Located on the Southwest coast of Washington, the Port of Ilwaco is nestled just inside the Columbia River bar. This years event gets started Friday night at 6pm with a mandatory Captains meeting in the big tent located in the ports north parking lot. Saturday starts early with a shot gun start just across the Columbia River bar and continues with play by play action from the weigh in station. The evening wraps up with a huge BBQ, raffle and the final results of the days activities. With so much to offer Ilwaco has something for everyone:

• Great restaurants along the water front boardwalk
• Saturday market in Ilwaco
• Sunday market in Astoria
• Salmon fishing (both Buoy 10 and the Ocean)
• Halibut fishing Thursday 8/6 through Friday 8/8
• Bottom fishing
• Crabbing
• Scavenger hunt on Saturday for those not fishing

These are just a few of the many local attractions that make a weekend in the lower Columbia area a great place to visit.      

This year, we are striving to help multiply the OTC’s contribution to the local food banks:

• Canned food drive on Saturday.  Bring a can of food and get an additional raffle ticket!  Everyone wins!
• Boat moorage fees donated to the Ilwaco food bank – make out a check to the OTC, or pay in cash and your moorage fees will also be directed toward the food banks!

See the website for more information:  http://oregontunaclassic.org/ilwaco.php