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

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Jul
20
Sun
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Here’s the ships’ public schedule:

7/19-20: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/19: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

7/20: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/20: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/21-25: Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp

7/26-27: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/26-27: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/26: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

Adventure Sail on the Lady Washington @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 20 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Adventure Sail on the Lady Washington @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Adventure Sails and Evening Sails are two-hour excursions with opportunities for guests to raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting.

 

Battle Sail @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Battle Sail @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Battle Sails are the most popular sailing activity on Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. The three-hour excursion is a re-creation of a typical 18th century naval skirmish with real cannon and real gunpowder, but no cannon balls.

 

Jul
21
Mon
Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 21 all-day
Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Expedition Voyages is a five-day exploration of the San Juan Islands in the tradition of the great voyages of exploration in the 17th-19th centuries. Purchasers of eight or more tickets save 15 percent per ticket, a savings of $800 or more. For more information on Expedition Voyages please call 800-200-5239 or click here.

 

Jul
22
Tue
ReferenceUSA Training Session for Job Seekers, Small Businesses and Students @ TRL Administrative Service Center
Jul 22 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

The Timberland Regional Library (TRL) will hold three training sessions on July 22 and 23 to teach people how to use ReferenceUSA, a powerful, online research tool that can be especially helpful for small business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profit researchers, job seekers, students, writers and media professionals. In addition to professional use, ReferenceUSA can assist anyone looking for information on schools, childcare centers, doctors, hospitals, churches, businesses and other vital services.

ReferenceUSA is one of more than 70 subscription databases that TRL provides to the public.

For more information, contact Central Reference/Ask-a-Librarian Service at 360-704-4636 or 800-562-6022 outside the Olympia calling area, or visit www.TRL.org.

ReferenceUSA Training Session for Job Seekers, Small Businesses and Students @ Tumwater Timberland Library
Jul 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Timberland Regional Library (TRL) will hold three training sessions on July 22 and 23 to teach people how to use ReferenceUSA, a powerful, online research tool that can be especially helpful for small business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profit researchers, job seekers, students, writers and media professionals. In addition to professional use, ReferenceUSA can assist anyone looking for information on schools, childcare centers, doctors, hospitals, churches, businesses and other vital services.

ReferenceUSA is one of more than 70 subscription databases that TRL provides to the public.

For more information, contact Central Reference/Ask-a-Librarian Service at 360-704-4636 or 800-562-6022 outside the Olympia calling area, or visit www.TRL.org.

Jul
23
Wed
ReferenceUSA Training Session for Job Seekers, Small Businesses and Students @ TRL Administrative Service Center
Jul 23 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am

The Timberland Regional Library (TRL) will hold three training sessions on July 22 and 23 to teach people how to use ReferenceUSA, a powerful, online research tool that can be especially helpful for small business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profit researchers, job seekers, students, writers and media professionals. In addition to professional use, ReferenceUSA can assist anyone looking for information on schools, childcare centers, doctors, hospitals, churches, businesses and other vital services.

ReferenceUSA is one of more than 70 subscription databases that TRL provides to the public.

For more information, contact Central Reference/Ask-a-Librarian Service at 360-704-4636 or 800-562-6022 outside the Olympia calling area, or visit www.TRL.org.

LabARTory: Experiments of a Mad Scientist @ Elma Timberland Library
Jul 23 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Magic mud, cloud jars, balloon banshees and more–oh my! See mad science experiment demonstrations and try your own hand at a few. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Jul
25
Fri
Hog Wild @ Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
Jul 25 all-day

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
Teen Author Visit: Kevin Emerson @ Hoquiam Timberland Library
Jul 25 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Seattle’s Kevin Emerson, author of such science fiction titles as “The Lost Code” and “The Dark Shore,” and the humorous adventure, “The Fellowship of Alien Detection” will visit the Hoquiam, Elma, Ilwaco and Lacey Timberland libraries on July 25 and 26 to talk with teens about his books and writing. Books will be available for purchase and signing. All teens are invited. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

Teen Author Visit: Kevin Emerson @ Elma Timberland Library
Jul 25 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Seattle’s Kevin Emerson, author of such science fiction titles as “The Lost Code” and “The Dark Shore,” and the humorous adventure, “The Fellowship of Alien Detection” will visit the Hoquiam, Elma, Ilwaco and Lacey Timberland libraries on July 25 and 26 to talk with teens about his books and writing. Books will be available for purchase and signing. All teens are invited. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

Jul
26
Sat
Hog Wild @ Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
Jul 26 all-day

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
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Here’s the ships’ public schedule:

7/26-27: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/26-27: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/26: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

Teen Author Visit: Kevin Emerson @ Ilwaco Timberland Library
Jul 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Seattle’s Kevin Emerson, author of such science fiction titles as “The Lost Code” and “The Dark Shore,” and the humorous adventure, “The Fellowship of Alien Detection” will visit the Hoquiam, Elma, Ilwaco and Lacey Timberland libraries on July 25 and 26 to talk with teens about his books and writing. Books will be available for purchase and signing. All teens are invited. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

Battle Sail @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 26 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Battle Sail @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Battle Sails are the most popular sailing activity on Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. The three-hour excursion is a re-creation of a typical 18th century naval skirmish with real cannon and real gunpowder, but no cannon balls.

Teen Author Visit: Kevin Emerson @ Lacey Timberland Library
Jul 26 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Seattle’s Kevin Emerson, author of such science fiction titles as “The Lost Code” and “The Dark Shore,” and the humorous adventure, “The Fellowship of Alien Detection” will visit the Hoquiam, Elma, Ilwaco and Lacey Timberland libraries on July 25 and 26 to talk with teens about his books and writing. Books will be available for purchase and signing. All teens are invited. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library districtwide program.

 

Evening Sail on the Lady Washington @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Evening Sail on the Lady Washington @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Adventure Sails and Evening Sails are two-hour excursions with opportunities for guests to raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting.

 

 

Jul
27
Sun
Hog Wild @ Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
Jul 27 all-day

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
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lady Washington/Hawaiian Chieftain Walk-on Tours @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Here’s the ships’ public schedule:

7/26-27: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-on tours, $3 donation per person.

7/26-27: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Battle Sail, $43-$63.

7/26: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Evening Sail (Lady Washington only), $43.

7/27: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Adventure Sail (Hawaiian Chieftain only), $43.

Adventure Sail on the Hawaiian Chieftain @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 27 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Adventure Sail on the Hawaiian Chieftain @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Adventure Sails and Evening Sails are two-hour excursions with opportunities for guests to raise a sail, learn a sea shanty, and take the helm of a real tall ship, conditions permitting.

 

 

Elk River Boat Challenge @ Elk River Estuary
Jul 27 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Elk River Boat Challenge @ Elk River Estuary | Washington | United States

A 7 mile human-powered boat race at 1 pm on the beautiful Elk River Estuary. For more information call 206-218-6785.

Battle Sail @ Cap Sante Marina
Jul 27 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Battle Sail @ Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes | Washington | United States

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain have set a visit for Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes July 9-27, which will include public tours and public sailings. During their Anacortes stay, the ships will make a five-day trip to the San Juan Islands for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain’s annual Expedition Voyages Family & Youth Camp.

Battle Sails are the most popular sailing activity on Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. The three-hour excursion is a re-creation of a typical 18th century naval skirmish with real cannon and real gunpowder, but no cannon balls.