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2008
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May 1
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Halibut Fishing Opens
Contact your favorite charter office.
Columbia River (Ilwaco): Marine Area 1 will be open May 1, seven days a week until 70 percent of the quota is reached, or until July 20. The fishery will then reopen on Aug. 1 and continue three days a week (Friday-Sunday) until the remaining quota is reached, or Sept. 30, whichever occurs first. The annual catch quota is 18,762 pounds. |
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Saturdays, May 3 through September 27
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Saturday Market at the Port
A weekly Saturday Market with vendors selling arts, crafts, housewares, plants, foods, hand-sewn items, beauty makeovers, weekly entertainment, & more! 10am - 4 pm
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May 3
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Loyalty Day Children's Parade. All are welcome! Join this kids-oriented parade in Ilwaco. After the parade, kids can get a close-up look at a Coast Guard helicopter. Contact: Bob or Judy Andrew (360) 642-4441, fax (360) 642-8004 |
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May 3
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Blessing of the Fleet
Join us for a free boat ride and participate in the annual blessing of the fleet. Contact: Butch Smith (360) 642-3333 |
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May 10
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Sturgeon Fishing Opens
Contact your favorite charter office.
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May 14-19
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June 6-9
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Make way for Tall Ships!
Ilwaco welcomes Tall Ships back to the Port of Ilwaco. The Grand Arrival of the Lady Washington (famous for her appearance in the movie, "Pirates of the Caribbean,") and Hawaiian Chieftan includes free dockside tours. Additional events and activities are being planned for this year's "Nautical Renaissance." To reserve a sail on either of the ships, please call: 1-800-200-LADY.
Contact: Karla Nelson (360) 642-7667 |
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June 13-16
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Make way for Tall Ships!
The tall ships Lynx and Bounty sail into port. The Bounty is the replica used in the 1962 movie “Mutiny on the Bounty” staring Marlon Brando and Trevor Howard. The King’s Navy, re-enactors of British Sailors during the era of H.M.S. Bounty, will be on board. Dockside tours will be available.
Contact: Karla Nelson (360) 642-7667 |
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July TBA
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Ocean Salmon Fishing Opens
Contact your favorite charter office. |
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July 5
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Independence Day Fireworks at the Port
Join us at the Port of Ilwaco for a spectacular fireworks show. FEEL THE THUNDER!
Contact: Port of Ilwaco (360) 642-3143 |
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July 10
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Art Walk at Ilwaco Harbour Village, Port of Ilwaco, 5-8 pm: Art, Refreshments, Gifts and Free Raffle
Contact: Bruce Peterson, (360) 642-2291
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August 1
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Buoy 10 Salmon Fishing Opens
Contact your favorite charter office. |
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August 14
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Art Walk at Ilwaco Harbour Village, Port of Ilwaco, 5-8 pm: Art, Refreshments, Gifts and Free Raffle
Contact: Bruce Peterson, (360) 642-2291
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August 16
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Waterfront Dance and Music Festival
Contact: Bruce Peterson, (360) 642-2291
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September 4
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Art Walk at Ilwaco Harbour Village, Port of Ilwaco, 5-8 pm: Art, Refreshments, Gifts and Free Raffle
Contact: Bruce Peterson, (360) 642-2291
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September 5
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Slow Drag at the Port
Kick off the weekend with this slow-paced competition at the Port of Ilwaco. |
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September 20
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Baker Bay Kayak/Canoe Race
10K flatwater, circular course open to all ages and ability levels. The race is limited to 100 participants divided into 9 divisions, so register early. Contact: Bruce Peterson (360) 642-2291 |
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October 11
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Cranberry Bite at the Port
Head to the Port of Ilwaco where you can get a bite of cranberry goodness at participating businesses, just for wearing your Cranberrian Fair entrance badge!
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Last 2 weeks of October
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Wild Mushroom Celebration
Participating restaurants, inns and bed and breakfast establishments offer daily wild mushroom specials. Wild mushroom workshops, field excursions and prix-fixe dinners are also offered. October 15 - November 15.
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December 6
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Christmas at the Port
Lighted Boat Parade, Marching Band, the World's Tallest Crab Pot Christmas Tree and Mr. & Mrs. Santa.
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