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Calendar of current events in the Westport / Grayland / Tokeland areas

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Corvettes at the Marina
Aug
30

Corvettes at the Marina

Saturday August 30th 2025
Corvettes at the Marina
Westport Marina, Westport WA 98595

The Corvettes of Grays Harbor is hosting Corvettes at the Marina in conjunction with the Annual Seafood Festival & Craft Show.

The event: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Registration: 9:00 am

Registration Fee: $30.00
Download Registration Form

For more information please email us at:
corvettesofgraysharbor@gmail.com

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Driftwood Show and Glass Float Beach Hunt, Photography Contest Too
Aug
24

Driftwood Show and Glass Float Beach Hunt, Photography Contest Too

Come join us for the 62nd Annual Driftwood Show and Glass Float Hunt Festival on August 23rd and 24th. at the Grayland Community Hall. Multiple vendors, food, music, cake walk, beer, and wine garden etc. So bring the whole family, and buy your Float hunting license for $6.00 starting at 8:00 a.m. on August 23rd. Information regarding how to win a glass float will be given when you purchase your license. 
You can enter your Driftwood, driftwood art pieces, beach photos, and things found on the beach for a nominal $ win and prize ribbons.
Several age brackets.Plus we are having a photo contest. You may enter a beach-themed photograph on August 22nd between 4:00 to 8:00.

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Westport Art Festival
Aug
16
to Aug 17

Westport Art Festival

The Westport Grayland Chamber of Commerce presents the 28th Annual Westport Art Festival on August 15-16 at the Westport Marina. This event is free and open to the public, offering an opportunity to discover hidden gems on the coast. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Chamber office at 360-268-9422.

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Tokeland Woodfest
Aug
9
to Aug 10

Tokeland Woodfest

  • 2964 Kindred Avenue Tokeland, WA, 98590 United States (map)
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The Tokeland-North Cove Chamber of commerce present Tokeland Woodfest at the Tokeland Hotel on August 9-10th. Featuring live chainsaw carving, beer garden, art festival, and live music. What started over 15 years ago as an annual carver party, Jeffro Uitto, a popular local wood artist & carver, now hosts a giant party that everyone is invited to. Woodfest has a local friendly vibe.


This event has grown in popularity, and traffic congestion can be an issue; therefore, parking at the Tokeland Hotel is reserved for guests and handicapped visitors only.

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National Night Out
Aug
5

National Night Out

 It’s National Night Out on Tuesday August 5th. Westport will host an event in Harriet Dorland Municipal Park from 5:30-8pm. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Come and help engage in strong relationships in your community by meeting your local police and fire members and have some food and games as well as a free raffle.

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Washington Salmon Classic
Aug
2

Washington Salmon Classic

Northwest Offshore Series presents the First Annual Washington Salmon Classic — happening August 2nd in Westport, WA! 

Get ready for a legendary King salmon derby with prizes, community spirit, and an unforgettable day on the water. 

 Tickets available now: 
 https://flyzone.ai/tournaments/washington-salmon-classic
(Heads up — use a desktop for the best experience.) Rules are also posted there.

 Saturday Night BBQ Dinner hosted by the Washington BBQ Association — just $35 per person! You’ll be eating good after a day on the water.

 Best part? Proceeds go to support veterans and first responders. Let’s fish for something bigger than ourselves.

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Ride The Harbor
Jul
26

Ride The Harbor

Cyclist unite for Ride The Harbor. Enjoy the challenge of a 7.5 mi, 18 mi, or 52 mi ride through the natural beauty of Grays Harbor County on a perfect summer day (ages 16+). This sweeping journey through forests, farmlands, over rivers and hills has a spectacular finish right on the Pacific coast!  The ride starts in McCleary and finishes in either Westport, Elma or Montesano (depending on your chosen distance).

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Songs From the Heart with Peter Ali
Jul
23

Songs From the Heart with Peter Ali

Come to the Westport library on July 23rd from 12-1:30pm for a live musical performance by flutist, Peter Ali.

Peter will share songs and stories from Native American, MesoAmerican, Middle Eastern and Nordic cultures.Following his performance, Peter will loan* out flutes from his personal collection and offer an introduction to the basics of playing the Native American style flute.

*For ages 13+ to learn how to play the flute.

Peter Ali intertwines stories of his own indigenous ancestry and his connection to these instruments. He hopes to inspire confidence, healing and a better understanding of diversity and how we are all connected. Learn more at soundings.com.

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Explorations of Traditional Print and Film
Jul
18

Explorations of Traditional Print and Film

Come to the Westport Library on July 18th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. to explore two historic 100-year-old machines from the past and create a unique mini movie with the Westport Aquarium!

First, you can hand crank and project your own film on a 100-year-old 35 millimeter hand crank film projector. We will be using markers to draw directly on 3 feet or more of 35 mm film leader. Using this method, you can watch your film right away. Bring the whole family or a group of friends and splice your sections of film together into one longer film.

The Westport Aquarium will also feature the 100-year-old Willits Canoe Company printing press, on loan from the Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, in honor of America's 250th anniversary. You will have a chance to print an acrostic poem with the theme "Libraries Are A Sea Of Books" directly on your film to get you started with a picture theme, and/or make a commemorative bookmark in the printing press.

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Run Like the Wind Half Marathon 5K/10K
Jul
13

Run Like the Wind Half Marathon 5K/10K

The Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce presents Run Like The Wind- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run/Walk. Sunday July 13th.

REGISTER HERE

All the races will start at the marina, go down and around the Fishermen's Memorial and then head for the paved trail around Half Moon Bay and through Westhaven State Park. A little farther down the trail, the 5K folks will turn around and head back to the starting point.  Those running the 10K will appreciate the ocean views as they continue south on the trail and then run around the Westport Lighthouse before returning to the marina. After running around the lighthouse, the Half Marathon participants will follow the signs to the beach where there will be 5.7 miles of running in the sand before returning to the marina. It's an event for everyone and truly a "wind-in-your-hair" experience!

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Rusty Scupper's Pirate Daze
Jun
27
to Jun 29

Rusty Scupper's Pirate Daze

The Westport/Grayland Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite you to the 24th annual Rusty Scuppers Pirate Daze. Be Ye a pirate, a landlubber, a scallywag, a mermaid, or just a lover of the sea and the coast. You will definitely enjoy this weekend full of family-friendly fun, filled with live performers, music, great food, vendors, and pirates (the nice kind). Come dressed as a Pirate, Mermaid, or just Yeself and join the fun.

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The Reptile Lady
Jun
26

The Reptile Lady

Westport Timberland Library is hosting The Reptile Lady on June 26 from 10-11am. Snakes, alligators, and lizards! Join us for an interactive program with April Jackson, the Reptile Lady, and learn about having love and respect for reptiles. Get up close and personal with her reptile ambassadors…if you dare!

All ages are welcome; attending children require adult supervision for everyone’s safety and comfort.

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Old Fashion 4th of July Parade and Picnic
May
31

Old Fashion 4th of July Parade and Picnic

Everyone is welcome to participate in the Tokeland parade.

 Plan to be at the Tokeland Marina no later than 10:30 AM to line up
 Tokeland Road will be closed to car traffic at 10:45 AM
 At the marina, entries will receive their entry number for the judges and a participation ribbon
 If you're watching the parade, follow the signs to park in the extended lots; parking at the Tokeland hotel is reserved for guests and handicap parking only.

Judges are in place to award the trophies given to participants in the following categories:
 Best animal entry
 Best children entry
 Best car
 Best float
 Judges choice
 Grand prize

Make your way to Tokeland Hotel after the parade for the picnic & field games. We look forward to seeing you all in Tokeland for this old-time celebration and family-friendly event! 

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