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.

Apr
29
Mon
DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024 – Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition @ The Westin Seattle Hotel
Apr 29 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition @ The Westin Seattle Hotel

DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024 is your chance to …

– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
– Network with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network.

The 3rd annual DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in the Pacific Northwest Region, returns April 29th and 30th, 2024 to The Westin Seattle Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Join your peers in-person or online for 2-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology.

Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy.

You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more!

At DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. You will leave with your head, notebooks, and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency/team/account to even greater success.

Be a part of DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions and networking!

See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.

For more details visit https://digimarconpacificnorthwest.com.

Apr
30
Tue
DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024 – Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition @ The Westin Seattle Hotel
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition @ The Westin Seattle Hotel

DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024 is your chance to …

– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
– Network with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network.

The 3rd annual DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in the Pacific Northwest Region, returns April 29th and 30th, 2024 to The Westin Seattle Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Join your peers in-person or online for 2-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology.

Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy.

You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more!

At DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. You will leave with your head, notebooks, and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency/team/account to even greater success.

Be a part of DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions and networking!

See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.

For more details visit https://digimarconpacificnorthwest.com.

May
18
Sat
Race for Recovery 5K @ Quinault Wellness Center
May 18 @ 8:00 am
Race for Recovery 5K @ Quinault Wellness Center

The 2nd Annual Race for Recovery will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, starting at 8:00 am. The Race for Recovery is organized by the Quinault Wellness Center in Aberdeen, Washington. The Quinault Wellness Center supports the local community by providing a holistic approach for the treatment of substance use disorders. All community members are accepted; you do not have to be a tribal member to be a patient. Our low barrier services aim to provide accessible and non-judgmental care to individuals seeking help, regardless of their circumstances. We understand that life can be challenging and that everyone has unique experiences, that’s why our services are tailored to meet our clients specific needs.

At Quinault Wellness Center, we understand the profound impact of substance use disorders on individuals, families, and the community at large. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care that addresses not only the addiction itself but also the underlying issues that contribute to it.

Your race registration will include a gift bag and a t-shirt. If you would like to make an additional donation please reach out to the Quinault Wellness Center at accounts.payable@quinaultwc.org.

Kids 12 and under can race for free if participating with an adult! Take advantage of this great deal using coupon code:  Child#24.

Division winners will receive a gift basket, and hold the honors of being “the best”.

If you are in need of assistance to cover the cost of the race please reach out to the Quinault Wellness Center at accounts.payable@quinaultwc.org for our coupon code.

Jun
21
Fri
World Music Day @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jun 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
World Music Day @ Downtown Aberdeen

Local musicians playing throughout downtown

Preview of Kurt Cobain Tribute Gallery

Gibson Les Paul Guitar drawing for participating musicians

Group “Come As You Are” song by Nirvana

Artist Stage, Bridge Stage, Local Venues, and much more (something for everyone)

Special Appearance from Portlandia “Angel Bouchet” as her blues band

Roger Fisher’s (Heart) The Human Tribe on The Music Project’s Main Stage

The Boni Fide Band featuring Krist Novoselic on The Music Project’s Main Stage

Jun
28
Fri
Five Star Dealership Sand & Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 28 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Come celebrate summer at the beach with one of the largest events in Ocean Shores Five Star Dealerships’ Sand and Sawdust Festival on Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 30th. This free annual festival located at the Ocean Shores Convention Center celebrates our State’s timberlands and our beaches with a Chainsaw Art Show and Auction and Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Contest.

Jun
29
Sat
Five Star Dealership Sand & Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Come celebrate summer at the beach with one of the largest events in Ocean Shores Five Star Dealerships’ Sand and Sawdust Festival on Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 30th. This free annual festival located at the Ocean Shores Convention Center celebrates our State’s timberlands and our beaches with a Chainsaw Art Show and Auction and Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Contest.

Jun
30
Sun
Five Star Dealership Sand & Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come celebrate summer at the beach with one of the largest events in Ocean Shores Five Star Dealerships’ Sand and Sawdust Festival on Friday, June 28th through Sunday, June 30th. This free annual festival located at the Ocean Shores Convention Center celebrates our State’s timberlands and our beaches with a Chainsaw Art Show and Auction and Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Contest.

Jul
13
Sat
Country Bear Fun Run @ the McCleary Bear Festival @ Beerbower Prak
Jul 13 @ 9:00 am
Country Bear Fun Run @ the McCleary Bear Festival @ Beerbower Prak

As part of the Bear Festival festivities, the McCleary Civic Renewal Council is hosting a 1.25-mile or 5Kish run, trot, and walk through the city of McCleary. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes! Judging will be done by the Bear Festival Royalty Court

Cosi Art Fest @ Cosi Art Center
Jul 13 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cosi Art Fest @ Cosi Art Center

CALLING ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS

 COSI ART FESTIVAL

JULY 13th COSMOPOLIS First and E Streets. 11 AM TO 4 PM.

SEEKING Students and Adults who are pros, hobbyists or dabblers!

All mediums and crafts: Painting, drawing, digital, jewelry, wood crafts, floral, fabric items, book authors, knitting & crochet, metalwork, photography et.al.

MUSICIANS. Student groups encouraged – play as long as you want. Schedule now.

SEND your details: include your EMAIL.  & particular art or craft.

Booth fees from $10 to $30. Food Vendor spaces available. We will EMAIL follow-up details.

APPLICATION: Cosi Art Center. cosiartcenter@gmail.com

Aug
3
Sat
Ride the Harbor @ Beerbower Park
Aug 3 @ 7:00 am
Ride the Harbor @ Beerbower Park
Join us for a scenic, fun, charity ride through beautiful Grays Harbor County. You’ll ride through forests, farmlands, over rivers and hills, and finish by the spectacular Pacific Ocean.
Our mission for this event is to provide Grays Harbor County an opportunity to get active in a safe and supportive way. This one-day cycling event is the perfect ride with a team or as a personal challenge and is open to ages 16 and up, with three separate lengths for beginners to pros.
This year, we have 3 unique ride options for cyclists at every level:
7.5 Mi Short Ride
McCleary to Elma
18 Mi Intermediate Ride
McCleary to Montesano
52 Mi Advanced Ride
McCleary to Westport
Aug
28
Wed
HIGH LIMIT 410 @ Grays Harbor Raceway
Aug 28 @ 6:00 pm

Kubota High Limit Racing at Grays Harbor Raceway August 28th!!! 410 Sprint Cars IMCA Modifieds ? Limited Reserved Tickets Still available, Get your Tickets NOW!!! https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/19…

Oct
13
Sun
Aberdeen Cross Country Youth 1-Mile Championship @ Miller Junior Track
Oct 13 @ 10:00 pm

There will be two race divisions.
The first race is a timed 1-mile race and is open to 1st–5th grade students. If
there is enough participation, we would like to score teams based on the
students attending grade school and prizes will be given accordingly.
The second race is a community 1-mile fun-run and is open to all ages.

Cost: Registration will be the day of at the track. The cost is $5.00 per person
or $20.00 per family to participate regardless of which race you choose. Either
Cash or Checks will be accepted.

Fundraiser: The proceeds from this event go to support the Aberdeen
Cross Country Team and Aberdeen ASB.

Dec
15
Sun
Author event with Kay Smith-Blum @ Harbor Books
Dec 15 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Author event with Kay Smith-Blum @ Harbor Books

Meet author Kay Smith-Blum and get a signed copy of her brand-new book, Tangles. This environmental thriller takes place near the Hanford nuclear production site in Washington state during the Cold War era. A love story wrapped in a mystery, this tale reveals the devastating costs of the birth of the nuclear age. “In a well-crafted debut, Smith-Blum provides the reader a ringside seat to the birth of the nuclear age…a beautifully written, important story…Tangles packs a punch and hits close to home.” –Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of The Tracy Crosswhite Series “Kay  Smith-Blum’s prose is haunting and hopeful, capturing the complexity of emotions that go with loss, love, and the quest for justice. She  effortlessly shifts between narratives and the fear-filled decades of  the Cold War.” – Readers Favorite

You can preorder your copy of Tangles using the special request form on our website for pick up at the event or through our affiliate Bookshop for home delivery www.kaysmith-blum.com

Mar
23
Sun
Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind @ Westport Winery
Mar 23 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind @ Westport Winery

In 2009, shortly after its inception, Westport Winery hosted its first lecture on Kurt Cobain. At that time, his grandfather Leland was able to share his memories as well. He has passed, but his co-presenter that day, Jeff Burlingame, will return to Westport Winery on Sunday, March 23 from 3pm to 5pm for a personal appearance.

Jeff, an NAACP Image Award-winning author of more than 30 books, will be signing his most recent book, a biography for teens and adults titled, Kurt Cobain: Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind.  This insightful and carefully researched biography hit No.1 on Amazon’s teen sales charts on its release.

Burlingame also will sign two of his other titles: George Varnell: The Life and Times of a Pioneering Sportsman and Moon Olympic Peninsula, which has been the number one Olympic Peninsula book in the U.S. for 10 years. All these incredible reads can be purchased at the event, or you can bring your own copy for signing by this award-winning local author.

No reservations are required for Jeff Burlingam’s book signing. The winery will announce another book signing in May with a New York Times best-selling author.

May
31
Sat
Harbor Havoc – Mayday Meltdown @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
May 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Harbor Havoc - Mayday Meltdown @ Ocean Shores Convention Center

In the main event at Harbor Havoc – Mayday Meltdown, Luis Dellamorte defends his Harbor Havoc Championship against Celestial of Los Mensajeros.

After Kit Calico and Halcón Negro captured the RWA Tag Team Championships, Celestial now seeks to complete the trifecta by taking home the Harbor Havoc Championship.

This intense battle isn’t just about the title—it’s about the future of Rogue Wrestling Attractions. Will Celestial’s destiny reshape RWA, or will Dellamorte’s dark reign continue?

First Come, First Served General Admission Seating: $25 +tax https://RogueAttractions.com/Product/Harbor-Havoc-Mayday-Meltdown-General-Admission/

Assigned, Limited, and Reserved Ringside VIP Seating: $50+tax https://RogueAttractions.com/Product/Harbor-Havoc-Mayday-Meltdown-Ringside-VIP/

Jun
14
Sat
THE Artisan Faire and Washington State Chili Cookoff @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
THE Artisan Faire and Washington State Chili Cookoff @ Ocean Shores Convention Center

THE Artisan Faire and Washington State Chili Cookoff. It’s Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15 at Ocean Shores Convention Center. (Chili cookoff is Sunday.) Food Truck FUN is both days. We have a variety including vendors offering specials featuring chili. A new vendor will have wood fired pizza!

Both benefit charities. Freaks at the Beach is happening in Pacific Hall.

(We also have prize drawings throughout the show. Passport Grand Prize is a stay at The Grey Gull. Adoptions for Green Lake residents will be available for people to select a resident for a summertime gift package.)

Jun
15
Sun
THE Artisan Faire and Washington State Chili Cookoff @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
THE Artisan Faire and Washington State Chili Cookoff @ Ocean Shores Convention Center

THE Artisan Faire and Washington State Chili Cookoff. It’s Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15 at Ocean Shores Convention Center. (Chili cookoff is Sunday.) Food Truck FUN is both days. We have a variety including vendors offering specials featuring chili. A new vendor will have wood fired pizza!

Both benefit charities. Freaks at the Beach is happening in Pacific Hall.

(We also have prize drawings throughout the show. Passport Grand Prize is a stay at The Grey Gull. Adoptions for Green Lake residents will be available for people to select a resident for a summertime gift package.)

Father’s Day Book Launch: Indonesian treats, book talk & signing with Brian Kimmel @ Harbor Books
Jun 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Father’s Day Book Launch: Indonesian treats, book talk & signing with Brian Kimmel @ Harbor Books

Join local author, Brian Kimmel, to celebrate the launch of his co-authored book,
Blue Skies, Troubled Waters: An American Twin’s WWII Odyssey in Minahasa, Indonesia. The story begins with the dramatic tale of his maternal grandmother’s father’s jump into Brooklyn Harbor.

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Jul
19
Sat
3rd Annual Race for Recovery @ Morrison Riverfront Park
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Quinault Wellness Center’s Annual Race for Recovery has opened for registration. Please know this is so much more than a Race/Walk. This event brings awareness to Substance Use Addiction and Recovery. There will be vendors, food, artists, music, and so much more. Event runs from 10:00 – 2:00.

The Event is free, if you would like to participate in the run/walk there is a $25 entry fee, we encourage early registration

Aug
1
Fri
Ocean Shores Pride @ Downtown Ocean Shores
Aug 1 all-day
Ocean Shores Pride @ Downtown Ocean Shores

Ocean Shores Pride 2025 – A Celebration for Everyone!

Join us August 1-3, 2025, for Ocean Shores Pride – a vibrant, family-friendly weekend full of joy, connection, and celebration right on the beautiful Washington coast! Whether you’re local or just looking for a fun getaway, this 3-day event is packed with exciting activities for all ages and identities.

  • Strike a pose (or a pin!) at the fabulous Pride Bowling Night
  • Tee off with Pride at our Queer Golf Tournament at the stunning Ocean Shores Golf Course
  • Sing, dance, and cheer with live bands, drag shows, and electrifying entertainment
  • Sip & socialize in our laid-back Beer & Wine Garden
  • And so much more! Vendors, food trucks, kids’ zone, games, raffles, and community love

Whether you’re celebrating who you are, supporting a loved one, or simply soaking up the inclusive vibes, Ocean Shores Pride 2025 welcomes you with open arms, open hearts, and non-stop fun.

Mark your calendars, pack your glitter, and get ready to make waves!
More info, schedule, and tickets coming soon at www.ospride.com

Aug
2
Sat
Ocean Shores Pride @ Downtown Ocean Shores
Aug 2 all-day
Ocean Shores Pride @ Downtown Ocean Shores

Ocean Shores Pride 2025 – A Celebration for Everyone!

Join us August 1-3, 2025, for Ocean Shores Pride – a vibrant, family-friendly weekend full of joy, connection, and celebration right on the beautiful Washington coast! Whether you’re local or just looking for a fun getaway, this 3-day event is packed with exciting activities for all ages and identities.

  • Strike a pose (or a pin!) at the fabulous Pride Bowling Night
  • Tee off with Pride at our Queer Golf Tournament at the stunning Ocean Shores Golf Course
  • Sing, dance, and cheer with live bands, drag shows, and electrifying entertainment
  • Sip & socialize in our laid-back Beer & Wine Garden
  • And so much more! Vendors, food trucks, kids’ zone, games, raffles, and community love

Whether you’re celebrating who you are, supporting a loved one, or simply soaking up the inclusive vibes, Ocean Shores Pride 2025 welcomes you with open arms, open hearts, and non-stop fun.

Mark your calendars, pack your glitter, and get ready to make waves!
More info, schedule, and tickets coming soon at www.ospride.com

Aug
3
Sun
Ocean Shores Pride @ Downtown Ocean Shores
Aug 3 all-day
Ocean Shores Pride @ Downtown Ocean Shores

Ocean Shores Pride 2025 – A Celebration for Everyone!

Join us August 1-3, 2025, for Ocean Shores Pride – a vibrant, family-friendly weekend full of joy, connection, and celebration right on the beautiful Washington coast! Whether you’re local or just looking for a fun getaway, this 3-day event is packed with exciting activities for all ages and identities.

  • Strike a pose (or a pin!) at the fabulous Pride Bowling Night
  • Tee off with Pride at our Queer Golf Tournament at the stunning Ocean Shores Golf Course
  • Sing, dance, and cheer with live bands, drag shows, and electrifying entertainment
  • Sip & socialize in our laid-back Beer & Wine Garden
  • And so much more! Vendors, food trucks, kids’ zone, games, raffles, and community love

Whether you’re celebrating who you are, supporting a loved one, or simply soaking up the inclusive vibes, Ocean Shores Pride 2025 welcomes you with open arms, open hearts, and non-stop fun.

Mark your calendars, pack your glitter, and get ready to make waves!
More info, schedule, and tickets coming soon at www.ospride.com