April Swenson of
Coldwell Banker Ocean Beach Properties
Ocean Shores Events for 2012
Antique & Collectibles Show
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February 11-12
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10th Annual Show offers seminars, expert evaluations, and over 80 booths of collectibles and antiques. Call 360-289-3887 for more info.
Beachcombers Fun Fair
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March 3-4
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25th Annual event features exhibits, seminars, information booths and vendors. Children's activities held on Saturday morning. Plus beach walks and the Dash for Trash or Treasure on Sunday morning. Fun for the whole family. Call 360-289-2451 for more info.
Razor Clam Festival
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March 24
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Top chefs from the area restaurants bring their best clam chowder and entrees for a chance at "The Best on the North Beach." Vendor and food booths, music and more. A great family event!
Photo & Fine Arts Show
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April 20-22
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Artists and photographers from all over the United States enter this show to win prizes and show their unique photos and works of art. For more information, visit www.associatedarts.org.
Grays Harbor County Expo
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May 25-27
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Kick off the Summer at the 5th Annual GHC Expo, featuring the Grays Harbor Home Show, the Oceans of Fine Arts Expo, Roadside Chain Saw Carving, Hot Rod and Classic Car Expo, and more. See you Memorial Day Weekend! For more information, visit www.graysharborexpo.com.
Ocean Shores International Kite Challenge
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June 2-3
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What a great family event for novice to professional kite flyers! Come fly a kite or enjoy the antics of colorful kites filling the skies. Call 360-289-4103 or visit www.oceanshoreskites.com.
Honor our Nation's flag with an old-fashioned parade. Over 60 entrants parade through the streets of downtown Ocean Shores. For more information, visit www.oceanshoresact.com.
Five Star Dealerships Sand & Sawdust Festival
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June 29-July 1
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Master woodcarvers from all over the world come to compete in this annual competition. Auctions held daily. Visit the beach where artists compete for the best sand sculpture on Saturday. Free sand-sculpting lessons given on Friday. For more information, visit www.oceanshoresact.com.
Fire O'er the Water
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July 4
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Enjoy the best fireworks show on the Washington Coast. For more information, visit www.tourismoceanshores.com.
Ocean Shores Big Weekend Triathalon/Run
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July 14-15
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All "Trifreaks" welcome to participate in this 2nd annual event! Activities feature Sprint, Olympic, Half Iron Distances, Olympic & Half Iron Duathlon, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Kids Tri. For more information, visit www.trifreaks.com.
Sun & Surf Run
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July 26-29
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Listen to the roar as Ocean Shores welcomes over 2,000 motorcycles for the weekend. Enjoy stunt riders, mortorcycle parades, bonfire & fireworks on the beach, and vendors. For more information, visit www.sunandsurfevent.com.
Fun Fly in Ocean Shores
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August 18-19
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Come fly a kite! It's fun for everyone, from novice to professionals. Viewers can watch colorful kites soaring the skies. Call 360-289-4103 or visit www.oceanshoreskites.com.
Old Fashioned Labor Day Picnic
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September 1
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Celebrate with this community-sponsored picnic on Saturday at North Bay Park.
AAOS Arts & Crafts Festival
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September 7-9
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44th Annual event includes over 120 indoor and outdoor booths featuring thousands of handcrafted items by gifted artists and talented craftspeople. For more information, visit www.associatedarts.org.
Whale of a Quilt Show
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September 28-30
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Sea-Pals Quilters show offers vendors, handmade quilts, demonstrations and quilted items. The show is judged and prizes awarded. Free admission. Call 360-289-3136 for more information.
Celtic Music Festival
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October 26-28
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9th Annual. Over 20 bands converge on the Convention Center and 3 other venues for the largest Irish music festival on the West Coast. For more information, visit www.galwaybayirishpub.com
Jazz at the Beach
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November 2-4
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Jazz bands offer a variety of live jazz music at several venues in Ocean Shores. Just listen or dance the night away. Join the umbrella parade at the Convention Center on Saturday. For more information, call the Jazz Hotline at 360-289-4094.
Winter Fanta-Sea Craft Show
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November 23-25
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Kick off your holiday shopping. The Convention Center is filled with over 70 arts and crafts booths featuring handmade arts and crafts just in time for Christmas. Admission is free. Call 360-289-9586 for more information.
For more information and listings of other events, call
1-800-76-BEACH or visit www.tourismoceanshores.com
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April Swenson, Managing Broker & CRS Coldwell Banker Ocean Beach Properties
Toll Free: 888-469-3100       Office: 360-289-3100       Fax: 360-289-3111
**   Cell/Text:   360-589-2777   **
aswenson25@juno.com              www.OceanShoresInfo.com
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