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.

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Jul
13
Sat
Run from the Bears Fun Run 1K, 5K, 10K
Jul 13 @ 8:00 am
Run from the Bears Fun Run 1K, 5K, 10K

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

We have the following events coming up:

Friday, July 12- McCleary Bear Festival -kick off with Kids Day in the Park (games and the Pacific Science Center Planetarium), Coronation and Softball Tournament

Saturday, July 13- McCleary Bear Festival- Grand Parade, live music, Kids’ Zone and stew

Sunday, July 14 – McCleary Bear Festival Royals Rumble Car Show, music in the park and Kids’ Zone activities

There will be over 50 vendors in the park and softball all weekend!

60th Annual Grand Parade
Jul 13 @ 12:00 pm
60th Annual Grand Parade

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

We have the following events coming up:

Friday, July 12- McCleary Bear Festival -kick off with Kids Day in the Park (games and the Pacific Science Center Planetarium), Coronation and Softball Tournament

Saturday, July 13- McCleary Bear Festival- Grand Parade, live music, Kids’ Zone and stew

Sunday, July 14 – McCleary Bear Festival Royals Rumble Car Show, music in the park and Kids’ Zone activities

There will be over 50 vendors in the park and softball all weekend!

60th Annual Bear Stew
Jul 13 @ 1:00 pm
60th Annual Bear Stew

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

We have the following events coming up:

Friday, July 12- McCleary Bear Festival -kick off with Kids Day in the Park (games and the Pacific Science Center Planetarium), Coronation and Softball Tournament

Saturday, July 13- McCleary Bear Festival- Grand Parade, live music, Kids’ Zone and stew

Sunday, July 14 – McCleary Bear Festival Royals Rumble Car Show, music in the park and Kids’ Zone activities

There will be over 50 vendors in the park and softball all weekend!

Jul
14
Sun
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival
Jul 14 @ 8:00 am
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

• Softball Tournament …………….…………………….8am

• Food & Craft Vendors …………….…………………..10am-4pm

• Car Show …………………….……………………………..10am (Simpson Ave. Next to OCCU)

• Petting Zoo (Kid Zone) …..……..………………….11am-4pm

• Kid Zone ………………………………………………..….11am-4pm

• Music in the Park………..………………………..……12pm -Monica Drake & Dewayne Brady

• Hay Toss ………………………………………………..….1pm

• Music in the Park…………….…………………………1pm -Kynan Shane

• Music in the Park…………….…………….……..……2pm -Humor & Heart

60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival-Royals Rumble Car Show
Jul 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival-Royals Rumble Car Show

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

We have the following events coming up:

Sunday, July 14 – McCleary Bear Festival Royals Rumble Car Show, music in the park and Kids’ Zone activities

There will be over 50 vendors in the park and softball all weekend!

Jul
16
Tue
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
60th Annual McCleary Bear Festival

The McCleary Bear Festival is celebrating 60 years this July.

We have the following events coming up:

Friday, July 12- McCleary Bear Festival -kick off with Kids Day in the Park (games and the Pacific Science Center Planetarium), Coronation and Softball Tournament

Saturday, July 13- McCleary Bear Festival- Grand Parade, live music, Kids’ Zone and stew

Sunday, July 14 – McCleary Bear Festival Royals Rumble Car Show, music in the park and Kids’ Zone activities

There will be over 50 vendors in the park and softball all weekend!

Jul
21
Sun
Aberdeen Sunday Market
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Aberdeen Sunday Market

Local produce, fare and makers every Sunday in Downtown Aberdeen. 10 am to 3 pm, through September 15th.

Aug
3
Sat
Wishkah Gardens Invasive Removal Work Party @ Long Swamp Boat Launch
Aug 3 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wishkah Gardens Invasive Removal Work Party @ Long Swamp Boat Launch

Grays Harbor Stream team will be partnering with the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust and Forterra on August 3rd for an invasive plant removal work party from 10:00am – 1:00pm.

We will provide tools and gloves, along with coffee, donuts, snacks, and water. Please bring a reusable water bottle.

Aug
11
Sun
Aberdeen Sunday Market
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Aberdeen Sunday Market

Local produce, fare and makers every Sunday in Downtown Aberdeen. 10 am to 3 pm, through September 15th.

Aug
14
Wed
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 14 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Aug
15
Thu
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 15 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Aug
16
Fri
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 16 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Aug
17
Sat
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 17 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Aug
18
Sun
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV
Aug 18 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup @ Gray Harbor ORV

The Ryan Villopoto Amateur Motocross Cup (aka: RV Cup) invites riders from around the world to compete on a man-made designed dirt bike course starting from ages 4 and up. From beginners to expert amateur racers will compete over 4 days with the most competitive and well-balanced age group ever in the United States.

Ryan Villopoto is a 10-time American Motorcyclist Association national champion and hails from Washington. His approach off the track since retiring in 2015 is the same as it was on the track. The RV Cup carries his name and provides a safe, competitive environment.

Aberdeen Sunday Market
Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Aberdeen Sunday Market

Local produce, fare and makers every Sunday in Downtown Aberdeen. 10 am to 3 pm, through September 15th.

Aug
25
Sun
Aberdeen Sunday Market
Aug 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Aberdeen Sunday Market

Local produce, fare and makers every Sunday in Downtown Aberdeen. 10 am to 3 pm, through September 15th.

Aug
31
Sat
Wishkah Gardens Invasive Removal Work Party @ Long Swamp Boat Launch
Aug 31 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Wishkah Gardens Invasive Removal Work Party @ Long Swamp Boat Launch

Grays Harbor Stream team will be partnering with the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust and Forterra on August 31st for an invasive plant removal work party from 10:00am – 1:00pm.

We will provide tools and gloves, along with coffee, donuts, snacks, and water. Please bring a reusable water bottle.

Sep
21
Sat
10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park FALL FESTIVAL @ Lake Sylvia State Park
Sep 21 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park FALL FESTIVAL @ Lake Sylvia State Park

10th Annual Lake Sylvia State Park
FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7 AM – 4 PM
Lake Sylvia State Park – 1813 Lake Sylvia Rd North Montesano, WA
https://www.facebook.com/LakeSylviaStateParkFallFestival/

Pancake Breakfast
7 am—11 pm $5
Trail Races 8:30 am
Half Marathon / 10K / 5 K
Artists Market 9 am—4 pm
Food Booths and Live Music
Historic Talk by “Doc Shores” 1 pm
Kayak Paddle 2 pm
Kids Vintage Games and Nature Crafts
Educational booths by Stream Team

Sep
25
Wed
Channel Point Speaker Series – Notable Harborites with Tom Quigg @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam
Sep 25 @ 3:00 pm
Channel Point Speaker Series - Notable Harborites with Tom Quigg @ Village Concepts of Hoquiam

Tom Quigg, proud Harborite, Port of Grays Harbor Commissioner, and Real Estate Broker, will provide an engaging presentation on notable Harborites through the years and their impact on the world. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served. This will be a fun event for newcomers to the Harbor and for long-timers alike. We hope you will join us!

Oct
12
Sat
Timberland Reads Together Movie: Promised Land @ Elma Timberland Library
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Promised Land is an award winning social justice documentary that follows two tribes in the Pacific Northwest: the Duwamish and the Chinook, as they fight for the restoration of treaty rights they’ve long been denied. This program is part of Timberland Reads Together, featuring “There, There” by Tommy Orange and Native Voices, focused on Indigenous Peoples history and culture.

Oct
17
Thu
Quinault Country Peak to Sea @ Shilo Inn
Oct 17 @ 6:30 pm

This presentation will briefly highlight the natural and cultural history of the Quinault Region. Most of the presentation will look at the events and activities leading up to the land and river conditions we see today, and what the Quinault Indian Nation has done and plans to do with its natural resources and economic development.

Dec
18
Wed
Welcome to Ocean Shores Sign Dedication & Kick-Off 50th Anniversary Celebration @ Ocean Shores City Enterance
Dec 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Welcome to Ocean Shores Sign Dedication & Kick-Off 50th Anniversary Celebration @ Ocean Shores City Enterance

On November 3, 1970 by special election and signed off by former Washington Secretary of State Ludlow Kramer, the community of Ocean Shores became a certified city. As such, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Ocean Shores’ cityhood.

Anniversary events will begin with a kick-off celebration recognizing the Welcome to Ocean Shores sign, erected 20 years ago at the city gates, as a significant historical feature.

Hosting this event, the Museum of the North Beach and Ocean Shores Coastal Interpretive Center with missions to preserve and share area history have joined forces to erect an informational plaque explaining that artist Judy McVay created the sign. The Mayor and City Council are expected to attend.

Judy McVay along with her brothers pioneered chainsaw carving as an artform, founded the chainsaw carving expo at the Puyallup Fair in the 1980’s, were instrumental in creating local carving events, and Judy was the first Washington woman to win a chainsaw carving competition. In addition to creating the Welcome to Ocean Shores sign, her work can be seen all along the Washington Coast, the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway (Hwy 101) and many other locations.

In Ocean Shores, Judy’s work can be viewed at Moby Dick’s on Point Brown Ave. where her “Sand Castle” sign hangs as well as inside the Convention Center vestibule where collaborative pieces created by Judy and her son, Boaz Backus can be found. Boaz along with brother, Steve founded the “sawdust” portion of Ocean Shores’ famed Sand and Sawdust Festival.

“The Welcome to Ocean Shores sign is a highly photographed, significant part of the experience when entering the city and should be recognized as such,” said Coastal Interpretive Center Board President, Nancy Eldridge. “The Museum of the North Beach and our friends at the Coastal Interpretive Center are proud to recognize this historical artifact,” added Museum of the North Beach Executive Director, Kelly Calhoun.

Sign dedication will commence at noon, Saturday January 18, 2020 at the city gates. A historical marker will be placed near the sign and this event will officially kick-off the year long Ocean Shores 50th anniversary celebration. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend!