Ocean Shores Events

• 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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