Local Events
Black Lake Fishing Derby – Late April For 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. Annual Loyalty Day Celebration – First Sunday in May The longest consecutively running Loyalty Day celebration in the nation! The fun begins in local schools with the crowning of Junior and Senior Courts. Main events, including two parades, are on Saturday (Ilwaco) & Sunday (Long Beach).
Summerfest! – May through September Free, family-friendly entertainment and activities in downtown Long Beach. Bands, balloon art, Mother Goose, Chalk Art, Free Horse and Wagon Rides, Face Painting and more.
Nautical Renaissance – Early May Ilwaco welcomes tall ships back to the Port of Ilwaco. The grand arrival of the tall ships includes free dockside tours. Additional events and activities are being planned for this year’s “Nautical Renaissance.”
Surf Perch Derby – Mid-May 7 AM breakfast: pancakes, ham, eggs. (Extra meals $7.) 6-9 AM check in before fishing req’d. Raffle, door prizes. Prizes for total weight caught for singles/3 person teams. Weigh in 1-3 PM. Pre-reg. $25 or $30 on day.
World’s Longest Garage Sale – Memorial Day Weekend 28-miles of garage sales! Grab a copy of the local paper or just follow the signs. There are so many sales, you can practically walk from one to the next up and down the Peninsula. Art Walk in Ilwaco – June through September Businesses open their doors and welcome friends, neighbors and visitors with refreshments and art. Features two raffles with free gifts from all participating shops and restaurants. Peninsula community organizations receive a portion of proceeds.
Waikiki Beach Concert Series – June through August Free outdoor concerts at amphitheater overlooking Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park. One-hour performances start at 7 PM.
Beach to Chowder 10K Run & 5K Walk/Run and Half Marathon – Mid-June Participants can choose Half Marathon on Discovery Trail through ocean dunes, 5k walk/run or 10k run with ocean waves breaking nearby. Eight age divisions, many prizes; clam chowder served at awards ceremony.
Annual Northwest Garlic Festival – Mid-June Garlic food and condiments, garlic games, garlic crafts, live entertainment and the Clove Brothers, all in Ocean Park.
Doggie Olympic Games – Mid-June Fun for dogs of all ages, sizes, shapes and abilities. Let your pup compete in ‘Dunking for Dogs,’ ‘Peanut Butter Lick,’ Shedding Contest and more. Some contests involve participation of handler.
Fireworks at the Port of Ilwaco – Saturday closest to July 4th
Seating for fireworks over the marina at the Port of Ilwaco is on the lawn in front of the harbor, next to port restaurants and shops. Fireworks at dusk.
Ocean Park’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Traditional Parade where children are welcome to ride bicycles, adults may build a float & join in and pets can also participate. Nearby, at Sheldon Park, the Art in the Park show – open for artists of all media –features local creations.
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