A romantic evening out at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. The Valentine’s Dance features light refreshments, beer, wine & non-alcoholic beverages & raffle prizes. Tickets $15.00. Each year a...

This year, the World Kite Museum features the kites and cultures of Malaysia and Singapore, February 20 & 21. Uniquely shaped & decorated kites and other folk arts will be on display. Visitors can try...

Over 100 quilts will be on display submitted by members representing the 15th Annual Peninsula Quilt Guild Show. With the theme “Quilting at the Beach” there will be a demonstration of various...

20 music sets, starting 6 PM Friday, band scramble which places band members & musicians together for fun & workshops Saturday AM. Sun AM Gospel free. Enjoy great bands: Misty Mamas, Lee Highway...

Over 50 artists compete. Inspired Creations Shopping Experience, featuring art for same day purchase, allows art from the exhibiting artists to be on view. An art raffle, of member donated work...

Kids only derby; ages 0-14. Free pancake breakfast 7AM; fishing starts at 10:30. Pre-register online, at Ilwaco City Hall or at Derby. Refreshments & hot dogs for lunch. Children must be accompanied...

Gaily decorated parade of boats to mouth of Columbia River for blessing. Memorial wreath dropped by Coast Guard helicopter. Free boat rides to blessing site, departing at 1:00 pm.

The Loyalty Day Children’s Parade is held annually the first Saturday in May. The parade begins at noon; line-up/registration begins around 11:00 AM. All children are welcome to participate. Adults...

Pre-reg. $25 /$30 on day, w/breakfast. 6-9AM check in before fishing req’d. Raffle, door prizes. 7 AM breakfast: pancakes, ham, eggs. Extra meals $7. Prizes for total weight caught for singles/3...

33rd annual Beach to Chowder Run. Participants choose Half Marathon on Discovery Trail through ocean dunes, 5k walk/run or 10k run with ocean waves breaking nearby. All races Saturday morning; actual...

At Chinook Marina. Winners receive cash, Lamiglas Rods & Kuma Reels. Last year, 50 kids went home w/trout rod & reels. Dinner included. Space limited to 600. Competitors get competition T-shirt if...

Abandon mouthwash & head for the coast! Plan on attending the 29th Annual NW Garlic Festival to sample garlic- laced foods & crafts. This second year on Wilson Field is going to be a winner. For more...

Relay for Life is a fun over night event that raises money for the fight against cancer. Teams of 8-15 gather with camping gear to participate in the fund raising run/walk. Funds raised aid in...

Fun for dogs of all ages, sizes, shapes and abilities. Show off your pup’s skills by competing in 'Dunking for Dogs,’ ‘The Peanut Butter Lick,’ Shedding Contest and more. Some contests...

Seating for the fireworks over the marina at the Port of Ilwaco is on the lawn in front of the harbor, next to port restaurants and shops.

A fun family event! An old fashioned 4th of July parade with literally thousands of onlookers. All are welcome to bring their own floats and join in; children are welcome to ride their bicycles in the...

The main event is one of the best fireworks shows around, set off in front of the Long Beach boardwalk. Hours of spectacular pre and post-show fireworks can be seen up and down the length of our 28...

The 7th Annual Clamshell Railroad Days celebrates the history of the IR&N Railroad-the only railroad that ran with the tides-that ran on the Long Beach Peninsula from 1889-1930. Co-sponsored with the...

A 3-day event with authentic Scandinavian costumes, musicians, cultural & historical presentations, the Paavo Nurmi Run/Walk, boot toss, wife carry, food & craft demonstrations, photographic...

Bareback riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Stick Horse Race. Main events both days. Saturday is family night. Cowboy Breakfast...

Several tournaments happen along the Oregon/Washington coast with teams of 4 anglers competing to bring in the five biggtest tuna in aggregate weight. The resulting catch is donated to the area’s...

Music at the Ilwaco marina begins at noon. Food court/Main Stage open at 3 PM after Saturday Market, and includes Beer & Wine Garden/BBQ Oyster Bar. $20 ticket to Main Stage or buy a two-day pass for...

Annual one-day live jazz event on the expansive lawn of the historic one-room Oysterville Schoolhouse. Delectable food, including grilled oysters, desserts and more from peninsula restaurants. No pets...

Voted ‘Best Kite Festival in the World’ by Kite Trade Association International, the week includes competitions by both professional and amateur kite flyers, choreographed kite flies, mass...

Juried arts & crafts featuring blown glass, stained glass, photography, jewelry, oil & water colors, pottery & more!

Hot Rods line up on Howerton Way at the port of Ilwaco to compete in a coasting competition. Cars have approximately 15 feet in which to accelerate and then coast for 200 yards. To win, a car must...

This annual classic car show features thousands of automobiles, from Model As to the muscle cars of the 60s and 70s. The main events are held at Wilson Field in Ocean Park, but the cars will be seen...

The 40th Annual PAA Fall Show will be showing over 60 local artists and will have their unique works available for viewing and purchasing. There will also be a raffle held with the proceeds benefiting...

Celebrate all of the Peninsula’s bounty at this special fair. From cranberries to oysters this area has long been heralded for its harvest. The Cranberry Festival will include local foods and...

The World Kite Museum joins people all over the globe to promote international friendship and peace. Participants can bring homemade kites or purchased ones; those who wish can make a kite at event...