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.

Jun
7
Sat
Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center
Jun 7 @ 7:00 pm
Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show @ Ocean Shores Convention Center | Ocean Shores | Washington | United States

The theme of the 2014 Ocean Shores Wearable Art Show is, “Force of Nature!” There are a limited number of entries available Artists and models must be 18 years of age or older. Wearable Art provides an entertaining event that allows artist of all media to show their creations in a wild fashion show venue.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Jun
12
Thu
Rural Route Northeast Meeting @ Pearsall Building
Jun 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us as we discuss

Solidifying bicycle map routes (McCleary, Elma, Brady, Satsop, Montesano, Central Park, Recreational Routes, HWY12 connection).

Discuss Map Legend

Services and Tourist Attractions

Easy-Moderate-Difficult list

Rural Route Northeast Meeting @ Pearsall Building
Jun 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us as we discuss

Solidifying bicycle map routes (McCleary, Elma, Brady, Satsop, Montesano, Central Park, Recreational Routes, HWY12 connection).

Discuss Map Legend

Services and Tourist Attractions

Easy-Moderate-Difficult list

Jun
13
Fri
Saddlebag Meet-up @ Grays Harbor Public Market
Jun 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Saddlebags are backpacks for bicycles.  The idea of these meetings is:

  1. Arrive on a bike
  2. Discuss the route to be ridden
  3. Place the map, paper and writing utensils in your saddlebag
  4. Ride the route, stop and record when needed
  5. Regroup at a designated location to discuss findings

If a person does not want to ride, they are welcome to come for the discussions and either wait for the bike riders to return or walk part of the route.

Jun
20
Fri
Mountain Biking Meeting @ Beehive Restaurant
Jun 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us as we discuss:

  • Trails to include in GH Tourism Map
  • Conditions of trails
  • Skill level of trails
  • Rules, permits and other helpful information

Stick around afterward for a bike ride starting at 5 p.m.

Jun
27
Fri
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 27 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

Saddlebag Meet-up @ Grays Harbor Public Market
Jun 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Saddlebags are backpacks for bicycles.  The idea of these meetings is:

  1. Arrive on a bike
  2. Discuss the route to be ridden
  3. Place the map, paper and writing utensils in your saddlebag
  4. Ride the route, stop and record when needed
  5. Regroup at a designated location to discuss findings

If a person does not want to ride, they are welcome to come for the discussions and either wait for the bike riders to return or walk part of the route.

Jun
28
Sat
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 28 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

Bearcats vs Colts @ Stewart Field at Aberdeen High School
Jun 28 @ 6:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of football as the Bearcats go head-to-head against the SD Thunder. Gates open at 4 p.m.

Jun
29
Sun
The Five Star Dealerships Sand and Sawdust Festival @ Ocean Shores Convention Center/Beach
Jun 29 all-day

Master chainsaw carvers from all over the world flock to this coastal beach town to compete, Daily families and artists sculpt it out for the best sand sculpture. Free sculpting lessons on Friday, Sunday and Watch Out for that rising tide! Unique Sawdust wood carvings sold at auction each day. Kids Zone, contests. Come and bring the entire family, kick off your shoes and enjoy The Five Star Dealerships Sand.

Jul
3
Thu
First Thursdays @ City of Hoquiam
Jul 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hoquiam businesses are celebrating spring with the “First Thursdays” events continuing into 2014. The result of the event, now in its third year, has been increased foot traffic in downtown, a spike in sales for local businesses, join participating businesses every First Thursday from May through September and enjoy special deals, food, music and local art.

Jul
17
Thu
Preserve the Taste of Summer: Expert Food Preservation Advice @ Aberdeen Timberland Library
Jul 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Preserve the Taste of Summer: Expert Food Preservation Advice @ Aberdeen Timberland Library | Aberdeen | Washington | United States

Grays Harbor County Extension staff will present a session on preserving homegrown and farm fresh produce on Thursday, July 17 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Aberdeen Timberland Library.

This program is designed for adults looking for expert advice, answers to questions and the latest tips in time for the harvest and canning season. Attendees may bring their pressure canner gauges to be checked.

 

 

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.

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
16th Annual Aberdeen Art Walk & Celebration: Artists Reception @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

2014 Aberdeen Downtown Art Walk and Celebration’s 16th annual event will take place in the heart of historical downtown Aberdeen. Organizers Aberdeen Revitalization Movement and the Midnight Cruisers have teamed up once again to provide a day of fun and entertainment for area Art lovers and Car Enthusiasts.

The popular event will include talented artists and crafts persons set up throughout Central Downtown Aberdeen. Entertainment will include outstanding performances by local talents.  Artists, Entertainers, and food vendors will guide the way to Midnight Cruisers Car Show of Outstanding Autos. Book lovers will enjoy The Annual Aberdeen Library Book Sale .

On Friday, an Artist’s Reception will be  followed by a Street Dance with the band Ready or Not.

Jul
26
Sat
16th Annual Aberdeen Art Walk & Celebration @ Downtown Aberdeen
Jul 26 all-day

2014 Aberdeen Downtown Art Walk and Celebration’s 16th annual event will take place in the heart of historical downtown Aberdeen. Organizers Aberdeen Revitalization Movement and the Midnight Cruisers have teamed up once again to provide a day of fun and entertainment for area Art lovers and Car Enthusiasts.

The popular event will include talented artists and crafts persons set up throughout Central Downtown Aberdeen. Entertainment will include outstanding performances by local talents.  Artists, Entertainers, and food vendors will guide the way to Midnight Cruisers Car Show of Outstanding Autos. Book lovers will enjoy The Annual Aberdeen Library Book Sale .

Saturday’s event will include the Car Show from 10:00 a.m.-3:oo p.m. and the anticipated Art Walk Celebration from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The full Saturday line-up is as follows:

11:30 a.m.-noon: High Impact Dancers

12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m.: Jalen Terry

1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.:  Joe Ty

2:oo p.m.-2:45 p.m.: Jackie Mitchell

3:00 p.m.-3:45 p. m.: Joe Ty

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
Blue Tail Gallery Grand Opening @ Blue Tail Gallery
Jul 26 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

You are invited to attend the grand opening of “Blue Tail Gallery”, a new art venue in Ocean Shores. Enjoy refreshments while admiring the artworks on display of several local and international artists.

The “Blue Tail Gallery” is located in the North Beach Printing building. Owner Artemisa Garcia shares her new venture with the residents and visitors here in Ocean Shores by inviting you to this grand opening event.

Among the artists participating in this venture are award-wining artists, international artists, amateur artists, and some artists that have never exhibited before. So there is a lot of talent, variety and beauty to behold under one roof. The collection of original fine arts and reproductions includes: watercolors, oil, acrylics, pastels, encaustic, and photography are available for sale, including greeting cards.

Blue Tail Gallery will be open from Monday through Thursday 9am-6pm, Fridays, and Saturdays 10am-8pm, and Sundays 10am-5pm.

We hope you come and join us and share with us your love for the arts.

 

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
Jul
31
Thu
Healthy Lifestyle: Tai Chi @ Oakville Methodist Church
Jul 31 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Healthy Lifestyle: Tai Chi @ Oakville Methodist Church | Oakville | Washington | United States

Join Lauren Jessop in an introduction to the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong (breathing and energy) focusing on Yang style of Tai Chi. Register online here or by calling the library at 360-273-5305.