This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.
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Multi-platinum selling duo, Thompson Square, comes to Grays Harbor as part of their “Just Feels Good” U.S. tour, after returning from touring USO bases in Asia and Australia. Their hits include “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not?” “If I Didn’t Have You” and “Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About.”
The theme of the 2014 Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show is, “Force of Nature!” There are a limited number of entries available Artists and models must be 18 years of age or older. Wearable Art provides an entertaining event that allows artist of all media to show their creations in a wild fashion show venue.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, click here.
U is for Ukulele! The Harmonica Pocket brings the ABCs to life. Favorite nursery rhymes, beloved books and original songs are mixed up with playful skits to celebrate reading and the alphabet. We sing, we rhyme, we pull enormous letters out from under our hats! This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.
Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth entertain with an upbeat, highly interactive show of music and comedy with dancing, sing-alongs, cheek slappin’ and ventriloquism. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.
Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.
Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.
Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.
Hoquiam businesses are celebrating spring with the “First Thursdays” events continuing into 2014. The result of the event, now in its third year, has been increased foot traffic in downtown, a spike in sales for local businesses, join participating businesses every First Thursday from May through September and enjoy special deals, food, music and local art.
Hog Wild is three days of fun, excitement, music, food, vendors and beautiful northwestern scenery, as well as a chance to win a 2014 Indian Chief Custom Motorcycle.
For more information about this event, click here.
Friday, July 25
8 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration Open
11:30 a.m.: Beer Garen Opens
11:30 a.m.: DJ starts
11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
noon-9 p.m.: Vendors Open
12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Men’s small piece tattoo competition
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Ladies’ small piece tattoo competition
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Hog Hollerin’/Whistlin’ competition
3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.: Slow Bikes Races
4 p.m.: Poker Walk
4 p.m.-10 p.m.: Spirit Ride Prime Rib Buffet
4:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
5 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Swimsuit Competition
6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Finals
7 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Bike Stereo Competition
8 p.m.-9 p.m.: Bikes on parade
9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Skynnyn Lynnyrd Concert
- Saturday, July 26th
- 8 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration is open
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Vendors Open
10 a.m.: DJ Starts
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Ride in bike show
10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
11 a.m.: Beer Garden Opens
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Poker Run
11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Mr. Hog Wild - 12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Hog Hollerin’/Whistlin’ Competition
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Miss Hog Wild Competition
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Races
3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.: Entertainment/Band (TBD)
4:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Bikes on Parade
5 p.m.-9 p.m.: Poker Walk
4 p.m.-10 p.m.: Hog Wild Barbecue Feast
6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Men’s Large Piece Tattoo Competition
7 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Finals
8 p.m.-8:15 p.m.: Ladies’ Large Piece Tattoo Competition
8:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Bike Competition - 9:30 p.m.-11 p.m.: Hell’s Belles
- Sunday, July 27th
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Hog Wild Hangover Breakfast Buffet ($19.95)
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Vendors Open
Entertainment TBA - 2 p.m.: Spirit Ride Grand Finale Bike Giveaway
2014 Aberdeen Downtown Art Walk and Celebration’s 16th annual event will take place in the heart of historical downtown Aberdeen. Organizers Aberdeen Revitalization Movement and the Midnight Cruisers have teamed up once again to provide a day of fun and entertainment for area Art lovers and Car Enthusiasts.
The popular event will include talented artists and crafts persons set up throughout Central Downtown Aberdeen. Entertainment will include outstanding performances by local talents. Artists, Entertainers, and food vendors will guide the way to Midnight Cruisers Car Show of Outstanding Autos. Book lovers will enjoy The Annual Aberdeen Library Book Sale .
On Friday, an Artist’s Reception will be followed by a Street Dance with the band Ready or Not.
2014 Aberdeen Downtown Art Walk and Celebration’s 16th annual event will take place in the heart of historical downtown Aberdeen. Organizers Aberdeen Revitalization Movement and the Midnight Cruisers have teamed up once again to provide a day of fun and entertainment for area Art lovers and Car Enthusiasts.
The popular event will include talented artists and crafts persons set up throughout Central Downtown Aberdeen. Entertainment will include outstanding performances by local talents. Artists, Entertainers, and food vendors will guide the way to Midnight Cruisers Car Show of Outstanding Autos. Book lovers will enjoy The Annual Aberdeen Library Book Sale .
Saturday’s event will include the Car Show from 10:00 a.m.-3:oo p.m. and the anticipated Art Walk Celebration from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The full Saturday line-up is as follows:
11:30 a.m.-noon: High Impact Dancers
12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m.: Jalen Terry
1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.: Joe Ty
2:oo p.m.-2:45 p.m.: Jackie Mitchell
3:00 p.m.-3:45 p. m.: Joe Ty
Hog Wild is three days of fun, excitement, music, food, vendors and beautiful northwestern scenery, as well as a chance to win a 2014 Indian Chief Custom Motorcycle.
For more information about this event, click here.
Friday, July 25
8 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration Open
11:30 a.m.: Beer Garen Opens
11:30 a.m.: DJ starts
11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
noon-9 p.m.: Vendors Open
12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Men’s small piece tattoo competition
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Ladies’ small piece tattoo competition
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Hog Hollerin’/Whistlin’ competition
3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.: Slow Bikes Races
4 p.m.: Poker Walk
4 p.m.-10 p.m.: Spirit Ride Prime Rib Buffet
4:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
5 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Swimsuit Competition
6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Finals
7 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Bike Stereo Competition
8 p.m.-9 p.m.: Bikes on parade
9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Skynnyn Lynnyrd Concert
- Saturday, July 26th
- 8 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration is open
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Vendors Open
10 a.m.: DJ Starts
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Ride in bike show
10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
11 a.m.: Beer Garden Opens
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Poker Run
11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Mr. Hog Wild - 12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Hog Hollerin’/Whistlin’ Competition
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Miss Hog Wild Competition
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Races
3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.: Entertainment/Band (TBD)
4:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Bikes on Parade
5 p.m.-9 p.m.: Poker Walk
4 p.m.-10 p.m.: Hog Wild Barbecue Feast
6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Men’s Large Piece Tattoo Competition
7 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Finals
8 p.m.-8:15 p.m.: Ladies’ Large Piece Tattoo Competition
8:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Bike Competition - 9:30 p.m.-11 p.m.: Hell’s Belles
- Sunday, July 27th
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Hog Wild Hangover Breakfast Buffet ($19.95)
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Vendors Open
Entertainment TBA - 2 p.m.: Spirit Ride Grand Finale Bike Giveaway
You are invited to attend the grand opening of “Blue Tail Gallery”, a new art venue in Ocean Shores. Enjoy refreshments while admiring the artworks on display of several local and international artists.
The “Blue Tail Gallery” is located in the North Beach Printing building. Owner Artemisa Garcia shares her new venture with the residents and visitors here in Ocean Shores by inviting you to this grand opening event.
Among the artists participating in this venture are award-wining artists, international artists, amateur artists, and some artists that have never exhibited before. So there is a lot of talent, variety and beauty to behold under one roof. The collection of original fine arts and reproductions includes: watercolors, oil, acrylics, pastels, encaustic, and photography are available for sale, including greeting cards.
Blue Tail Gallery will be open from Monday through Thursday 9am-6pm, Fridays, and Saturdays 10am-8pm, and Sundays 10am-5pm.
We hope you come and join us and share with us your love for the arts.
Hog Wild is three days of fun, excitement, music, food, vendors and beautiful northwestern scenery, as well as a chance to win a 2014 Indian Chief Custom Motorcycle.
For more information about this event, click here.
Friday, July 25
8 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration Open
11:30 a.m.: Beer Garen Opens
11:30 a.m.: DJ starts
11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
noon-9 p.m.: Vendors Open
12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Men’s small piece tattoo competition
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Ladies’ small piece tattoo competition
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Hog Hollerin’/Whistlin’ competition
3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.: Slow Bikes Races
4 p.m.: Poker Walk
4 p.m.-10 p.m.: Spirit Ride Prime Rib Buffet
4:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
5 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Swimsuit Competition
6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Finals
7 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Bike Stereo Competition
8 p.m.-9 p.m.: Bikes on parade
9 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Skynnyn Lynnyrd Concert
- Saturday, July 26th
- 8 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration is open
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Vendors Open
10 a.m.: DJ Starts
10 a.m.-9 p.m.: Ride in bike show
10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.: Band (TBD)
11 a.m.: Beer Garden Opens
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Poker Run
11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Mr. Hog Wild - 12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: Hog Hollerin’/Whistlin’ Competition
1:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Miss Hog Wild Competition
2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Races
3:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.: Entertainment/Band (TBD)
4:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: Bikes on Parade
5 p.m.-9 p.m.: Poker Walk
4 p.m.-10 p.m.: Hog Wild Barbecue Feast
6 p.m.-6:15 p.m.: Men’s Large Piece Tattoo Competition
7 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Slow Bike Finals
8 p.m.-8:15 p.m.: Ladies’ Large Piece Tattoo Competition
8:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m.: Bike Competition - 9:30 p.m.-11 p.m.: Hell’s Belles
- Sunday, July 27th
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Hog Wild Hangover Breakfast Buffet ($19.95)
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Vendors Open
Entertainment TBA - 2 p.m.: Spirit Ride Grand Finale Bike Giveaway
Country music’s rising star, Thomas Rhett will take to the Pepsi Stage during the Grays Harbor County Fair. He’s charted four singles from his debut album “It Goes Like This”.
Hoquiam businesses are celebrating spring with the “First Thursdays” events continuing into 2014. The result of the event, now in its third year, has been increased foot traffic in downtown, a spike in sales for local businesses, join participating businesses every First Thursday from May through September and enjoy special deals, food, music and local art.
The expansive eleven tracks are a mixture of roots rock and modern country flavored with jazz, blues and soul, all centered around Beebe’s gravelly tenor and loose southern drawl that makes you think he may be a long lost Van Zant brother.
Local country band with a twist of rock. They’re the 2014 Battle of the Bands Champions! Don’t miss this opportunity to see what our local talent can do.
Holistic Wellness and Psychic Fair. Lots of vendors and classes all day long! Click here for info. Donations for Meals on Wheels appreciated!
Voted Best Tribute Band of the Year three years in a row. This Val Halen Tribute band will blow you away.
Immerse yourself in the world of steampunk crafts, activities and music. Add metallic parts like watch gears to hats and necklaces; make temporary tattoos and play quirky Victorian parlor games, all to a background of steampunk images and rock music. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.
The North Beach Singers of Ocean Shores will host a Kick-Off to begin preparing for their Winter Concerts in December. New members are welcome.
