April ends with three of the most popular and colorful events on the North Beach — the Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival, the High Rollin’ Hot Rods, and the Fine Art, 3D and Photography Juried and Open Art Show.
• AAOS Art Show, April 27-29: One of the oldest active non-profits on the North Coast, Associated Arts of Ocean Shores (AAOS) produces the annual free event at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, now in its 48th year. It runs 12-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. More information is available online at www.associatedarts.org.
• Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival, April 27-29: Hoquiam and Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, with field trips to Ocean Shores, Tokeland, Grayland, Westport, and Huynisisoos (Quinault Indian Nation), and lectures and speakers all three days. Registration during event at Hoquiam Middle School, or Friday starting at 7 a.m. at Grays Harbor NWR office on Airport Way. Online atwww.shorebirdfestival.com.
• High Rollin’ Hot Rods, April 27-28: Ninth annual classic car show sponsored by pushrods.org with $3,000 in cash and prizes, a poker run on Friday from 1 p.m.-4 p.m., and Lance Lambert, host of the Vintage Vehicle Show and author. At Quinault Beach Resort & Casino.
May
5: Savor Seabrook Seafood & Wine Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 8th annual festival of wine tasting paired with savory seafood bites is one of Seabrook’s most popular events. Live music by Ericka Corban, Redwood Son and Mountainess. Tickets are $25.
10: Youth Fishing Derby, sponsored by Ocean Shores Elks Club at North Bay Park on Duck Lake in Ocean Shores. Prizes for biggest fish; kids pool, entertainment and picnic. One of the biggest kids fishing events in the region.
12: Seabrook Syttende Mai Parade on Saturday, May 12, celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day and raising money for the Dorothy Anderson Cabin Fund at the Museum of the North Beach. 10:30 a.m.
13: Youth Fishing Derby, sponsored by Ocean Shores Elks Club at North Bay Park on Duck Lake in Ocean Shores. (360) 289-9586. Prizes for biggest fish, boat rides available for youth, kids pool, entertainment and picnic. One of the biggest kids fishing events in the region.
12-13: “Running with Scissors” craft shows will be coming to Ocean Shores Mother’s Day weekend, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day at the Convention Center.
25-27: Expo at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, including trade show, ice sculpture, Memorial Day weekend ceremony with flag presentation from VFW Post 8956.
June
1-2: Hood To Coast Washington is back for its second relay run covering 78 miles from Hood Canal and ending at the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of runners expected to partipate.
2: Wearable Art Show at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, www.oswearableart.com.
2-3: Grays Harbor Festival of Colors kite flying weekend on the beach north of the Damon Road beach approach. Sponsored and organized by Ocean Shores Kites (oceanshoreskites.com). Call (360) 289-4103 for more information.
9: Flag Day Parade, through downtown Ocean Shores, starting at the city gates and ending at the Convention Center. Biggest Flag Day parade in Western Washington, (360) 289-2314 to participate or for more information.
22-24: Sand & Sawdust Festival, at the Ocean Shores Convention Center and on the main Ocean Shores Beach south of Chance a la Mer beach approach. Sand sculpting competition and chainsaw artist auctions daily.
July
27-29: Bikers at the Beach motorcycle event at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, with Hog Wild Weekend also ongoing simultaneously at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.
August
11: Ocean Shores Woof-a-Thon. Annual event honoring our pets and raising funds and awareness for animal welfare. At North Bay High School, with dog walk on the track Games, sporting events and demonstrations, and auction. Online at www.oceanshoreswoofathon.org.
11-12: Body and Soul Festival. Learn all about a natural and homeopathic way of life. At the Ocean Shores Lions Club on Ocean Shores Boulevard.
17-19: 12’s Fan Fest and Beach Party in Ocean Shores, with events at the Convention Center, around town and at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino. Largest preseason gathering of Seahawks fans, www.12sfanfest.com.
18: Gnome & Fairy Festival at Seabrook. A day of enchantment and outdoor play for the whole family, face painting, games, crafts and live animal encounters. Starts at 11 a.m.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2: AAOS Arts & Crafts Festival at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, www.associatedarts.org. Visit one of Western Washington’s largest indoor and outdoor handmade arts and crafts fair. Thousand of unique items are showcased by gifted artists and talented craftspeople. Admission is free.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2: Annual Kelpers Festival and Shake Rat Rendezvous, featuring tug of war competition between Moclips and Pacific Beach, kid’s parade, full parade in Pacific Beach on Sunday, and various logging competitions.
September
1: Ocean Shores Paddleathon. Saturday, Sept. 1. Oyhut Bay Seaside Village Canal. For kayak, canoe, and rowing enthusiasts. All Skill levels are welcome. Human-powered boat activities on the lakes and canals of Ocean Shores. Race, Poker Paddle, picnic, seminars and the latest in paddling gear at end-of-season prices.
21-23: Whale of Quilt Show at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, (509) 715-9082 for information.
October
6: Big Foot Brew Festival at Seabrook, for craft beer enthusiasts, with some of the regions’ best breweries featured from noon to 5 p.m.
16-21: Irish Music Festival. The West Coast’s largest Irish music festival: 6 stages, 3 venues, including Galway Bay and the Convention Center in Ocean Shores, and 30 great bands. Come tip a pint and kick up your heels. For more information and a schedule visit www.galwaybayevents.com
November
3-4: Run From the Rain Indoor Kite Fly in Ocean Shores, sponsored by Ocean Shores Kites (oceanshoreskites.com). Call (360) 289-4103 for more information.
23-25: Winter Fanta-Sea pre-Christmas festival of holiday gifts and vendors, Ocean Shores Convention Center, (360) 289-9586.
