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.

view this website:   http://funbeach.com/calendar-of-events/#main-events  for more event information!

2011
 January  
 February  
 March  
 April  
May 1 Halibut Fishing Opens – opening date TBA
Contact your favorite charter office.
Saturdays, April 30 through September 29 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
 June 18, July 16,  Aug 20, Sept. 17  Art Night at the Marina – Ilwaco Marina  5pm to 8pm
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 -TBA  SWWA Sturgeon Derby – Chinook
 June 24-25  5th Annual Doggie Olympic Games – Long Beach
 June 25  Music in the Gardens – Peninsula Wide
 July – TBA  Salmon Fishing Season – Ilwaco
 July 2  Saturday Market
July 2 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 16-17  Clamshell Railroad Days – Ilwaco
 August 6  Oregon Tuna Classic – Ilwaco
 August 12-13  Blues and Seafood – Ilwaco
 August 14  Jazz and Oysters – Oysterville
 August 20  Art Night at the Marina – 5pm – 8pm  Port of Ilwaco
   
September 9 Slow Drag 2011: Kick off the weekend with this slow-paced competition at the Port of Ilwaco.Slow Drag website. See rules under new posts.
 
October 8 – 9 91st Cranberrian Fair-Harvest Festival – Ilwaco
 October 22 -23  Graveyard of the Pacific Events – Ilwaco
 November 11 – 12  ”Ocian in View” Cultural Weekend – Ilwaco
   
December 3 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 – Ilwaco