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. and Tuna Classic to the Slow Drags.  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!

2012
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 April 28 Black Lake Fishing DerbyFor kids ages 1-14. Free pancake breakfast 7AM; fishing starts at 10:30. Hot dog lunch served. An adult must accompany children. Some fishing poles available (first come, first served). Prizes awarded by age group & aggregate weight. April 28, 2012
May 3 Halibut Fishing Opens Contact your favorite charter office.
May 5 Children’s Loyalty Day Parade in Ilwaco
May 5 Blessing of the FleetContact your favorite charter office  for more info.
Saturdays, May 5, through September 29 Saturday Market at the PortA weekly Saturday Market with vendors selling arts, crafts, housewares, plants, foods, hand-sewn items, beauty makeovers, weekly entertainment, & more! 10am – 4 pm
May 12 – July 8 Sturgeon Fishing Opens Contact your favorite charter office.  
June 9 – 22 Salmon – Chinook Only Contact your favorite charter office. 
June 23 – Sept 30 Salmon – RegularContact your favorite charter office. – One Chinook in the bag limit, through Labor Day.
Saturdays, through September 29  Saturday Market at the PortA weekly Saturday Market with vendors selling arts, crafts, housewares, plants, foods, hand-sewn items, beauty makeovers, weekly entertainment, & more! 10am – 4 pm 
 July  – September Tuna Fishing SeasonContact your favorite charter office.
 July 7 Independence Day Fireworks at the PortJoin us at the Port of Ilwaco for a spectacular fireworks show.  FEEL THE THUNDER!
July 14-15 Clamshell Railroad Days – Ilwaco
July 27 – 29 Oregon/Ilwaco Tuna Classic
August 1 – TBA Buoy 10 Fishing
August 17-18 Blues and Seafood with Jazz & Oysters in Oysterville
September 7 Slow Drag at the PortKick off the weekend with this slow-paced competition at the Port of Ilwaco.Slow Drag website. See rules under new posts.
October 13-14 Cranberrian Fair- Harvest Festival
October 27-28 Graveyard of the Pacific Events
November 9-10 “Ocian in View” Cultural Weekend
December 1 Lighted Boat Parade & Crab Pot Christmas Tree
December 9 Tuba Christmas
December 25 Happy Holidays!
January 1, 2013 Happy New Year!