Aberdeen Events Calendar

This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, Ocean Shores, Elma, Montesano and beyond.

Have an event that isn’t listed? Please email events@GraysHarborTalk.com with the following information:

  • Name of Event
  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
  • Cost
  • URL to purchase tickets
  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of event
  • Photo

Our editors will review and post within a few business days.

Jul
18
Sat
Gnome Festival @ Crescent Park
Jul 18 @ 4:30 pm
Gnome Festival @ Crescent Park | Washington | United States

Celebrate these wonderful forest dwellers with us during Seabrook’s Annual Gnome Festival!

A weekend of scavenger hunts, gnome soccer, hat decorating, and other activities culminates in a fun concert in Crescent Park with Seabrook’s favorite kindiependant band, The Not-Its!
Live and Loud 2015: Kurt Cobain Celebration Concert @ D&R Theater
Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm
Live and Loud 2015: Kurt Cobain Celebration Concert @ D&R Theater  | Aberdeen | Washington | United States
Grays Harbor Creative Arts Foundation presents, as part of Aberdeen Washington’s “Kurt Cobain Days,” a Kurt Cobain celebration concert: “Live and Loud 2015” featuring local band “Gebular,” Olympia’s favorite female band “Full Moon Radio,” Joe Ty and his band “Black Top Demon,” along with headliner and Aberdeen’s own, Leon Virgil Bowers. Leon and his band Hellbound Glory will be Headlining the show. Leon promises a legendary performance and show for his hometown in honor of Kurt and Nirvana. Don’t miss this great all ages show.
Jul
26
Sun
Elk River Challenge @ Elk River Estuary
Jul 26 @ 10:00 am

Gear up for this year’s Elk River Challenge, a 7-mile human-powered boat race on the beautiful Elk River Estuary.

Register for the event day of or in advance here.

The race starts at 10:00 a.m., but participants are invited to come as early as 8:00 a.m. for registration and to get into position.

For more information, click here.

Aug
5
Wed
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

Happening August 5 – 9 at the Grays Harbor Fair and Event Center, this year’s fair promises non-stop fan favorites throughout the week. For more information and a list of events, click here.

Aug
6
Thu
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 6 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

Happening August 5 – 9 at the Grays Harbor Fair and Event Center, this year’s fair promises non-stop fan favorites throughout the week. For more information and a list of events, click here.

Aug
7
Fri
Grayland Open @ Grayland
Aug 7 @ 10:00 am
Grayland Open @ Grayland | Grayland | Washington | United States

This is an awesome event that you don’t want to miss. All are welcome free of charge to come enjoy some serious aerial action at the beach. Some of the top riders in the world will be in Grayland throwing down some amazing aerial maneuvers. Back flips, barrel rolls, precision surf riding and moto surf racing are just some of what you can expect to see all weekend.

There will be food to feast on. Music will be playing and if you buy a few raffle tickets, you might just get some goodies to take home with you. We will have custom designed event t-shirts and sweatshirts as well as posters available at the main booth while supplies last. Bring your family a lawn chair and a camera and enjoy some free entertainment at the beach.

We ask everyone to respect the beach. All rules governed by the State Parks Dept. are still in effect during the event. Please pack it out if you pack it in. Help us to minimize the impact on the Grayland beach. Avoid soft beach areas with your vehicles as a tow can be very costly. Please park clear of the ribboned off area and leave room for cars to get through.

Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 7 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

Happening August 5 – 9 at the Grays Harbor Fair and Event Center, this year’s fair promises non-stop fan favorites throughout the week. For more information and a list of events, click here.

Aug
8
Sat
Grayland Open @ Grayland
Aug 8 @ 10:00 am
Grayland Open @ Grayland | Grayland | Washington | United States

This is an awesome event that you don’t want to miss. All are welcome free of charge to come enjoy some serious aerial action at the beach. Some of the top riders in the world will be in Grayland throwing down some amazing aerial maneuvers. Back flips, barrel rolls, precision surf riding and moto surf racing are just some of what you can expect to see all weekend.

There will be food to feast on. Music will be playing and if you buy a few raffle tickets, you might just get some goodies to take home with you. We will have custom designed event t-shirts and sweatshirts as well as posters available at the main booth while supplies last. Bring your family a lawn chair and a camera and enjoy some free entertainment at the beach.

We ask everyone to respect the beach. All rules governed by the State Parks Dept. are still in effect during the event. Please pack it out if you pack it in. Help us to minimize the impact on the Grayland beach. Avoid soft beach areas with your vehicles as a tow can be very costly. Please park clear of the ribboned off area and leave room for cars to get through.

Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

Happening August 5 – 9 at the Grays Harbor Fair and Event Center, this year’s fair promises non-stop fan favorites throughout the week. For more information and a list of events, click here.

Aug
9
Sun
Grayland Open @ Grayland
Aug 9 @ 10:00 am
Grayland Open @ Grayland | Grayland | Washington | United States

This is an awesome event that you don’t want to miss. All are welcome free of charge to come enjoy some serious aerial action at the beach. Some of the top riders in the world will be in Grayland throwing down some amazing aerial maneuvers. Back flips, barrel rolls, precision surf riding and moto surf racing are just some of what you can expect to see all weekend.

There will be food to feast on. Music will be playing and if you buy a few raffle tickets, you might just get some goodies to take home with you. We will have custom designed event t-shirts and sweatshirts as well as posters available at the main booth while supplies last. Bring your family a lawn chair and a camera and enjoy some free entertainment at the beach.

We ask everyone to respect the beach. All rules governed by the State Parks Dept. are still in effect during the event. Please pack it out if you pack it in. Help us to minimize the impact on the Grayland beach. Avoid soft beach areas with your vehicles as a tow can be very costly. Please park clear of the ribboned off area and leave room for cars to get through.

Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Grays Harbor County Fair @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds | Elma | Washington | United States

Happening August 5 – 9 at the Grays Harbor Fair and Event Center, this year’s fair promises non-stop fan favorites throughout the week. For more information and a list of events, click here.

Aug
15
Sat
Ocean Shores Woof-A-Thon @ North Bay Park
Aug 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ocean Shores Woof-A-Thon @ North Bay Park | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

Dogs and their parents are invited to this festival celebrating the talents and uniqueness of our special loved ones. Games and sporting events and an auction all Fido friendly.

Sep
11
Fri
Westport Blues Festival @ Westport Marina Cottages
Sep 11 @ 2:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Westport Blues Festival @ Westport Marina Cottages | Westport | Washington | United States

The Westport Blues Festival is the best Blues Festival on the Coast. We pride ourselves on bringing the top talent around for 3 days of incredible blues all right at the edge of the ocean in Westport. Visit us at www.WestportBlues.com for all your festival questions. The Westport Blues Festival “Where the Blues Meet the Beach.”

Sep
12
Sat
Westport Blues Festival @ Westport Marina Cottages
Sep 12 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 pm
Westport Blues Festival @ Westport Marina Cottages | Westport | Washington | United States

The Westport Blues Festival is the best Blues Festival on the Coast. We pride ourselves on bringing the top talent around for 3 days of incredible blues all right at the edge of the ocean in Westport. Visit us at www.WestportBlues.com for all your festival questions. The Westport Blues Festival “Where the Blues Meet the Beach.”

Sep
13
Sun
Westport Blues Festival @ Westport Marina Cottages
Sep 13 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 14 @ 5:00 pm
Westport Blues Festival @ Westport Marina Cottages | Westport | Washington | United States

The Westport Blues Festival is the best Blues Festival on the Coast. We pride ourselves on bringing the top talent around for 3 days of incredible blues all right at the edge of the ocean in Westport. Visit us at www.WestportBlues.com for all your festival questions. The Westport Blues Festival “Where the Blues Meet the Beach.”

Sep
19
Sat
6th Annual Festival and Artists Market @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 19 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
6th Annual Festival and Artists Market @ Lake Sylvia State Park | Montesano | Washington | United States

The temperature is cooling, leaves are changing colors, pumpkin spice is in the air and it’s time to celebrate fall!

Join us for a family day of Trail Races, an Artists Market, Boy Scout cooking demonstrations, Kids Activities, a Pancake Breakfast, live music, Food Vendors, Historical Talk and more for the Discover Lake Sylvia Fall Festival at Lake Sylvia State Park in Montesano, WA.

 

Oct
10
Sat
Chehalis Watershed Festival @ Morrison Riverfront Park
Oct 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Oct
11
Sun
Jog the Bog and Beach @ Grayland Community Hall
Oct 11 @ 9:00 am
Jog the Bog and Beach @ Grayland Community Hall | Grayland | Washington | United States

Running by the cranberry bogs is an incredible experience, getting many up close and personal with one of Grays Harbors most famous industries. Offering a 10k, a 5k and a 3k run, the Jog the Bog and Beach Race in Grayland, Washington is fun for all levels of runners. Taking place on the beach and along the roads leading through the cranberry bogs, the terrain of this race is flat, easy to follow and fun for the whole family. Race participant s will receive a comparative t-shirt that is sure to bring back fond memories of this race each time you wear it. If you are in or near Westport in October, the Jog the Bog and Beach run is a must-do running event.

Oct
16
Fri
Mushroom Festival @ Lake Quinault Lodge
Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Oct
17
Sat
Mushroom Festival @ Lake Quinault Lodge
Oct 17 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Oct
18
Sun
Mushroom Festival @ Lake Quinault Lodge
Oct 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Oct
24
Sat
Live Music: About the Author @ Harbor City Church
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm
Live Music: About the Author @ Harbor City Church | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Come enjoy a night of music with About The Author before they head back to Nashville!