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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only day we hope it rains here at the beach!
Make sure to decorate your umbrella, there will be prizes given for most creative and fun umbrella designs. The parade will begin at Cottage Rentals and loop around town until ending at The Sweet Life!
Come to cottage rentals between 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. that morning to purchase and decorate a plain white umbrella with fabric pens, and stick on items! $5 per umbrella, limited quantity. You are welcome to bring your own decorating supplies also. Make sure to give yourself enough time to get finished and join in.
High school boys lacrosse
Take your football career to the next level in this family-friendly game of flag football.
We will provide the footballs and flags, all you need to do is show up ready to play. Reservations required.
We welcome everyone from beginners to advanced, and everyone gets to play at their own skill level.
For anyone who wants to play basketball with a great, friendly group of people – we are the place for you.
Pickleball is a combination of tennis, ping pong, badminton and racquetball. And once you try it, you’re hooked.
Not only is it fun to play, but it’s also a great way to exercise and socialize. Reservations required.
High school boys lacrosse
If you ever have had a desire to yell and scream at a crab racing down a wooded track, the City of Westport has the event for you. On Saturday, April 18, the coastal town of Westport, Washington will be holding its 28th Annual World Class Crab Races. Under the big tent at the Westport Marina, hundreds of crab enthusiasts will gather together to watch crab races, listen to live music, and of course, feast on the deliciousness of the under-sea crustaceans.
If you ever have had a desire to yell and scream at a crab racing down a wooded track, the City of Westport has the event for you. On Saturday, April 18, the coastal town of Westport, Washington will be holding its 28th Annual World Class Crab Races. Under the big tent at the Westport Marina, hundreds of crab enthusiasts will gather together to watch crab races, listen to live music, and of course, feast on the deliciousness of the under-sea crustaceans.
Exhibits, Lapidary Dealers, Demonstrations and a silent auction.
Exhibits, Lapidary Dealers, Demonstrations and a silent auction.
The annual home and garden spectacular returns to the Elma Fairgrounds May 19-20. Come visit the pavilion, which will be full of vendors offering both gardening and home-improvement items.
Saturday at 1:00, renown garden writer and editor of Pacific Horticulture will give practical ideas that will make gardening for the whole family lots of fun.
On Sunday, Marianne Binnetti will delight her audience with “Container Wars.” Two gardeners will be selected to fill several containers each, while Marianne discusses the what, why and where of this type of gardening. In the end the audience will vote on which planters they like. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and educational presentation.
The annual home and garden spectacular returns to the Elma Fairgrounds May 19-20. Come visit the pavilion, which will be full of vendors offering both gardening and home-improvement items.
Saturday at 1:00, renown garden writer and editor of Pacific Horticulture will give practical ideas that will make gardening for the whole family lots of fun.
On Sunday, Marianne Binnetti will delight her audience with “Container Wars.” Two gardeners will be selected to fill several containers each, while Marianne discusses the what, why and where of this type of gardening. In the end the audience will vote on which planters they like. You won’t want to miss this entertaining and educational presentation.
Aberdeen Founders’ Day
Dine and Dance event
Come and enjoy a favorite local band Six Pack Pretty for an evening of dancing after dinner which will be catered by the Welcome Inn.
We’ll be serving Prime Rib dips and having a dessert auction with lots of delicious sweets to pick from.
GH Wine Sellars will be serving some of their favorite wine and the Beer will be provided by Steam Donkey at our No Host Bar.
Tickets are $30 per person
For more information please check out our Facebook page:
Aberdeen Founders’ Day Parade & Festival
The fun starts at 11:00 AM for the Aberdeen’s 5th Annual Founders’ Day Parade!
It’s a family friendly social event you won’t want to miss.
We have a rich proud history and today is tomorrow’s history which you can be a part of.
Come and join us for a fun filled day
Join us for the Mccleary Bear Festival Car Show
Car show entry is from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Judging is 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Raffle and 50/50 drawings throughout announced at 1:00 p.m.
Awards announced at 2:00 p.m.
Join our annual pilgrimage celebrating the Feast of the Dormition (Assumption) of Our Lady with beautiful services in the Byzantine Catholic liturgical tradition. St.George Byzantine Catholic Church is in full communion with Pope Francis. There will be daily Divine Liturgy (mass) along with vespers, molebens, akathist as well as rosaries and confession.
This year’s Marian speaker will be the Most Reverend John Sianchuk, C.Ss.R..
This pilgrimage is typically attended by many children and teens. For them, there will be a children’s procession and akathist, children’s and teen activities and a campfire (weather permitting).
Saturday lunch will be delicious pulled pork barbecued overnight by parish members (available for purchase). Other light meals,and snacks and coffee will be available for a donation.
Bring a tent or camper to camp out on the premises.
For more information and brochures visit our website.
The American Lung Association is hosting our second annual cycling event Reach the Beach Washington on September 29, 2018. This cycling event takes place over a fast and flat course with multiple starting points. 100 miles from Lacey, 88 miles from Olympia, 44 miles from Elma, and 25 miles from Cosmopolis, all ending on the beautiful beach in Westport. There will be rest stops ever 15 miles, with hot lunches and hydration at each stop. There will also be bike mechanics along the route to provide quick fixes to popped tires, chain malfunctions, etc. Once across the finish line, we will celebrate with good food, good drinks, and good company!
For more information about the race and volunteer opportunities please visit our website reachthebeachwa.org
*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REST STOPS*
Westport Winery will host one of its popular murder mystery dinners on Wednesday, October 31 at 6pm which is Halloween night. The Murder Before Midnight features the unlikely marriage of 1960s posh aristocracy with hippy pig farmers. Half of the victims and suspects are Kennedy era wannabes while the other half sport tie dye and peace signs. Everyone is invited to dress for the fun and the holiday as they see fit. A few guests may volunteer to join the cast, and everyone will act as deputies in solving Who done it?
ClamFest is the celebration of our local life, culture and foods, the relaxed pace of life at the beach, and our razor clam digs. The festival features activities for the entire family, whether you go clamming or come to enjoy the six miles of beach and the many beach town businesses.
ClamFest is the celebration of our local life, culture and foods, the relaxed pace of life at the beach, and our razor clam digs. The festival features activities for the entire family, whether you go clamming or come to enjoy the six miles of beach and the many beach town businesses.
Grays Harbor Festival of Colors is the premier, family friendly, kite festival on the west coast.This event is made for kite fliers of all skill levels with special events for kids.
In the past we have had kite fliers coming from as far away as India, Canada,
and many from the western United States. We are located in Grays Harbor on the
Washington State central coast.
Our festival is always on the first full week-end (Fri.,Sat.and Sun) in June.
The 2019 Festival of Colors is scheduled for June 7th, 8th and 9th. Our flying
beach is famous for the consistency of the winds and mild temperatures,
usually low to mid sixties at the time of the festival.
