebrates beachcombing, glass float collection and the marine environment of our county.
26th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed
March 9, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Ocosta Recreation Hall
98 Atlantic Avenue, Aberdeen
Love crab? Head to the 26th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed in Aberdeen. Indulge in all the fresh, local crab you can handle, donated by Westport Fishing Families, along with spaghetti, garlic bread and coleslaw. Drinks are sold separately. Proceeds go to the Ocosta Booster Club Scholarship Program. All ages are welcome.
Ocean Shores Razor Clam & Seafood Festival
March 15-17
Ocean Shores Convention Center
120 W Chance a La Mer NW, Ocean Shores
Seafood lovers are in for a real treat at the Ocean Shores Razor Clam & Seafood Festival. From Dungeness crab and clam chowder to salmon and a raw oyster bar, you can eat your fill of fresh seafood at this annual event in Grays Harbor. Don’t worry, there are plenty of options if some people in your group are not fans of seafood. The festival also has live music, vendors, beer and wine, and more. Get tickets early to the dinner and brunch, they sell out!
April
Mermaid Festival
April 6-14
International Mermaid Museum
1 South Arbor Road, Aberdeen
Every April, the International Mermaid Museum puts on the Mermaid Festival, an event celebrating the mythical legends of the sea right here in Grays Harbor. This event is wonderful for kids and adults alike, with real live mermaids to visit, performers, unicorn photo opportunities, free admission to the museum and more.
May
Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival
May 3-5
Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other locations
The Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival is an annual family-friend event in Grays Harbor that celebrates the rich diversity of shorebirds that call our county home, or use it as a stop on their migration routes. The festival includes many educational opportunities such as talks, tours, presentations and fieldtrips.
July
Splash Festival
July 4
Aberdeen Historical Seaport
500 N Custer Street, Aberdeen
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Aberdeen’s Splash Festival. Each year this event marks our country’s independence with live performances and music as well as a huge firework display.
Grays Harbor County Fair
July 31-August 3
Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
32 Elma McCleary Rd, Elma
There is only one place you can eat your fill of fair food, enjoy live performances and music, play games, experience carnival rides and learn about hundreds of 4-H projects: the Grays Harbor Country Fair! Don’t miss it in 2024!
October
21st Annual Celtic Music Feis
October 22-27
Galway Bay Irish Pub, Restaurant, & Gifts
880 Point Brown Avenue Northeast, Ocean Shores
Head to the world-famous Galway Bay Irish Pub, Restaurant, & Gifts for their acclaimed annual Celtic Music Feis. There will be Irish music, whiskey and lots of live music at the largest Celtic music event on the west coast.
November
Sasquatch Summit
TBA
Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
78 WA-115, Ocean Shores
The Sasquatch Summit in Grays Harbor happens every November in Ocean Shores. Learn about the latest discoveries on the Pacific Northwest most famous and elusive resident from scientists and researchers. Whether you are a Bigfoot believer or a Sasquatch skeptic, you’ll have fun at this conference.
