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The FOSLS LAKE SYLVIA FALL FESTIVAL is back for its 11th year! Come join us this year on SUNDAY, September 18th from 8 am – 3 pm. We will be featuring Trail Races for all ages in the morning, a handcrafted Artists Market beginning at 9 am, Live Music, Food, a live Children’s Entertainer, Buck’s Bikes Bicycle Rentals, Vintage children’s games, Fish and Forest Education, a presentation on the history of Lake Sylvia and a Bird Watching presentation in our new Pavilion, and even a Kayak group Paddle. Two free shuttle buses will transport folks to the festival at regular 10 minute intervals. Come take a family photo, start your holiday shopping and share lunch with the family while listening to some great music on the shores of Lake Sylvia with us! Watch our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LakeSylviaStateParkFallFestival for up to date information, applications, and schedules.
Immerse yourself in cranberries. Shop at our vendors, take a bog tour, enter the cranberry cook off, run in the bog jog and enjoy firelight parade. For more details on the event, call Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce at 360-268-9422. For a Vendor Registration Form, Hold Harmless Agreement and Vendor Information Sheet, go to https://ComeToWestport.com and click on the Events Calendar.
Immerse yourself in cranberries. Shop at our vendors, take a bog tour, enter the cranberry cook off, run in the bog jog and enjoy firelight parade. For more details on the event, call Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce at 360-268-9422. For a Vendor Registration Form, Hold Harmless Agreement and Vendor Information Sheet, go to https://ComeToWestport.com and click on the Events Calendar.
This inaugural event brings Fair Trade gift items, local vendors and the Patisserie featuring Loli Gay’s Cheesecake, tasty baked goods from Ocean Shores IGA and Oyhut Market Bakery. Global artisans from Ukraine, Haiti, Mexico, US and around the world will be featured. Grays Harbor will be introduced to new Fair Trade pieces. Net proceeds benefit North Beach Medical Equipment.
Visit local geeky, gaming vendors at this 2 day Warhammer Tournament.
This inaugural event brings Fair Trade gift items, local vendors and the Patisserie featuring Loli Gay’s Cheesecake, tasty baked goods from Ocean Shores IGA and Oyhut Market Bakery. Global artisans from Ukraine, Haiti, Mexico, US and around the world will be featured. Grays Harbor will be introduced to new Fair Trade pieces. Net proceeds benefit North Beach Medical Equipment.
Visit local geeky, gaming vendors at this 2 day Warhammer Tournament.
Heather Osoy is an Aberdeen resident, Women’s Fiction Writers Association member, and homeschool mama.
Come in to learn about and purchase a signed copy of her debut psychological women’s fiction novel, TO HOLD ONESELF.
Already have a copy of her novel? Bring it in to be signed!
Checked it out at the library already? Come in to buy your own signed copy!
?Book Blurb?
On a damp, breezy morning in the spring of 2018, we meet Carol Davis- a charismatic hospice patient. She has a confession to make. That confession leads to a desperate plea, as she wants to redeem herself before time runs out. There is help, but it comes with unwelcome consequences. It becomes apparent that there is more behind the confession… and more to Carol.?Events unfold through the perspectives of a few other women in her life: Lauren, Jamie and Denise. Unbeknownst to those three, they suffer from similar invisible wounds. They also share a conviction that their ability to mend themselves depends on how well they cater to a woman they think they know.
Artisan Faire with the theme “Hearts & Flowers… & Chocolate” features NEW Fair Trade gift items from five continents, select PNW vendors and the Patisserie highlighting CHOCOLATE. The Grizzly Den will be offering a catered menu tailored for this two-day event. Artisan Faire Adopt-A-Resident offers individually created gift packages for the residents of Green Lake Assisted Living in Ocean Shores. Adopt one or more of the residents with special Valentine’s gifts and Easter Baskets focused on the Fair Trade and show gift items. Net proceeds benefit Garden by the Sea – a Community Garden where the community grows flowers and produce for the community including beds providing fresh produce for Ocean Shores Food Bank recipients.
Artisan Faire with the theme “Hearts & Flowers… & Chocolate” features NEW Fair Trade gift items from five continents, select PNW vendors and the Patisserie highlighting CHOCOLATE. The Grizzly Den will be offering a catered menu tailored for this two-day event. Artisan Faire Adopt-A-Resident offers individually created gift packages for the residents of Green Lake Assisted Living in Ocean Shores. Adopt one or more of the residents with special Valentine’s gifts and Easter Baskets focused on the Fair Trade and show gift items. Net proceeds benefit Garden by the Sea – a Community Garden where the community grows flowers and produce for the community including beds providing fresh produce for Ocean Shores Food Bank recipients.
James and Rob Slater grew up here in Hoquiam, HHS classes of ‘78 and ‘85 respectively. Both avid readers, James inspired Rob to write. In 2014, Rob published ALL IS SILENCE, Book I in his Deserted Lands bat-virus pandemic universe. His 5th book is out this winter. James, not to be outdone, has finished his trilogy first, recently releasing Book III, MIDWAY – Empire of Deception. Now they’re working together for success in the challenging arena of indie publishing.
Join us as James and Rob share their experiences and read short excerpts from their books. Q&A and book signing to follow.
This event takes place at the Polson Museum.
To celebrate the reopening of the Polson Museum, join Museum Director John Larson and Hoquiam Librarian Katie Lutz with a discussion of what resources are available to the public for researching Grays Harbor history. Lutz and Larson will share their knowledge of online sites as well as those found in university, library and museum archives located regionally and beyond. Practical handouts will be provided at this museum open house event.
The Grays Harbor Genealogical Society will be hosting a Genealogy Café at the Hoquiam and Montesano libraries. Whether you’re new to genealogy or experienced, you’ll learn about local resources, as well as get individualized help using the library’s online resources and print materials. This free program is provided on a first come, first served basis, no registration is necessary. Drop-in anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Sat., April 8th.
Do you like plants? Why not get something new for your plant collection? To celebrate Earth Day, we’re hosting a plant swap at the Hoquiam Timberland Library! Bring a cutting or small potted plant and pick up a new plant to take home. WSU Master Gardeners will be available to help identify plants, give advice on their care, and answer other plant questions. You can come by the library the week before and ask staff for a free pot to transport plants for the program, or transplant day-of.
Local history collections of the Hoquiam area. Several businesses and private history collections on exhibit.
FREE Family Event!
We have all witnessed or experienced a time where we have been underprepared for any emergency situation. Please join us Saturday, July 22nd for the annual Emergency Preparedness EXPO where you can learn how to better prepare yourself and family for the next unexpected emergency or learn about local hazards.
Come dunk your favorite Law and Fire Personnel! Enter a Bike Rodeo! FREE Raffle! Go-Bag Scavenger Hunt! Get up close to Emergency Response Vehicles and meet your local first responders! Over 40 vendors and much more!!
Join us for an indoor camping-themed event at Harbor Books. Curl up with a book in a cozy reading nook, enjoy live music and campfire treats, and meet Dave and Ilyssa Kyu, co-editors of Campfire Stories Volume II: Tales from America’s National Parks and Trails. We will also be joined by contributor Harvest Moon who will do a reading and sign books. Fun for all ages! More information at: https://www.booksontheharbor.com/harbor-books-events/campfirestories
The Museum of the North Beach will be hosting a book signing on Saturday, August 12 from 10am to 12 noon for Exploring Maritime Washington by author Erich Ebel.
Discover the popular destinations and hidden gems along Washington’s coastline, from the Mukilteo Lighthouse to the Wedding Rocks petroglyphs and beyond. Learn about the seafaring Coast Salish people, who navigated the waters of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years, and the early exploration and settlement by European Americans in the late eighteenth century. Delve into the expansion and growth that led to the development of international ports and the modern maritime economy. View the enormous sternwheel snagboat W.T. Preston—one of a trio that kept inland waterways navigable for nearly a century—and hundreds of other fascinating sites. Join author Erich R. Ebel on a journey through the cultural and nautical history of the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area and beyond.
Erich R. Ebel was born in Spokane, Washington, and has had stories to tell ever since. During his ten years as a TV and radio journalist and twenty in communications and marketing, Erich pursued his passions—the history, heritage and culture of the greatest state in the Lower 48. His blog, videos and podcasts hold a treasure-trove of Washington facts and help promote local history worldwide. Learn more at www.washingtonourhome.com.
Erich spent several hours at the Museum of the North Beach in April 2021 doing research. His 222 page book sells for $24.00 and is loaded with photographs including a segment about the Museum, some of our local history and the amazing story of the 1892 shipwreck of the British bark Ferndale at Copalis Beach.
The FOSLS LAKE SYLVIA STATE PARK FALL FESTIVAL continues the tradition for our 12th year!
Come join us on SUNDAY, September 10th, 2023 from 8:30 – 4:00 for a day filled with fun and family activities.
If you enjoy running we have trail Races that begin at 8:30 am. From 10 – 4, you can find one of a kind art and hand crafted treasures at the Artisans Market and eat delicious food while enjoying great live music by talented local acts all on the peaceful shores of beautiful Lake Sylvia. There will also be a kayak paddling adventure, a Watershed Festival by the GH Stream Team, Galaxy Harbor Dancers and educational exhibits in the Legacy Pavilion. You can decorate a pumpkin or take a group photo in our photo booth and we will have kids activities as well.
Park for free at Simpson School (519 Simpson Ave W, Montesano WA), and take a free shuttle to the Festival. Parking inside the park is limited and requires a Discover Pass. Free Disabled Parking is available inside the park. Watch our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LakeSylviaStateParkFallFestival for up to date information, applications, and schedules.
Out and Proud Grays Harbor Coalition is super excited to present our 10th amazing Pride Festival! We hope that you will join us in person, as we welcome you aboard The Love Boat!
Grays Harbor Pride kicks off on Friday, September 22 with a free/pay what you can all ages dance, Pride Prom 2023, at Events on Emerson in Hoquiam.
On Saturday, September 23, Grays Harbor Pride Festival starts at 1 pm at the Historical Seaport with free, family friendly activities, vendors, music, and entertainment. There will also be tours available on the Tall Ship Lady Washington.
This year, we will be hosting a concert by an iconic multi-platinum artist, Mary Lambert. That’s right! Mary Lambert will be putting on a free show at Grays Harbor Pride 2023! Everyone will be talking about this.
At 7:00 pm, stay for the free nighttime Drag Show event, hosted by Seattle’s Premier Drag King, Ceasar Heart! Amazing performers come from all over Washington to support our local LGBTQIA+ community. You won’t want to miss this!
Out and Proud Grays Harbor Coalition is super excited to present our 10th amazing Pride Festival! We hope that you will join us in person, as we welcome you aboard The Love Boat!
Grays Harbor Pride kicks off on Friday, September 22 with a free/pay what you can all ages dance, Pride Prom 2023, at Events on Emerson in Hoquiam.
On Saturday, September 23, Grays Harbor Pride Festival starts at 1 pm at the Historical Seaport with free, family friendly activities, vendors, music, and entertainment. There will also be tours available on the Tall Ship Lady Washington.
This year, we will be hosting a concert by an iconic multi-platinum artist, Mary Lambert. That’s right! Mary Lambert will be putting on a free show at Grays Harbor Pride 2023! Everyone will be talking about this.
At 7:00 pm, stay for the free nighttime Drag Show event, hosted by Seattle’s Premier Drag King, Ceasar Heart! Amazing performers come from all over Washington to support our local LGBTQIA+ community. You won’t want to miss this!
The 9th Annual Bigfoot Brewfest is a celebration of quality craft beer, ciders and other brews from around the Pacific Northwest, with an emphasis on flavors and adventure.
Enjoy cool ocean air while you sample craft beverages from over 20 unique breweries. Listen to live music and eat delicious food while stretching your adventure muscles and trying new flavors, games and physical prowess.
Details: Food trucks are on site serving up some of the most delicious food you could hope for. Two bands are playing live, the fan favorites, Deerswerver and the Mike & Frank Duo.
1 PM VIP early entry. 2 PM GA entry. We stop pouring beer at 6 PM but you can stay and listen to music, dance, eat food from our food trucks, and drink water up until 7:30 PM. There are many options for a safe ride, BE SAFE AND DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!
Ticket options:
VIP: You deserve the BEST! Get in an hour early with special access to our VIP Only Lounge area sponsored by Frontager’s Pizza. Includes four drink tickets, access to two exclusive taps, lounge seating, Club Social bar & menu, private bathrooms, dedicated staff, and more! Collect your free commemorative pint glass at the end of your night. 21+ ONLY. ($120)
VIP + Seafood Boil: Get in an hour early with special access to our VIP Only Lounge area sponsored by Frontager’s Pizza. Includes four drink tickets, access to two exclusive taps, lounge seating, Club Social bar & menu, private bathrooms, dedicated staff, and more! This ticket also includes our limited availability Seafood Boil that pairs nicely with your VIP Bigfoot experience. Collect your free commemorative pint glass at the end of your night. 21+ ONLY. ($170)
V IP Designated Driver: Get in an hour early with special access to our VIP Only Lounge area sponsored by Frontager’s Pizza. Includes a refillable water bottle that can be filled in the event and TWO non-alcoholic drink tickets, lounge seating, Club Social bar & menu, private bathrooms, dedicated staff, and more! Be the responsible one and get your group home safely. Other zero alcohol beverage options like kombucha and soda samples will be available at the different vendors. 21+ ONLY. ($75)
General Admission: Includes four drink tickets, 4+ hours of craft beer, great music, games, and good people. 21+ ONLY. ($65)
Designated Driver: Come with your friends and enjoy the music and good times but no alcoholic beverages for a reduced rate. Comes with a refillable water bottle that can be filled in the event and two non-alcoholic drink tickets. Be the responsible one and get your group home safely. Other zero alcohol beverage options like kombucha and soda samples will be available at the different vendors. 21+ ONLY. ($25)
* Additional drink tickets available for purchase on site only.
*This outdoor summer event will not disappoint! Rain or Shine.
*No Refunds, tickets are transferable.
*Everyone must be 21 and over. No infants or toddlers will be admitted. No Pets allowed inside.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Register your team of TWO today to play in the Bigfoot Cornhole Tournament! 1st place team wins a $500 gift certificate to Seabrook Hospitality. Only $20 to register your two-person team for this fun event! Registration and practice time will be 2:00-3:00 PM the day of the event. The tournament starts at 3 PM. Ticket sales for the cornhole tournament end at 3 PM the day of the event or Brackets until sold out, so pick your partner and mark your calendars! (All team names must be PG-13 or will be altered by hosts on game day.)
