April Swenson of
Coldwell Banker Ocean Beach Properties

Office: 360-289-3100       Toll Free: 888-469-3100       Fax: 360-289-3111
Cell: 360-589-2777
      aswenson25@juno.com
www.OceanShoresInfo.com


Ocean Shores Events for 2010
Ocean Shores is celebrating 50 years!!!

Antique & Collectibles Show

February 13-14

8th Annual Show offers seminars, expert evaluations, and over 80 booths of collectibles and antiques.

Beachcombers Fun Fair

March 6-7

23rd Annual event features exhibits, seminars, information booths and vendors. Children's activities held on Saturday morning. Enjoy beach walks on Sunday morning.

Razor Clam Festival

March 27th

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

April 16-18

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.

Kite Challenge, Flag Day Parade & Dance

June 5-6

A full day of activities! The Kite Challenge is sponsered by "Team Cutting Edge Kites" ~ 2005 & 2006 World Champion Winners. Free kite flying lessons, stunt competitions, fun flies, displays and more.

Flag Day Parade

June 12

Honor our Nation's flag with an old-fashioned parade. Over 50 entrants parade through the streets of downtown Ocean Shores. For more information, visit www.oceanshoresact.com.

Five Star Sand & Sawdust Festival

June 25-27

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.

Picnic & Fire O'er the Water

July 3-4

Celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day with a community sponsored picnic on the 3rd. Enjoy games, prizes, food and fun. Stay over for the best fireworks show on the coast at Ocean City. For more information, visit www.oceanshoresact.com.

Sun & Surf Run

July 23-25

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.

Arts & Crafts Festival

September 10-12

42nd 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.

Paddle the Shores

September 18-19

Paddle activities on Duck Lake. A race, a Poker Paddle, cardboard boat race, wacky boat races, seminars, boat try-outs, boating gear and a food booth. For more information, visit www.oceanshoresact.com or call 360-289-5632.

Whale of a Quilt Show

October 1-3

Sea-Pals Quilters show offers vendors, handmade quilts, demonstrations and quilted items. The show is judged and prizes awarded. Free admission.

CFA All-Breed Cat Show

October 16-17

A must for all animal lovers! A wonderful opportunity to learn about a wide variety of cat breeds, meet them up close and cast a vote for "Your Best In Show." For more information, send an e-mail to wannabeesclub@yahoo.com.

Celtic Music Festival

October 22-24

7th Annual. Over 20 bands converge on the Convention Center and two other venues for the largest Irish music festival on the West Coast. For more information, visit www.galwaybayirishpub.com

Jazz at the Beach

November 5-7

9 Jazz bands offer a variety of live jazz music at severla venues in Ocean Shores. Just listen or dance the night away. Join the umbrella parade at the Convention Center at 8pm on Saturday. For more information, call the Jazz Hotline at 360-289-4094.

Winter Fanta-Sea Craft Show

November 26-28

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.

The New Convention Center is Now Open!!!

For more information and listings of other events, call

1-800-76-BEACH or visit www.tourismoceanshores.com


Office: 360-289-3100       Toll Free: 888-469-3100       Fax: 360-289-3111
Cell: 360-589-2777
      aswenson25@juno.com
www.OceanShoresInfo.com