Changing leaves. Pumpkin spice everything. Stormy seas. It all means one thing: fall! Don’t be sad about summer ending though, as events in Grays Harbor don’t slow down just because there is a little less – or a lot less – sunshine! Here are the 2024 fall activities in Grays Harbor to put on your calendar so you don’t miss a single day of fun.
September
Seafood Festival & Craft Show
August 31
Westport Maritime Museum and Westport Marina
The annual Seafood Festival & Craft Show in Westport will have seafood of all kinds to satisfy even the largest appetite. Family members not a fan? Not to worry, they have plenty of other food vendors featuring all your fair favorites including hot dogs, salads, corn on the cob and more. Live music, a craft show and activities means fun for everyone.
Bring your classic corvette and join the Corvettes at the Marina show for just $30. For more information, visit the Westport Chamber of Commerce website.
Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Arts & Crafts Festival
August 30 – September 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ocean Shores Convention Center
120 W Chance A La Mer NW, Ocean Shores
The Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Arts & Crafts Festival is one of the largest in the region and celebrates local artists. Everything for sale at the event is handmade by the artist and can be anything from paintings and sculptures to jewelry and candles. For more information, visit the Associated Arts of Ocean Shores website.
9/11 Walk to Remember
September 11, 11 a.m.
Grays Harbor Lighthouse
1020 W Ocean Avenue, Westport
Join the community in never forgetting. The 9/11 Walk to Remember starts at the Grays Harbor lighthouse and goes to the General James H Doolittle VFW building at 211 Pacific Avenue, Westport.
Lake Sylvia Fall Festival
The annual Lake Sylvia Fall Festival will no longer be held, as it has been retired by the Friends of Schafer Lake Slyvia.
Ocean Shores Renewed Antique Show
September 13-16
Ocean Shores Convention Center
120 W Chance A La Mer NW, Ocean Shores
If you love shopping for antiques, head to the Ocean Shores Renewed Antique Show at the Ocean Shores Convention Center. No matter the weather, it’s guaranteed dry shopping as you look for those treasures.
30 Miles of Junque
September 20-22
30 Miles of Junque is a treasure-seeker’s dream! Enjoy the beautiful fall leaves as you follow the map looking for pretty much anything you can think. Participants span from Tokeland to Ocasta. Map for 2024 Miles of Junque can be found here.
Boat Basin Salmon Derby
September 15- October 31
Westport
The Westport Boat Basin Salmon Derby is here again and there are locally-donated prizes! The event is free to enter and is for dockside fishermen, no boat is required! Find complete Boat Basin Derby rules here.
Bigfoot Brewfest
September 28, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Growler’s Alley, Seabrook
Seabrook is once again hosting one of the largest beer festivals on the Washington Coast! At the Bigfoot Brewfest you can sample regional breweries, cideries and distilleries while enjoying yummy food and live music. For more Information visit the Seabrook website.
Reach The Beach
September 28
Lacey to Westport
Reach the Beach is happening! Sign up now and choose the length of your ride: 25, 44, 77 or 100 miles. Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association. Check out the American Lung Association website to sign up.
October
Jog The Bog
TBA
Job the Bog is a 3k walk and a 5k and 10k run. Information is still in the works and they need volunteers. Call 360.268.9422 for more information.
Freaks at the Beach Halloween Market
October 19-20
Ocean Shores Convention Center
120 W Chance A La Mer NW, Ocean Shores
Urban Unglued’s Freaks at the Beach Halloween Market is a yearly freak show-themed vendor event. Need a costume for Halloween, an accessory for normal wear? Last-minute spooky decorations? Get all that and more from artists and crafters. Learn more by visiting the Urban Unglued Facebook page.
Cranberry Harvest Festival
October 11, cranberry festival cookoff
October 12-13
Grayland Community Hall
2071 Cranberry Road, Grayland
The Cranberry Harvest Festival in Grayland includes bog tours, a parade, pancake breakfast and more. Enter your best cranberry dish in this year’s cook-off competition happening October 11, both novice and professional ribbons will be awarded! To enter, call 360.268.9422. For more information, visit the Westport Chamber of Commerce website.
Mushroom Festival
October 19
Grayland
Grayland’s Mushroom Festival is perfect for anyone who just loves fungi! Details to be determined. Check back here or the Westport Chamber of Commerce website.
Celtic Music Festival
October 21-27
Ocean Shores
If you love Celtic Music, you don’t want to miss the Celtic Music Feis in Ocean Shores. Rory Makem, Jig-Jam, Brother Angus, Stark Raving Plaid, Seamus Kennedy and more are part of the 2024 music festival line-up. There are VIP packages available that include a full week of musical fun. Learn more and purchase tickets at the Celtic Music Feis website.
Nightmare Before Christmas
October 26-27, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cranberry Museum
2395 WA-105, Grayland
It’s that time of year – we start thinking about the holidays and shopping for everyone on our list. Get an early start at the Nightmare Before Christmas-themed handmade art and treasure event! There will be vendors on the grounds of the Cranberry Museum, along with face painting, prizes and fresh cranberries! For more information about being a vendor, visit the Tokeland North Cove website.
Halloweekend
October 27- 29
Seabrook
Seabrook has a town full of spooky, family-friendly fun during Halloweekend! Enjoy the pumpkin promenade, navigate a hay maze, watch a costume parade (or join in!), go trick-or-treating. There are many more Halloween and beach-themed activities to keep your family busy all weekend long. Find the full schedule at the Seabrook website.
Have a fun fall event or activity you want added to the list? Email submit@GraysHarborTalk.com.
