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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THE Artisan Faire and Washington State Chili Cookoff. It’s Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15 at Ocean Shores Convention Center. (Chili cookoff is Sunday.) Food Truck FUN is both days. We have a variety including vendors offering specials featuring chili. A new vendor will have wood fired pizza!
Both benefit charities. Freaks at the Beach is happening in Pacific Hall.
(We also have prize drawings throughout the show. Passport Grand Prize is a stay at The Grey Gull. Adoptions for Green Lake residents will be available for people to select a resident for a summertime gift package.)

THE Artisan Faire and Washington State Chili Cookoff. It’s Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15 at Ocean Shores Convention Center. (Chili cookoff is Sunday.) Food Truck FUN is both days. We have a variety including vendors offering specials featuring chili. A new vendor will have wood fired pizza!
Both benefit charities. Freaks at the Beach is happening in Pacific Hall.
(We also have prize drawings throughout the show. Passport Grand Prize is a stay at The Grey Gull. Adoptions for Green Lake residents will be available for people to select a resident for a summertime gift package.)
Welcome to all Elma- McCleary residents.
There is a New Lions Club forming in Elma- McCleary. Come and learn how a Lions Club can assist your community and have fun events.
The next informational meeting is July 8th at 5:30 pm at the McCleary Community Center, 726 W. Simpson Ave. McCleary, WA 98557

Ocean Shores Pride 2025 – A Celebration for Everyone!
Join us August 1-3, 2025, for Ocean Shores Pride – a vibrant, family-friendly weekend full of joy, connection, and celebration right on the beautiful Washington coast! Whether you’re local or just looking for a fun getaway, this 3-day event is packed with exciting activities for all ages and identities.
- Strike a pose (or a pin!) at the fabulous Pride Bowling Night
- Tee off with Pride at our Queer Golf Tournament at the stunning Ocean Shores Golf Course
- Sing, dance, and cheer with live bands, drag shows, and electrifying entertainment
- Sip & socialize in our laid-back Beer & Wine Garden
- And so much more! Vendors, food trucks, kids’ zone, games, raffles, and community love
Whether you’re celebrating who you are, supporting a loved one, or simply soaking up the inclusive vibes, Ocean Shores Pride 2025 welcomes you with open arms, open hearts, and non-stop fun.
Mark your calendars, pack your glitter, and get ready to make waves!
More info, schedule, and tickets coming soon at www.ospride.com

Ocean Shores Pride 2025 – A Celebration for Everyone!
Join us August 1-3, 2025, for Ocean Shores Pride – a vibrant, family-friendly weekend full of joy, connection, and celebration right on the beautiful Washington coast! Whether you’re local or just looking for a fun getaway, this 3-day event is packed with exciting activities for all ages and identities.
- Strike a pose (or a pin!) at the fabulous Pride Bowling Night
- Tee off with Pride at our Queer Golf Tournament at the stunning Ocean Shores Golf Course
- Sing, dance, and cheer with live bands, drag shows, and electrifying entertainment
- Sip & socialize in our laid-back Beer & Wine Garden
- And so much more! Vendors, food trucks, kids’ zone, games, raffles, and community love
Whether you’re celebrating who you are, supporting a loved one, or simply soaking up the inclusive vibes, Ocean Shores Pride 2025 welcomes you with open arms, open hearts, and non-stop fun.
Mark your calendars, pack your glitter, and get ready to make waves!
More info, schedule, and tickets coming soon at www.ospride.com

Ocean Shores Pride 2025 – A Celebration for Everyone!
Join us August 1-3, 2025, for Ocean Shores Pride – a vibrant, family-friendly weekend full of joy, connection, and celebration right on the beautiful Washington coast! Whether you’re local or just looking for a fun getaway, this 3-day event is packed with exciting activities for all ages and identities.
- Strike a pose (or a pin!) at the fabulous Pride Bowling Night
- Tee off with Pride at our Queer Golf Tournament at the stunning Ocean Shores Golf Course
- Sing, dance, and cheer with live bands, drag shows, and electrifying entertainment
- Sip & socialize in our laid-back Beer & Wine Garden
- And so much more! Vendors, food trucks, kids’ zone, games, raffles, and community love
Whether you’re celebrating who you are, supporting a loved one, or simply soaking up the inclusive vibes, Ocean Shores Pride 2025 welcomes you with open arms, open hearts, and non-stop fun.
Mark your calendars, pack your glitter, and get ready to make waves!
More info, schedule, and tickets coming soon at www.ospride.com

Join the Community Farm Land Trust at our annual dinner and auction, Farms Forever. This farm to table dinner and ask benefits farmland preservation in the South Sound. Enjoy an evening of community, farm-fresh food, drinks, music, and a vibrant live auction. Hear from Hilary Aten, the Office of Farmland Preservation Coordinatorat the Washington State Conservation Commision, on Bridging the Gap: Addressing Farmland Loss Through Access & Affordability. As you wine and dine, know your generosity helps keep this vital work growing.

Showcase Grays Harbor – Tour of North Beach
Join Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. for the highly anticipated Showcase Grays Harbor: Tour of North Beach on Friday, September 19th, 2025. This immersive, full-day event offers community members a firsthand look at the diverse assets and economic vitality of the North Beach area of Grays Harbor County.
The tour will begin at Immanuel Baptist Church in Hoquiam, where attendees will board four Grays Harbor Transits for a guided experience highlighting key destinations and businesses along the scenic North Beach corridor. Tour stops include:
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Coastal Interpretive Center in Ocean Shores – Explore local ecology, coastal history, and the region’s natural wonders.
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Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort – Discover one of Ocean Shores’ most vibrant developments, showcasing coastal living and tourism amenities.
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Lunch in Seabrook – Enjoy a delicious catered lunch by Kit’s Catering Kitchen in this picturesque beach town, followed by time to explore and visit the unique shops and businesses in the Seabrook Town Center.
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Lytle Seafoods – The tour concludes with a visit to this iconic coastal business for a behind-the-scenes look at oyster farming and a fresh oyster tasting experience.
This event is a unique opportunity to network, learn about local economic development, and connect with the people and places that make Grays Harbor’s North Beach region thrive.
Tickets are on sale NOW! Please note: Tickets are extremely limited due to transportation capacity. If you’re interested in joining in on Showcase Grays Harbor, purchase your ticket ASAP.

Family Promise of Grays Harbor Hosts Their 3rd Annual Dinner-Auction Benefit
Join us in making a profound impact on the lives of families experiencing homelessness in our community!
Family Promise of Grays Harbor, an Aberdeen-based non-profit, invites you to join us on the journey down the yellow brick road for our 3rd annual “There’s No Place Like Home” Dinner and Auction on Saturday, September 20 2025, from 5:00 to 8:30 PM at the Montesano City Hall, 112 N. Main St. in Montesano, WA.
Doors will open at 5:00 PM for social time, auction registration, and viewing of the auction items. Individual tickets are $35. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit at https://bit.ly/3DTk9F4 or call the FPGH Center at (360) 986-3944.
For families experiencing housing instability in our community, finding their way to a home of their very own isn’t as easy as clicking their heels. Instead, it’s a daily struggle against uncertainty, fear, and the constant search for safe shelter.
Your generous support helps Family Promise of Grays Harbor provide temporary shelter, one-on-one care, skill building education, job placement assistance, eviction prevention and diversion support, and other essential services to aid families on their pathway to permanent housing. Family Promise of Grays Harbor offers the only shelter in our area where families can stay together as a whole regardless of age or gender.