April Swenson & Bob McDougal of
Coldwell Banker Ocean Beach Properties
Office: 360-289-3100       Toll Free: 888-469-3100       Fax: 360-289-3111
Cell: 360-589-2777       Cell: 360-581-9651
aswenson25@juno.com       sand4sale@topproducer.com
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Ocean Shores Events for 2008
Antique & Collectibles Show
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February 9-10
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6th Annual Show offers seminars, expert evaluations, and over 80 booths of collectibles and antiques.
Beachcombers Fun Fair
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March 1-2
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21st Annual event features exhibits, seminars, information booths and vendors. The kids' science fair is held on Saturday morning. Enjoy beach walks on Sunday morning.
Razor Clam Festival
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March 14-15
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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 11-13
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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.
Country Music Jam
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May 3-4
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Attention all musicians and vocalists! Dust off your guitar, fiddle or banjo. Join us for a weekend of music and fun with a dance on Saturday night. For more information, visit www.oceanshoresact.com.
Kite Challenge, Flag Day Parade & Dance
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June 14
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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.
Also honor our Nation's flag with an old-fashioned parade. Over 50 entrants parade through the streets of downtown Ocean Shores. Dance to live music from 7-11pm at the Convention Center. For more information, visit www.oceanshoresact.com.
Five Star Sand & Sawdust Festival
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June 27-29
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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.
Picnic & Fire O'er the Water
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July 3-4
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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.
Big Weekend Triathlon & Footfest
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July 12-13
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3rd Annual event features 1/2-Iron Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Half Marathon, 10K Run and 5K Run. For more information, visit www.trifreak.com.
Sun & Surf Run
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July 25-27
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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.
Arts & Crafts Festival
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September 5-7
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40th 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
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September 27-28
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Paddle activities on the lakes and canals of Ocean Shores. A race, a Poker Paddle, seminars, boat try-outs, boating gear and a picnic on Sunday. For more information, visit www.oceanshoresact.com or call 360-289-5632.
Whale of a Quilt Show
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October 3-5
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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.
Dixieland Jazz Festival
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November 7-9
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United States and Canadian jazz bands offer over 100 hours of live jazz at several venues throughout Ocean Shores. For more information, visit users.techline.com/diggindixie.
Winter Fanta-Sea Craft Show
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November 28-30
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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.
North Beach Singers Christmas Cantata
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December 12-13
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The North Beach Singers present Yuletide favorites to bring in the Christmas Season. Free admission.
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
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