Local Events
The Long Beach Peninsula has plenty of events throughout the summer and winter months, adding excitement to family vacations and getaways alike!
Check out the 2017 Events Calendar Long Beach, Wa for a complete list of events.
February
Asian New Year Kite Celebration
Celebrate Asian New Year and enjoy some Thai food eats while you tour the museum, wander through kites from ten Asian countries, watch Asian themed movies, make your own kite, and fold origami.
April
Razor Clam Festival
The Razor Clam Festival is held annually in April.
May
SATURDAY MARKET AT THE PORT OF ILWACO
Market held on Saturdays May-Sept 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Port of Ilwaco with farm produce, regionally created arts & crafts, potted plants and cut flowers.
June
SATURDAY MARKET AT THE PORT OF ILWACO
Market held on Saturdays May-Sept 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Port of Ilwaco with farm produce, regionally created arts & crafts, potted plants and cut flowers.
NORTHWEST GARLIC FESTIVAL
Celebrate the passion for this exalted bulb with the faithful throngs who make their annual pilgrimage to the NW Garlic Festival which is held each June in the seaside community of Ocean Park, Washington
July
SATURDAY MARKET AT THE PORT OF ILWACO
Market held on Saturdays May-Sept 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Port of Ilwaco with farm produce, regionally created arts & crafts, potted plants and cut flowers.
SANDSATIONS
Annual Long Beach Sand-Sculpting Competition Extravaganza held in July along the shoreline with competitions for ALL ability levels!
SURF N’ SADDLE JR. RODEO
Held annually by the Peninsula Saddle Club. This rodeo has been in existence since 1945 and is the longest running rodeo on the coast.
August
SATURDAY MARKET AT THE PORT OF ILWACO
Market held on Saturdays May-Sept 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Port of Ilwaco with farm produce, regionally created arts & crafts, potted plants and cut flowers.
JAKE THE ALLIGATOR MAN’S BIRTHDAY
PNW’s finest burlesque, held annually. Full bar and dinner available doors open at 6:00.
KITE FESTIVAL
The Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF) is a week-long kite celebration and competition held annually during the third full week of August.
September
SATURDAY MARKET AT THE PORT OF ILWACO
Market held on Saturdays May-Sept 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Port of Ilwaco with farm produce, regionally created arts & crafts, potted plants and cut flowers.
ROD RUN
Rod Run to the End of the World – Annual Rod Run Long Beach, Wa held 2nd weekend in September
October
CLAMMING SEASON
The Pacific razor clam is one of the most sought after shellfish in the state of Washington. There are seasons starting in fall.
Cranberry Festival
Annual Cranberry Festival in October – Long Beach, Wa