Are you in need of things to do in Grays Harbor during the summer? Well you are in luck because there are plenty of incredible summer events in Grays Harbor that will keep your weekends packed with fun. Dancing with a pirate, flying a kite and tasting locally-made libations are just a few things awaiting you this summer. Check out these 2024 summer events in Grays Harbor!
World Music Day
June 21
Downtown Aberdeen
This free, family-friendly event will fill the streets with music throughout the day. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just love to tap your toes to the beat, there’s something for everyone at World Music Day. Enjoy live performances by local bands, singers and instrumentalists. Learn an instrument at a workshop or sing along at an open mic session. For more information, visit the 98520 website.
Sand & Sawdust Festival
June 28-30, 2024
Ocean Shores Convention Center
Celebrate summer at the beach with one of the largest events in Ocean Shores! The Sand & Sawdust Festival includes a chainsaw art show and auction as well as sandcastle and sand sculpture contests. Learn more at the Sand & Sawdust Festival Facebook page.
Rusty Scuppers Pirate Daze
June 28-30, 2024
Westhaven Drive, Westport
The Half Moon Bay Pirates are inviting you to their shindig! Sing a shanty, find some treasure and eat your fill of amazing food while enjoying live entertainment. Each day is packed with a full schedule of fun shows from acrobats and dancers to costume contests and a black powder show. Find out more information on the Rusty Scuppers Pirate Daze website.
Aberdeen Founders Day Parade & Festival
July 6, 2024
Downtown Aberdeen
There will be food, fun and fireworks, along with live entertainment including comedy, magic and music. Fireworks will start at 10 p.m.
Head to Aberdeen on July 6 for their free Founders Day Parade & Festival, a perfect end to your July Fourth celebrations. Find live music, lots of food, parade displays and more. Vote for your favorite float entry! Find out more by following the Aberdeen Founders Day Parade & Festival’s Facebook page.
Westport Windriders Kite Festival
July 12-14, 2024
845-851 Grayland Beach Road, Grayland
Head to Grayland for a summer event in Grays Harbor like no other! The Westport Windriders Kite Festival is the second-largest kite festival in Washington and something you won’t want to miss. The free event takes place July 12-14, 2024, with kids events, air and ground displays, mass ascensions, their famous teddy bear drop and more! Follow the Westport Windriders Kite Festival on Facebook for more information.
McCleary Bear Festival
July 12-14, 2024
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
100 S 3rd Street, McCleary
Are you ready for the famous McCleary Bear Festival? It’s happening July 12-14, 2024, and you won’t want to miss it! A court, parade, softball tournament, soapbox derby and more will entertain the entire family at this summer event in Grays Harbor. Learn more in this article on the McCleary Bear Festival and check out the McCleary Bear Festival website.
Healing Hearts Lavender Festival
July 20
48 Roberston School Road, Hoquiam
If you love lavender, you won’t want to miss the Healing Hearts Lavender Festival. Enjoy lavender in full bloom along with live music, food, wine, vendors and all the lavender you can imagine! Lavender ice cream, oils, u-pick lavender and more. For more information, visit the Healing Hearts Lavender Facebook page.
Westport Wine Festival
July 20
2521 Westhaven Drive, Wesport
Head to Westport on July 20 for a summer event in Grays Harbor for the adults. Taste wines that are locally-made in Washington and Oregon. Enjoy food and live entertainment too! To purchase tickets, visit the Westhaven Wines website.
Seabrook Founder’s Day Festival
July 20, 2024
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Seabrook
Seabrook is turning 20! Join the fun with old-fashioned lawn games, face painting, music and bouncy houses for the kids and more. Learn more on the Seabrook website.
Historic Montesano Car Show
July 20, 2024
Montesano
Whether you have a car to enter, or just want to check out all the sweet rides, don’t miss the 22nd Annual Historic Montesano Car Show. It’s a fun time with lots of classic and vintage vehicles, a pancake breakfast at the Montesano Community Center, a kids zone and more. Friday night kick-off cruise-in has live entertainment at 4 p.m. at the Snowbird Farm & Cidery. Don’t miss the Montesano Saturday Market while there. For more information, including how to register your car, visit the Historic Montesano Car Show Facebook page.
Hog Wild
July 26-28, 2024
Ocean Shores
The biggest motorcycle rally in Western Washington is headed back to Ocean Shores! This summer event in Grays Harbor is all about the thrill of riding the road with two wheels and a mean engine. There will be parades, music, venders, cruising, live shows and more. Follow Hog Wild in Ocean Shores on Facebook for more information.
Grays Harbor County Fair
July 31 – August 3, 2024
Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
32 Elma McCleary Road, Elma
It’s not the summer without heading to the Grays Harbor County Fair! The entire family will enjoy a day full of animals, carnival rides, fair food, 4-H, FFA and open exhibits, live entertainment and so much more. Visit the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds website for details.
Westport Art Festival
August 17-18, 2024
Westport Marina
2411 Westhaven Drive, Westport
The 27th Annual Westport Art Festival is returning August 2024 for a weekend of family-friendly fun in Grays Harbor. There will be kids activities, crafts, live music, vendors, plein air painting and more. Enjoy food, live entertainment and a beer garden too. Follow the Westport Art Festival on Facebook for more information.
Gnome & Fairy Festival
August 17, 2024
Seabrook
Anyone who loves fantastical creatures and lore will want to put the Seabrook Gnome & Fairy Festival on their calendar for things to do in Grays Harbor 2024. The event includes tons of things for kids as well as adults. Bouncy houses, building your own gnome hats and fairy wings, a parade and more await you. You can even build a gnome home on The Gnome Trail! There will be vendors, food and tons of locally-made products as the Seabrook Saturday Market will be happening at the same time. Learn more on the Seabrook website.
Grays Harbor Pride 2024
August 17,2024
Grays Harbor Historical Seaport
500 N Custer Street, Aberdeen
The 11th Annual Grays Harbor Pride 2024 event is happening on August 17 and will include a Pride Prom on August 16 at Events on Emerson in Hoquiam. On Saturday, head to the Historical Seaport for family-friendly activities, vendors, live entertainment and more. This year’s theme is Gaymer & Geeks, so come dressed in your favorite cosplay. For more information, visit the Out & Proud Grays Harbor Coalition website.
