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February

Asian New Year Feb 1st, 2010 - Feb 28th, 2010 The World Kite Museum celebrates the Asian New Year with events, displays, and lessons for all ages to enjoy!

Razor Clam Dig Days! Feb 1st, 2010 - Feb 28th, 2010 Tentative; subject to final marine toxin tests a few days beforehand. Read More.

Valentine's Day Feb 13th, 2010 Celebrate with a Valentine's Day dance at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum and watch this page for special meals, lodging, packages and more.

Presidents' Weekend Happenings & Specials Feb 13th, 2010 - Feb 15th, 2010 CoA February visit to the beach will either bring you the joys of storm watching, one of our stunning, crisp and bright February days, or both!

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March

Whale Watching On The Coast Mar 1st, 2010 - Mar 31st, 2010 Gray whales annually pass by the Peninsula twice each year, once on their migration from the Arctic to their wintering and breeding grounds in Southern California and Mexico and on the return trip from the southern climes.

Peninsula Quilt Guild Show Mar 1st, 2010 - Mar 31st, 2010 Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum

Whale Watching On The Coast Mar 1st, 2010 - Mar 31st, 2010 Gray whales annually pass by the Peninsula twice each year, once on their migration from the Arctic to their wintering and breeding grounds in Southern California and Mexico and on the return trip from the southern climes.

Annual Long Beach Bluegrass Festival Mar 1st, 2010 - Mar 31st, 2010 Join us for great music and dance the weekend away!

Razor Clam Dig Days! Mar 1st, 2010 - Mar 31st, 2010 Tentative; subject to final marine toxin tests a few days beforehand. Read More.

Spring Forward! Mar 14th, 2010 (Daylight Savings Time Begins)

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April

Spring Break Family Kite Fun Apr 1st, 2010 - Apr 30th, 2010 World Kite Museum

Peninsula Arts Association 18th Annual Spring Show Apr 1st, 2010 - Apr 30th, 2010 Art show and sale. Local artists' work for judged show as well as "Inspired Creations" shopping experience.

Razor Clam Dig Days! Apr 1st, 2010 - Apr 30th, 2010 Tentative; subject to final marine toxin tests a few days beforehand. Read More.

Black Lake Fishing Derby Apr 1st, 2010 - Apr 30th, 2010 Kids-only derby; must be 14 or under to enter. Anyone can fish, however! No fee.

Beach Cleanup Day! Apr 17th, 2010 Join locals and visitors in cleaning up the beach. Oh, the treasures you'll find!

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May

10th Annual Surf Perch Derby May 1st, 2010 - May 31st, 2010 Individual and team prizes. Try your hand at surf fishing and get pointers from the experts.

SummerFest! May 1st, 2010 - May 31st, 2010 Clowns, Bubbles, Face Painting, Musicians, Pets, Contests, Fun & Games, a Dunk Tank and More! SummerFest events are FREE and family-friendly, in Downtown Long Beach.

60th Annual Loyalty Day Celebration May 7th, 2010 - May 9th, 2010 Initiated in 1950 by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Loyalty Day is a National Salute to Patriotism. Long Beach boasts the longest consecutively running Loyalty Celebration in the nation

Loyalty Day Children's Parade May 8th, 2010 All are welcome! Join this kids-oriented parade in Ilwaco. After the parade, kids can get a close-up look at a Coast Guard helicopter.

Blessing of the Fleet May 8th, 2010 Join us for a free boat ride and participate in the annual blessing of the fleet.

Loyalty Day Parade May 9th, 2010 This parade boasts more than one hundred entries from around the country each year and lasts more than two fun-filled hours. Pacific Hwy in Downtown Long Beach.

Mother's Day May 9th, 2010 Celebrate Mom by spending a fun-filled few days at the beach doing her favorite things.

Memorial Day Weekend May 28th, 2010 - May 31st, 2010 Kick off the summer season with a long weekend of surf and sand.

World's Longest Garage Sale May 28th, 2010 - May 31st, 2010 28-miles of garage sales! Grab a copy of the Chinook Observer, or just follow the signs. There are so many sales, you can practically walk from one to the next, up and down the Peninsula.

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June

Saturday Market at the Port Jun 1st, 2010 - Jun 30th, 2010 A weekly Saturday Market with vendors selling arts, crafts, housewares, plants, foods, hand-sewn items, beauty makeovers, weekly entertainment & more!

SummerFest! Jun 1st, 2010 - Jun 30th, 2010 Clowns, Bubbles, Face Painting, Musicians, Pets, Contests, Fun & Games, a Dunk Tank and More! SummerFest events are FREE and family-friendly, in Downtown Long Beach..

Art Walk in Ilwaco (city-wide) Jun 1st, 2010 - Jun 30th, 2010 Refreshments, Gifts & Free Raffle

Waikiki Beach Concert Series Jun 1st, 2010 - Jun 30th, 2010 Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park: Mars Needs Women - starting the summer off with a surfing party!

Southwest Washington Anglers' Sturgeon Derby Jun 1st, 2010 - Jul 31st, 2010 Big prizes. Entrants receive an official derby t-shirt and a ticket to the spaghetti dinner. This popular derby fills up fast, so sign up early. Then head to Chinook to watch the action!

4th Annual Doggie Olympic Games Jun 1st, 2010 - Jun 30th, 2010 Babe Ruth Obedience Baseball, Dunking for Dogs (instead of Bobbing for Apples), I’ve Got Rhythm Musical Sit (instead of Musical Chairs), The Peanut Butter Lick, The Mariah Carey/Luciano Pavarotti Sing Off, The Rip Van Winkle Best Sleeper, and the shedding contest, Fill A Fuller Brush.

29th Annual Northwest Garlic Festival Jun 1st, 2010 - Jun 30th, 2010 Arts, crafts & food booths. The return of the Clove Brothers. Garlic Peeling Games. Live Music Old-fashioned family fun.

Tall Ships in Ilwaco! Jun 1st, 2010 These graceful ladies will be in port for an overnight while they prepare for sea voyage.

Waikiki Beach Concert Series Jun 1st, 2010 - Jun 30th, 2010 Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park: Larry Wilder - a yodeling champion.

Relay For Life Jun 1st, 2010 - Jun 30th, 2010 Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at the Ilwaco High School track and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. [more]

32nd Annual Beach to Chowder 10K Run & 5K Walk/Run AND Half Marathon! Jun 12th, 2010 Walk or run a 5K or run a 10K or participate in our new half marathon on hard packed sand. 8 age divisions for the runners and chowder at the end of the event!

Father's Day Jun 20th, 2010 Doesn't Dad deserve a special weekend at the beach?

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July

Salmon Fishing Season Jul 1st, 2010 - Jul 31st, 2010 Call your favorite charter office NOW for reservations!!

Saturday Market at the Port Jul 1st, 2010 - Jul 31st, 2010 A weekly Saturday Market with vendors selling arts, crafts, housewares, plants, foods, hand-sewn items, beauty makeovers, weekly entertainment & more!

SummerFest! Jul 1st, 2010 - Jul 31st, 2010 Clowns, Bubbles, Face Painting, Musicians, Pets, Contests, Fun & Games, a Dunk Tank and More! SummerFest events are FREE and family-friendly, in Downtown Long Beach..

Art Walk in Ilwaco (city-wide) Jul 1st, 2010 - Jul 31st, 2010 Refreshments, Gifts & Free Raffle

Waikiki Beach Concert Series Jul 1st, 2010 - Jul 31st, 2010 Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park: Chickweed - "High Octane Bluegrass, darnitt!"

Independence Day Fireworks at the Port Jul 3rd, 2010 Feel the Thunder! Join locals at the Port of Ilwaco for fireworks at dusk.

Ocean Park's Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade Jul 4th, 2010

Independence Day Fireworks on the Beach Jul 4th, 2010 The main event is one of the best fireworks shows around, set off in front of the Long Beach boardwalk. Hours of spectacular pre and post-show fireworks can be seen up and down the length of our 28 miles of beach. This is one of those has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed events.

Beach Cleanup Day! Jul 5th, 2010 Join locals and visitors in cleaning up the beach. Oh, the treasures you'll find!