Things to Do

THINGS TO DO

Walking
Hiking
Cycling
Beach Combing
Agate Hunting
Building Sand Castles
Kite Flying
Bonfires on the Beach
Swimming
Boogie Boarding
Surfing
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
Wind Surfing
Kayaking
Boating
Charter Fishing
Dock Fishing
Surf Fishing
Crabbing
Razor Clam Digging
Watching the Sunset
Bird Watching
Whale Watching
Wine Tasting
Beer Tasting

Annual Events at the Beach

For exact dates, see City of Westport website:

http://www.westportgrayland-chamber.org

GRAY WHALE WATCHING - Boat excursions to view the migrating California Gray Whales. Boats leave from the Westport Marina. Call ahead for reservations - Ocean Sportfishing - 1-800-562-0105 or 360-268-1000.

WESTPORT CHARTERBOAT ASSOCIATION FISHING DERBY - Compete for daily and weekly cash prizes in the Sportfishing Capital of the World!

TALL SHIPS COME TO THE WESTPORT MARINA - Beginning May 16th, the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain are coming to Westport for an extended stay and will be docked at Float 10 in the marina. They will be available for educational programs, vessel tours and sailing trips for the general public as well as for private charters. To see the schedules, make reservations or for more information, call 800-200-5239.

BLESSING OF THE FLEET - Please join us in remembering those lost at sea and bless the fleet for a safe and bountiful harvest. Sunday 1:00 p.m. at the Fishermen's Memorial. Sponsored by the South Beach Ministerial Assoc. and WE fish. 360-268-9422 for information.

VFW MEMORIAL CEREMONY - Memorial Ceremony at Veteran's Memorial Park (Street of Flags)in Westport begins at 11:00am. Luncheon follows at the VFW Hall. Sponsored by VFW Post #3057. For info. contact 360-268-9543.

ANNUAL RUSTY SCUPPER'S PIRATE DAZE - Rival pirates invade Westport for a weekend of fun, food and frivolity. Dress up in your "Pirate Finery" and shop, dance, interact and enjoy the mystique of Rusty Scupper and his bawdy band of buccaneers!

THAT SUMMER GALLERY IN WESTPORT - Sponsored by the South Beach Arts Association. Over 50 amazingly talented local and regional artists exhibit and sell their art on Saturdays and Sundays 10-5. Extended hours July 1st through Oct. 1st. To view the flyer, Click here

MARITIME MUSEUM'S OLD FASHIONED 4TH - Vendors, crafts, music and food at the Maritime Museum. For information, call 360-268-0078.

BOOMING BAY FIREWORKS DISPLAY - Show starts at dusk at the Westport marina.

TOKELAND 4TH OF JULY PARADE - Join the uptown parade at 11 AM in one of Washington's oldest resort towns. Sponsored by the Tokeland North Cove Chamber of Commerce. Contact 360-267-7006 for information.

TOKELAND TREK - Family and dog friendly community hike in Tokeland. This annual event varies between 1 and 2 mile adventures each year. Registration includes a sack lunch and T-shirt. Sponsored by Tokeland-North Cove Chamber of Commerce. For more info call 360-590-0222

WINDRIDER'S KITE FESTIVAL - Kite flying competition, demonstrations, games, and auction.

EASTSIDE STREET RODS SHOW & SHINE - Vintage car parade and Show & Shine at the Westport Marina.

ELK RIVER BOAT CHALLENGE - Your choice of a 3 or 7 mile human-powered boat race starting at Brady's Oysters on the beautiful Elk River Estuary. Registration opens at 1:00 pm, pre-race meeting at 2:30 pm and race begins at 3:00 pm. For information, call 360-589-7000. Sponsored by Sound Rowers & Paddlers.

TOKELAND WOOD & ARTS FEST - Held at the Tokeland Hotel - Sat. 10:00 - 5:00 and Sun. 10:00 - 4:00. Chainsaw carving, wood artists, food vendors, and live music. Presented by the Tokeland North Cove Chamber of Commerce. For information call 360-590-0222 or go to www.tokelandnorthcove.com.

COAST GUARD DAY - Held every August 4th to commemorate the founding of the United States Coast Guard. Activities at the Westport Maritime Museum and Grays Harbor Coast Guard Station.

JET SKI COMPETITION -Grayland Open - Surf, Big Air and Motosurf Racing Competitions. Contact Dan Lindgren, Westcoast Surf Riders 360-593-0984

2ND ANNUAL VETERAN APPRECIATION DAYS STREET FAIR - Hosted by Mission Outdoors. KAYO Country and the KAYO Country Girls will be broadcasting live. For more infomation please call 253-802-0800 or email info@missionoutdoors.org.

11TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON TUNA CLASSIC Hosted by Mission Outdoors, a nonprofit organization building hope in the lives of our Veteran Heroes (EIN 37-1873331). This is a competitive Albacore Tuna Tournament that benefits our Veteran Heroes and the South Beach Food Bank. For more information please call 253-802-0800, email info@missionoutdoors.org or Click Here.

GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY FAIR - For more information 360-482-2651.

WESTPORT ART FESTIVAL - Juried show of fine arts and crafts. Contact Midge Hunnicut 206-228-9784.

ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW - A family feast with fresh fish, oysters and more. Live music and local crafts.

CORVETTES AT THE MARINA - Corvettes of Grays Harbor invites you to "Bring Your Corvette To The Marina". Contact Larry Benner 360-589-1716.

BRADY'S WORLD FAMOUS OYSTER FEED - Oysters served every way you love them from noon to 5:00pm! Proceeds benefit clean water and scholarships. For information, call 360-268-0077.

BOAT BASIN SALMON DERBY - Dockside fishing for salmon with great locally donated prizes at the Westport Marina. Free entry. 360-268-1234 for more information. For derby rules, click here.

22ND ANNUAL 30 MILES OF JUNQUE - From Tokeland to Westport and Ocosta - Garage Sales Galore. More than 60 locations. To download the 2018 Map, Click Here. NOTE: 2019 Maps will not be available until approximately 1 week before the event.

47TH ANNUAL OPERATION SHORE PATROL - Beach cleanup sponsored by the State 4X4 Association. For information, call 360-268-9422.

REACH THE BEACH - WASHINGTON - This one day cycling event is perfect as a personal challenge or to ride together with friends and family. It is a top notch ride with amazing support that gives you four different start locations and ends in Westport, WA. Superb organization, beautiful routes, medical and mechanical support on course, and eight lunch and snack stops are provided. To join this fight against lung disease and support the American Lung Association

CRANBERRY HARVEST FESTIVAL COOK-OFF Cook-Off Entries Needed. Organizers of Grayland's Annual Cranberry Harvest Festival are looking for folks to enter their best cranberry dishes in the Cook-Off Competition.
There are two catagories: Professional and Novice. Ribbons will be awarded to the top finishers in several categories.

ANNUAL CRANBERRY HARVEST FESTIVAL - Bog tours, Cranberry cook off, and firelight parade. For festival information, call 360-268-9422

JOG THE BOG AND BEACH - 10K & 5K RUN / 3K WALK 9:00 AM, Sunday, Grayland Community Hall For event application, Click Here.

SANTA BY THE SEA - Yo ho ho mateys! Tis the season to join the South Beach Buccaneers as they welcome Santa to the Westport Marina, 10:30 am the first Saturday of December. Delivered to shore by the US Coast Guard, he will be escorted to the Destruction Island Lighthouse Lens Exhibit Hall on the grounds of the Westport Maritime Museum by cheering children and the Westport Fire Department. You can visit Santa in the Lens Building; bring your camera and capture the fun. Next door at McCausland Hall be sure to visit the bazaar and bake sale. You can party with the Pirates further down Westhaven drive at the Tackle Box Building. Enjoy free refreshments, play "Walk the Plank" for prizes and shop with a Pirate at Santa Toybox Kids Only store. Call (253) 381-5989.