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Ocean Shores Events
2011 Ocean
Shores Event Calendar
- Ocean
Shores Antique & Collectible Show - February 12-13,
2011
8th
annual show. Spend a Valentine's Weekend at the beach.
Over 80 vendors will offer a wide variety of antiques
including dolls, glass, furniture, American Art pottery,
and much, much more.. Evaluators, crystal and glass
repair, and door prizes. Admission is a $2.00.
Information: 360-289-3887 or contact ACT
- Beachcombers
Fun Fair - March 5-6, 2011
24rd
annual event features exhibits, seminars, information
booths, and vendors on Saturday and Sunday. Children's
activities Saturday morning, plus beach walks and Dash
for Trash or Treasure on Sunday morning to round out the
weekend. Information: 360-289-9586
- Razor
Clam Festival - March 19, 2011
Top
chefs from area restaurants bring their best clam chowder
and entrees for a chance at "The Best of the North
Beach". Enjoy vendors and food booths, music and much
more. Call 360-289-2451.
- Photo
and Fine Arts Show - April 8-10, 2011
Artists
and photographers from all over the United States enter
this show to win prizes and display their unique photos
and works of art. Visit www.associatedarts.org
- Kite
Challenge - June 4-5, 2011
Cutting
Edge Kites, home of the two-time world champion stunt
kite flying team, will sponsor the event. Come be in awe
of the antics of colorful kites handled by skilled kite
fliers. Information: 360-289-0667
- Flag
Day Parade - June 11, 2011
Honor
our nation's flag with an old fashioned parade. Over 50
entrants parade through the streets of downtown Ocean
Shores.
- The
Five Star Dealerships Sand & Sawdust Festival - June
24-26, 2011
Master
woodcarvers from all over the world come to compete in
this 3-day competition. Auctions held daily. On Saturday,
visit the beach where artists compete for the best sand
sculpture. Families & kids welcome to enter the
competition. Free sand-sculpting lessons on Friday.
Information: 360-289-3797 or contact ACT
- Fire
O'er the Water - July 4, 2011
Watch
as Ocean City lights up the night sky with fireworks on
the 4th.
- Big
Weekend Triathlon & Footfest - July 9, 2011
All
"Trifreaks" welcome to participate in this 4th annual
event! Activities feature 1/2 Iron Triathlon, Olympic
Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Half Marathon, 10k Run, and
5k Run. For more information visit www.trifreak.com
- The
New Sun and Surf Event - July 28-31, 2011
Over
2,000 motorcycles converge on the Convention Center.
Enjoy a bonfire, fireworks, motorcycle parades, stunt
riders and vendors. Visit www.sunandsurfevent.com
- Body
and Soul Festival - August 6-7, 2011
The
Festival provides an opportunity for individuals to
explore their options in creating healthier and more
conscious lifestyles. Ocean Shores Shilo Inn. Visit
www.oceanshoresfestival.com
- Ocean
Shores Labor Day Picnic - September 3, 2011
Celebrate
with this 8th Annual community-sponsored picnic on
Sunday, the 3rd. Information contact ACT
- Arts
and Crafts Festival - September 9-11, 2011
43nd
annual event includes 120 booths indoors and outdoors
featuring thousands of unique handcrafted items by gifted
artists and talented craftspeople. Admission is free.
www.associatedarts.org
- Paddle
the Shores - September 17-18, 2011
Attention
kayak, canoe, and paddling enthusiasts. Paddle Activities
on the lakes and canals of Ocean Shores. Human-Powered
Boat Race, Poker Paddle, Cardboard Boat Race, Wacky Boat
Races, boating gear, and a food booth. North Bay Park.
For information: call 360-289-5655 or contact ACT
- A
Whale of a Quilt Show - October 7-9, 2011
Sea-Pal
Quilters show offers vendors, handmade quilts,
demonstrations, and quilted items. Come vote. Prizes are
awarded. Admission is free. Call 360-289-3136 for
information.
- CFA
All-Breed Cat Show - October 15-16, 2011
A
must for all cat lovers! This is a wonderful opportunity
to learn about a wide range of cat breeds. Meet them up
close and personal.
- Dixieland
Jazz Festival - November 4-6, 2011
Nine
Jazz offer a variety of live jazz at several venues in
Ocean Shores. Just listen or dance the night away. Join
the umbrella parade at the Convention Center at 8 p.m.
Saturday. For more information call the Jazz Hotline:
360-289-4084.
- Winter
Fanta-Sea Craft Show - November 25-27, 2011
Over
70 arts and crafts booths feature thousands of unique
handmade items just in time for the holidays! There is
something for everyone! Evem Santa plans to visit!
Admission is free. Call 360-289-9586 for information.
Things to Do
at Ocean Shores!
- Movie
Theater
Opened in 2000, the Ocean Shores Cinema includes three
theaters showing new films with state-of-the-art DTS
Digital sound, rocking chair seating, in very nice
surroundings. For currently running films and show times,
call 360.289.1234.
- Bumper
Boats & Go-Karts
Not only does Ocean Shores enjoy six miles of wide-open
sandy beaches, but the peninsula offers a myriad of other
activities and attractions as well.
Pacific Paradise, for instance, is home to a wild lagoon
filled with self-powered bumper boats (above) - enough to
keep you smiling for hours. BJ's Family Fun Center also
has bumper boats for your enjoyment!
Go-cart and ATV (all-terrain vehicle) tracks also provide
plenty of heart pounding thrills.
- Freshwater
Boating & Skiing
Did you know that Ocean Shores is home to more than 23
miles of fresh water lakes and canals? The canal system
meanders throughout the Ocean Shores peninsula and is
best viewed by canoe or small boat. You'll see plenty of
wildlife, beautiful canal and lank-front homes, and
scenic vistas. If you bring a boat, the city has two boat
ramps and parking available at both parks.
Duck Lake is incredibly scenic and provides a variety of
activities including some of Washington's best fishing
and water skiing or just exploration of the lake and
canal system.
- Ocean
Shores Marina
Charters are not available from the Ocean Shores marina.
All charters currently operate out of the Westport Marina
but most will pick up passengers at the Ocean Shores
Marina.
- Golfing
at Ocean Shores
The Ocean Shores municipal golf course is a PGA rated
6,152 yard championship course. The course features
multiple tees and is located only two or three minutes
from the Convention Center. Golfers will enjoy the
pro-shop and snack bar. Rental clubs and carts are
available and company tournaments are planned and
organized by resident golf pros. Annual memberships are
open to residents and visitors alike. The recently set
course record of 65 replaces the old record of 66 that
stood for more than 30 years. Can you break it? Open
every day. Call 360.289.3357 for Tee times.
- Miniature
Golf
If miniature golf is more to your liking, you'll love
Pacific Paradise's 36 holes - probably the nicest
miniature golf course in the Northwest. You'll play over
bridges, around waterfalls and fountains and an old-time
seaport village. The grounds are planted with thousands
of beautiful flowers and the course is lit for evening
play. There is also a snack bar and 5,000 square foot
state-of-the-art arcade available as well.
- Swimming
While swimming in the surf is not recommended, there are
plenty of other options available. A Swimming Pool and
Water Slide are Adjacent to The Nautlius, and there are 3
excellent parks with swimming areas around Duck
Lake.
- Horseback
Riding
Beach activities are nearly endless! With more than
six miles of sandy public beaches, Ocean Shores is a
beach lover's dream. Among the activities, you can rent
horses on the beach or can go for trail rides in nearby
wooded areas along the bay. Experience is not necessary.
- Moped,
Bike & Surrey
Rentals
Rental shops in town provide quite the selection of
rental vehicles ranging from mopeds (you only need a
standard driver's license to rent one), to various types
of bikes and surreys. An excellent way to explore the
beach or the town! ATV's are not permitted on Washington
beaches.
- Fishing
at Ocean Shores
The variety of fishing experiences in Ocean Shores is
almost endless! There is surf fishing, jetty fishing,
charters, and excellent fishing throughout Ocean Shores'
lakes and canals.
- Interpretive
Center
The Ocean Shores Environmental Interpretive Center is
a must-see for visitors. It's located next to the marina
at the southern end of the Ocean Shores peninsula across
from the Discovery Inn Motel. The center offers exhibits
and programs focusing on the history, wildlife, and
development of the peninsula, and opens in April and runs
through Labor Day and weekends during the off season. An
enjoyable and educational experience for all ages
including slide presentations, workshops, etc. 1013
Catala Ave. SE in Ocean Shores 360.289.4617
- Sightseeing
With 70 miles of waterfront properties, miles of sandy
beaches, 23 miles of interconnecting fresh water lakes
and canals, numerous parks, Damon Point State Park, and
110 miles of scenic roads throughout the Ocean Shores
peninsula provides for countless hours of exploration and
sightseeing. Some of the most spectacular beaches are
north of Ocean Shores along Highway 109. Explore Ocean
City, Copalis Beach, Pacific Beach and the town of
Taholah on the Quinault Indian Reservation.
- Walk
The Beach
The all-time favorite activity enjoyed by both
visitors and local residents, is simply walking the
beach. Ocean Shores is home to six miles of wide open
public sandy beaches backed by pristine dunes and
environmentally sensitive dune grasses. There's nothing
as relaxing as walking along the beach to the roar of the
Pacific surf and the cry of seagulls overhead. Simply
put, Ocean Shores is the perfect place to rekindle the
spirit and soothe the soul. Enjoy.
- Kite
Flying
Kite flying is probably the most popular activity on
the beaches in Ocean Shores. Some of the state's best
kite shops are located in Ocean Shores and offer all
types of kites, windsocks, beach toys, etc. All kite
shops are open year round and kite flying is not just a
summertime activity!
- Bird
Watching
Ocean Shores is one of the Northwest's premier sites
for bird watching excursions. Damon Point State Park
(also known as Protection Island) is very popular and is
a nesting site for the Snowy Plover. You'll also see
brown pelicans, peregrine falcons, herons, and dozens of
other species.
- Biking
Ocean Shores, with 120 miles of country-like roads,
offers excellent biking with very little elevation change
and with numerous bike trails. There are marked bike
routes, and some of the best and most scenic are on the
bay side of Ocean Shores. With more roads than many large
cities, you'll want to take a map with you.
- Claming
on The Beach
A very popular pastime and a great sport for those
willing to get their arms wet. The reward is a meal of
the Northwest's finest razor clams. Digging is allowed
only during specified clam seasons which are sporadic. A
license is required. Call the Chamber of Commerce
(1-800-76 BEACH) for seasons and license
information.
- Surfing
at Ocean Shores
While surfing on the Washington coast is not for
everyone, it is still a popular activity, particularly at
the southern tip of the Ocean Shores peninsula. Surf
board rentals are available.
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