South Beaches Annual Events 

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Late June-Early October-Westport Marina

Westport Marina-Seafood Connection Albacore Tuna Months Purchase fresh Albacore Tuna right off the docks from the fishing fleet.

March 15 - September 30 Westport

Westport Charter Boat Association Fishing Derby compete daily and weekly for cash prizes.

WCBA will have a $10,000 prize for the largest Chinook. This is fantastic news for all you Salmon  fishermen. Here are the latest derby winners. 

June 6, 20 Westport

Hailbut Fishing:

• Thursday, June 6
• Thursday, June 20

Or until the quota is met.

June 28-30 Westport

Rusty Scuppers Pirate Daze Rival pirates invade Westport for a weekend full of fun, food and frivolity.  Additional info

July 1-October 1 Westport

That Summer Gallery in Westport Over 50 talented and regional artist exhibit and sell their art on Saturdays and Sundays from 10-4 throughout the summer. Opened July 2nd through out Labor Day.  Sponsored by the South Beach Arts Association.

July 4 Westport

Maritime Museums' Ole Fashioned 4th  Crafts, food & music at the Maritime Museum.

July 4 Westport Marina

Booming Bay Fireworks Display Show starts at dusk.

July 6 Tokeland

Tokeland 4th of July Parade Join in the festivities of the uptown parade in one of Washington's oldest resort towns

July 7 Tokeland

Tokeland Trek Family and dog friendly community hike in Tokeland.  This annual event varies between 1 and 2 mile adventures each year.  A sack lunch and T-shirt are included with registration. Sponsored by Tokeland-North Cove Chamber of Commerce.  Call 360-590-0222 for more information

July 7 Westport  Light State Park

Run Like The Wind Fun Run-5K Run/Walk & 10K Run Starting at the Wesport Light State Park parking lot and go around the west coast’s 3^rd tallest lighthouse and down our scenic dune trail while enjoying the nice ocean breezes and catching glimpses of coastal wildlife. For the most hearty among you, continue over the dunes and along Half Moon Bay to the lookout tower in the marina district and then turn around and enjoy it all from a different angle. For more info, click here.  

July 12-14 Grayland Beach

Windriders Kite Festival Kite flying competition, demonstrations, games and auction. Photos from previous years. Click here or more information

July 20 Westport

Eastside Street Rods Show & Shine Scenic poker run, parade, and Show & Shine.

July 26 Westport Marina

Biker Blowout-Bikers at the Port Westport-Since Bikers at the beach was been callcelled the Mermaid Deil and Pub decided to host on an old school rally on Saturday for fun loving bikers headed to Westport.  There will be live entertainment, drink specials and food specials.  Spread the word!

July 27 Westport

Elk River Boat Challenge a seven mile human powered boat race at 1 pm on the beautiful Elk River Estuary. For info call 360-268-9712

July 27-28 Tokeland Marina                             

Tokeland Wood & Arts Fest Chainsaw carving, wood artists, demonstrations, food vendors & live music.  Presented by the Tokeland North Cove Chamber of Commerce. 360-267-6304

August 4 Westport

Coast Guard Day – Held every August 4^th to commemorate the founding of the United States Coast Guard.  Activities at the Westport Maritime Museum and Grays Harbor Coast Guard Station.

August 9-11 Grayland Beach

Jet Ski Competition Grayland open Surf, Big Air and Motosurf Racing competitions.  For information contact Dan Lindgren, West Coast Surf Riders 360-593-0984 or see website

August 9-11 Westport

2ND ANNUAL VETERAN APPRECIATION DAYS STREET FAIR - Hosted by Mission Outdoors. KAYO Country and the KAYO Country Girls will be broadcasting live. For more information please call 253-802-0800 or email info@missionoutdoors.org.

August 10 Westport

11th Annual Washington Tuna Classic This is a charitable tuna derby with proceeds benefiting Northwest Harvest, Wounded Warrior Project and Disabled American Veterans. Sign up early as spots fill fast. for info call 206-218-6785 or click here

August 17-18 Westport

Westport Art Festival judged show of fine arts and crafts. For additional information Click Here

August 31 Westport

73nd Annual Seafood Festival & Craft Show A family feast with fresh fish, oysters and more. Live Music by local band Catch Of The Day. for more details on the event Click Here

August 31 Westport Docks

Corvettes at the Marina Corvettes of Grays Harbor invites you to "Bring Your Corvette to the Marina". For more info Click Here

September 14 Westport

Brady's World Famous Oyster Feed Oysters served every way you love them! Proceeds benefit clean water and scholarships.

September 15-October 31 Westport

Boat Basin Salmon Derby Dockside fishing for salmon with great locally donated prizes at the Westport Marina. For entry call 360-268-1234 Derby Rules.

September 20-22 Local Area

22nd Annual 30 Miles of Junque From Tokeland to Westport & Ocosta, Garage sales galore. 

September 20-22  Westport

Surfer-Westport, WA

18th Annual Clean Water Classic Watch or participate in this surfing contest in Westport. For information Click Here

September 21 Local Beaches

47th Annual Operation Shore Patrol Beach cleanup sponsored by the State 4X4 Association

September TBA Westport

Westport Maritime Music Festival Come enjoy great music, vendors, food and beer garden on the grounds of the Westport Maritime Museum. This 3 day music festival has all genres of music.

September 28 Westport

Reach the Beach-Washington  This one day event is perfect as a personal challenge or to ride together with friends and family.  This is a top notch ride with amazing support that gives you four different start locations and ends in Westport, WA.  Superb organization, beautiful routes, medical and mechanical support on course, and eight lunch and snack stops are provided.  Join this fight against lung disease and support the American Lung Association programs. Click here for more information

Oct 11 Grayland

Cranberry Harvest Festival Cook-Off Organizers are looking for folks to enter their best cranberry dishes in the Cook-Off Competition.

October 12-13 Grayland

Cranberry Harvest Festival Bog tours, cranberry cook-off and firelight parade. 

October 13 Grayland

Jog the Bog and Beach 5K & 10K Run / 3K Walk, starts at 9 am.

November TBA Grayland

Pomegranate Holiday Open House from 11 am-5pm

November TBA Westport/Grayland/Twin Harbors Beaches

Tentative Clam Tides-Evening Digs:

November TBA Wesport, Grayland/Twin Harbors

Tentative Clam Tides-Evening Digs:

December 7 Westport

Santa by the Sea Join the South Beach Buccaneers as they welcome Santa to the South Beach.  Santa arrives at the Westport Marina at 10:30 am.  for more info call 253-381-5989

December TBA Westport, Grayland, Twin Harbors

Tentative Clam Tides-Evening Digs:

December TBA Westport

Chateau Wesptort Holiday Bazaar 11-am-3pm

December TBA Westport, Grayland, Twin Harbors

Tentative Clam Tides-Evening Digs:

January 1-February 28 Local Beaches

Storm Watching 18 miles of beachcombing

February Local Beaches

Storm Watching at it's best

February    Westport, Grayland

Tentative Clam Tides:

March 1 - May 30 Westport

Gray Whale Watching Charter Boat trips leave from the Westport Marina. For reservations call 1- 800-345-6223

March TBA Westport

Deep Sea bottom fishing starts Call your favorite charter boat and get scheduled!

March 15 - September 30 Westport 

Westport Charter Boat Association Fishing Derby compete daily and weekly for cash prizes. More info

March TBA Westport, Grayland (Twin Harbors)

Clam diggers-Grayland

Proposed Clam Tides:

March TBA Westport, Grayland (Twin Harbors)

Proposed Clam Tides

April TBA Grayland

57th Beachcombers Driftwood Show  & Glass Float Hunt Vendors, Music, Food, Driftwood, Exhibits, competitions, and prizes. Glass Float Round Up on Grayland Beach Sat. 10-5, Sun 10-4 info: 360-268-0080 or 360-267-6532

April TBA Westport, Grayland (Twin Harbors)

Proposed Clam Tides:

April 6, Saturday, 8:05 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis

April 7, Sunday, 8:42 a.m.; 0.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

April TBA Tokeland, North Cove & Grayland

Tokeland & North Cove Art Studio Tours & Auction- Open studio tours in Tokeland and North Cove. Saturday 10-4, Sun 12-4 with an auction event Saturday night 6-9 benefiting the Ocosta School District art program. Sponsored by the North Cove-Tokeland Chamber of Commerce. Information: 360-590-0222 or Facebook page

April TBA Westport/Grayland

Coast Clean-Up The crew from Olympic Coast Cleanup will take on the South Beach area for info click here

April TBA Westport

World Class Crab Races , Crab Feed & Crab Derby and Clam Derby  A unique annual event for a family fun day at Westport Marina. Come eat, Race and enjoy!  This year there is a clam Derby as well. Races/Feed Sat 11-5. Derby Sat. 8-5, Sun 8-3 for more Crab Derby info, More Razor Clam Derby info

April TBA Westport

Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Chateau Westport on their property for Kids 5 & under and 5-12.

April TBA Westport, Grayland (Twin Harbors)

Proposed Clam Tides:

May TBA Westport/ Hoquiam

24th Annual Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Headquartered at Hoquiam High School. Sponsored by GH Audubon Society. 360-289-5048

May TBA Westport

K9ScootersNW Goes to the Beach Starts on Friday at 8:00 pm  Teams will run on the dune trails between W. Ocean Avenue and the marina tower.  Saturday at 1 pm watch the dog teams parade down Westhaven Dr.  At 1:30 pm meet the mushers at City Parking Lot #3 (nest to Nyhus St.).  Ask questions, see the gear, and pet the dogs.  Click here for more information.

May TBA Ocosta

37th Annual Oyster Feed Ocosta Recreation Hall 3-7 pm All you can eat (approx 5 miles east of Westport) for info call 360-648-2190

May TBA Tokeland

Tokeland & North Cove Art Studio Tour & Auction Open studio tours in Tokeland and North Cove from 10 am-4 pm with an aution to follow.

May TBA

Halibut Fishing Days

May TBA Westport

Blessing of the Fleet Please join us in this annual event remembering those lost at sea and bless the fleet for a safe and bountiful harvest. for info 360-268-9422

May TBA Westport

VFW Memorial Ceremony Memorial ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. Starts at 11am 360-268-9543