Washington State International Kite Festival - Kite festival held annually on
the Long Beach Peninsula. Events, links to local attractions,
pictures and information on flyers from past years. Aug 20 - 26
22nd
Annual Sandsations Whether
novice or expert, dig in for tons of sandy beach fun at the
sandcastle competition in Long Beach. Free sculpting lessons,
pet parade, beach bonfire and more. July 20-21
Windless Kite
Festival - Indoor tricks, synchronized pairs, and musical
accompaniments are among the captivating competition this indoor
event, in its 5th year. Jan 14&15 Ocean Park
Seafood
Festival - Featuring Willapa
Bay's signature oysters, even includes live music, oyster shucking
contests and plenty of Pacific Northwest seafood. Ocean Park
NW Garlic Festival
in Ocean Park combines the flavor of garlic with the flavors of the
sea. Features 80 food and craft vendors, entertainment, the Doggie
Olympics and more. June
The
Dixieland Jazz Festival brings bands from around the U.S.at five venues throughout Ocean Shores. Admission charged.
Nov 2 - 4
Sand and Sawdust
Festival - Teams of master sand sculptors, amateurs and families
compete on the beach while at the Convention Center, Master chainsaw
carvers compete.
Ocean Shores June
Rainfest celebrates the waters of the Olympics that create the lush rainforests of the area. Music, arts, hands on activities and more fun in Forks WA.
April 20
Forks
Heritage Days
spans two weekends and celebrates the logging and pioneer cultures of Forks,
Washington
with a host of events including. Little Logger contest, the
Shipwreck Symposium, The Annual Fish & Brew Contest and lots more fun!
Sept 29 - Oct 6
A grand parade, street fair, canoe races, traditional "slahal" games, dancing, singing, feasting and a spectacular fireworks show are all part of
Makah Days,
August 24 - 26 in Neah Bay.
The
Jazz in the Olympics
2008 Festival features 10 great acts performing over the course of four days at three terrific venues. This spectacular event occurs April
22 - 29, so make your plans now!!
If you miss the festival, there's still great jazz every month on the peninsula sponsored by the
Jazz in the Olympics Society.
Olympic Bird Fest, April Sequim. 360-681-4076
112th Irrigation
Festival celebrating the work of 4 visionaries who sought to
bring water from the Dungeness River back in 1895. Festival
features numerous events including parades, logging show, crazy
daze, arts & crafts, car show and more. May 5 - 12th
Sequim
Sequim Lavender Festival - Opportunity to tour seven farms in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley, open aire
market, demonstrations on lavender crafts, aromatherapy, dance,
music, clowns, face painting, entertainment and fun! July 20 - 22
Port Townsend Rhododendron Festival and all the great events surrounding it, crafts and flower shows, family fun, the carnival, bicycle and running events --all crowned with the Rhododendron Festival Grand Parade.
May 14 - 19
Port Townsend
Wooden Boat Festival is the premier annual celebration of
wooden boat
enthusiasts in North America. Celebrate the artistry and
craftsmanship of the wooden boat, from the fishing dory to the
personal yacht to historic Coast Guard vessels. Enjoy hundreds
of boats, expert demonstrations, and activities for the whole
family! Sept 7 - 9
Schooner
Martha is a B. B. Crowninshield design built at W. F. Stone Boat
Yard in San Francisco with Honduran mahogany interior and leaded
glass cabinetry below decks. Celebrate her 100th birthday at a
series of events including the Olympia Wooden Boat Fair and the Port
Townsend Celebration in May.
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