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South Beaches Annual Events

Grays Harbor Beaches dates for annual events at both the North Beaches and South Beaches are listed to help you plan your next visit to to the Pacific Ocean. The following events are going on at both beaches.

South Beaches Annual Events

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.

Events have been cancelled due to the Covid 19 restrictions check with the link on the events page for up to minute information.

July 2020

Events have been cancelled due to the Covid 19 restrictions

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 Cancelled	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 4 Tokeland Cancelled	Tokeland 4th of July Parade Join in the festivities of the uptown parade in one of Washington's oldest resort towns
July TBA Tokeland Cancelled	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 12 Westport Light State Park-Cancelled	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 10-12 Grayland Beach-Cancelled	Windriders Kite Festival Kite flying competition, demonstrations, games and auction. Photos from previous years. Click here or more information
July 18 Westport Cancelled	Eastside Street Rods Show & Shine Scenic poker run, parade, and Show & Shine.
July 25 Westport-Cancelled	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 TBA Westport	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 2020

August 4 Westport To Be Determined	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 7-9 Grayland Beach- To Be Determined	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 TBA 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 14-15 Westport-To Be Determined	12th 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 TBA Westport-Cancelled	Westport Art Festival judged show of fine arts and crafts. For additional information Click Here

September 2020

September 5 Westport To be Determined	74th 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
September 5 Westport Docks As Normal	Corvettes at the Marina Corvettes of Grays Harbor invites you to "Bring Your Corvette to the Marina". For more info Click Here
September 12 Westport To Be Determined	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 18-20 Local Area To Be Determined	22nd Annual 30 Miles of Junque From Tokeland to Westport & Ocosta, Garage sales galore.
SeptemberTBA Westport Surfer-Westport, WA	19th Annual Clean Water Classic Watch or participate in this surfing contest in Westport. For information Click Here
September 19 Local Beaches	48th 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.
September26 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

October 2020

Oct 9 Grayland To Be Determined

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

October 10-11 GraylandTo Be Determined

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

October 11 Grayland To Be Determined

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

November 2020

November TBA Westport/Grayland/(Twin Harbors Beaches)	Tentative Clam Tides-Evening Digs:
November TBA Grayland	Pomegranate Holiday Open House from 11 am-5pm
November TBA Tokeland	Annual Clam Jam They'll have fritters and dip and also an amateur clam chowder competition. Bring your favorite recipe and see if it can stand the heat of the competion. There will also be bluegrass music. At the Tokeland Hotel and Restaurant from 4-8 pm. More info
November TBA Westport, Grayland/Twin Harbors	Tentative Clam Tides-Evening Digs:

November TBA Westport Grayland/Twin Harbors	Tentative Clam Tides-Evening Digs:

December 2020

December 5 Westport-To Be Determined	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 2021

January 1-February 28 Local Beaches

Storm Watching 18 miles of beachcombing

February 2020

February Local Beaches	Storm Watching at it's best
February Westport, Grayland	Tentative Clam Tides:

March 2021

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 2021

April TBA Grayland	58th 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 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 2021

MayTBA Westport/ Hoquiam	26th Annual Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Headquartered at Hoquiam High School. Sponsored by GH Audubon Society. 360-289-5048
May 2 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 2 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 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	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