Calendar of Events

In Ilwaco and our neighboring communities there is an almost steady stream of fun, interesting, informative and, sometimes, challenging events. From Tall Ships to Cranberry Days with Waterfront Dances, Juicy BBQ’s and Kayak and Canoe Races in between. Plan your next vacation around some of our Columbia Pacific Regional events. Visitors are always welcomed.

Stay tuned for our 2010 events. The 2010 events scheduled so far: The Blues and Seafood – August 14, 2010, Halibut Season – May 1, 2010, as well as the Blessing of the Fleet and the Loyalty Day Children’s Parade.


2010

February 13

Valentine’s Day Dance-Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum

March 19-21

Peninsula Quilt Guild Show-Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum

April-TBA

Make way for Tall Ships!-dates TBA
An overnight stop while preparing for sea voyage

May-TBA

Ilwaco Student Art Show

May 1

Halibut Fishing Opens – opening date TBA
Contact your favorite charter office.

Saturdays, May 1 through September 25

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

May 1

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

May 1

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

May-TBA

Sturgeon Fishing Opens-opening date TBA
Contact your favorite charter office.

June 10

Art Walk at Ilwaco Harbour Village, Port of Ilwaco, 5-8 pm: Art, Refreshments, Gifts and Free Raffle
Contact: Bruce Peterson, (360) 642-2291

June 13

Southwest Washington Anglers’ Sturgeon Derby
Big prizes. Entrants receive an official derby t-shirt and a ticket to the spaghetti dinner. This popular derby fills up fast, so sign up early. Then head to Chinook to watch the action!
 

June

Make way for Tall Ships!-dates TBA
An overnight stop while preparing for sea voyage

June 17-18

Clamshell Railroad Days at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum

July-TBA

Ocean Salmon Fishing Opens-TBA
Contact your favorite charter office.

July 3

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

July 8

Art Walk at Ilwaco Harbour Village, Port of Ilwaco, 5-8 pm: Art, Refreshments, Gifts and Free Raffle
Contact: Bruce Peterson, (360) 642-2291

July 31

Tuna Classic

August 1

Buoy 10 Salmon Fishing Opens
Contact your favorite charter office.

August 12

Art Walk at Ilwaco Harbour Village, Port of Ilwaco, 5-8 pm: Art, Refreshments, Gifts and Free Raffle
Contact: Bruce Peterson, (360) 642-2291

August 14

Blues and Seafood Festival
Contact: Bruce Peterson, (360) 642-2291

September 9

Art Walk at Ilwaco Harbour Village, Port of Ilwaco, 5-8 pm: Art, Refreshments, Gifts and Free Raffle
Contact: Bruce Peterson, (360) 642-2291

September 10

Slow Drag 2010 Kick off the weekend with this slow-paced competition at the Port of Ilwaco.Slow Drag website. See rules under new posts.

October 10

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!

October 9-10

89th Cranberrian Fair-Harvest Festival

November 12-13

“Ocian in View” Program-Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum

Last 2 weeks of October

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.

November 26

Indoor Saturday Market at the Port
Your favorite Saturday Market vendors indoors at THE PORT thru Dec 18th. Great for your Christmas shopping. December 4th, 11th 18th. See you here!!!

December 4

Christmas at the Port
Lighted Boat Parade, Marching Band, the World’s Tallest Crab Pot Christmas Tree and Mr. & Mrs. Santa.

December 11

Tuba Christmas-Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum