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July
TBA 2009 |
Salmon Fishing Season Call your favorite charter office NOW for reservations!! |
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July
2009 |
 Saturday Market at the PortA weekly Saturday Market with vendors selling arts, crafts, housewares, plants, foods, hand-sewn items, beauty makeovers, weekly entertainment & more! |
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July
2009 |
SummerFest! 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.. |
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July
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July
4 2009 |
Independence Day Fireworks on the Beach 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. |
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July
4 2009 |
Independence Day Fireworks at the Port Feel the Thunder! Join locals at the Port of Ilwaco for fireworks at dusk. |
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July
5 2009 |
Beach Cleanup Day! Join locals and visitors in cleaning up the beach. Oh, the treasures you'll find! |
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July
9 2009 |
Art Walk in Ilwaco (city-wide) Refreshments, Gifts & Free Raffle |
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July
11 2009 |
Waikiki Beach Concert Series Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park: Chickweed - "High Octane Bluegrass, darnitt!" |
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July
17 & 18 2009 |
25th Annual SandSations From kids to masters, everyone can enter! Big prize money and loads of fun, pet parade & contest, free hot dogs & more! Bring your camera. |
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July
18-19 2009 |
Clamshell RailRoad Days Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum (aka Ilwaco Heritage Museum) |
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July
25 2009 |
Waikiki Beach Concert Series Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park: Whiskey Puppy - "Boot-stomping, mule-slapping bluegrass & old time." |
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July
24-26 2009 |
Peninsula Arts Association 2nd Annual Summer Arts Festival One-of-a-kind Fine Crafts & Artwork at Wilson Field in Ocean Park |
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July
25-26 2009 |
64th Annual NPRA Sanctioned Rodeo Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding Calf Roping, Breakaway Calf Roping, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Mutton Bustin', Water Race & Bag Race, Hangman's Race, Trailer Race, Rescue Race, Stick Horse Race–Saturday is family night. Cowboy Breakfast Sunday. Main events both days. |
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August
1 2009 |
Oregon Tuna Classic Sponsors donate cash and products; anglers donate their catch. This year's Ilwaco event benefits the Clatsop County Food Bank, the Ocean Park Food Bank, the Ilwaco Food Bank, and the Chinook Food Bank. Join the cause by participating! |
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August
TBA 2009 |
Buoy 10 (Columbia River Salmon) fishery season is open through December 1st. Call your favorite charter office for reservations!! |
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August
2009 |
Saturday Market at the Port A weekly Saturday Market with vendors selling arts, crafts, housewares, plants, foods, hand-sewn items, beauty makeovers, weekly entertainment & more! |
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August
2009 |
SummerFest! 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.. |
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August
8 2009 |
Jake the Alligator Man's Birthday Party yo! pah-ty! |
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August
8 2009 |
Waikiki Beach Concert Series Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park: Southern Skies - "Americana, Country, Folk Rock" from Olympia, WA. |
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August
13 2009 |
Art Walk in Ilwaco (city-wide) Refreshments, Gifts & Free Raffle |
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August
15 2009 |
Blues & Seafood in Ilwaco Lotsa Seafood, Food & Drink, and Live Music. Noon 'till midnight! |
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August
16 2009 |
21st Annual Jazz and Oysters in Oysterville Beer & Wine Garden, Oysters on the BBQ, Cheese & Fruit Plates, Desserts from local restaurants |
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August
17-23 2009 |
28th Annual Washington State Int'l Kite Festival Seven days of the most amazing kite flying ever with kite flyers from around the world. Bring your kite and join the fun! Posters: Nancy Campiche 360-642-2264 |
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August
22 2009 |
Waikiki Beach Concert Series Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park: Na Mele 'O Hawai'i - Sharing the aloho spirit at Washington's Waikiki Beach |
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September
2008 |
Saturday Market at the Port A weekly Saturday Market with vendors selling arts, crafts, housewares, plants, foods, hand-sewn items, beauty makeovers, weekly entertainment & more! |
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September
2009 |
SummerFest! 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.. |
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September
3 2009 |
Art Walk in Ilwaco (city-wide) Refreshments, Gifts & Free Raffle |
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September 5-7
2009 |
Labor Day Weekend Spend the last weekend of summer in the traditional way: at the beach! |
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September 5-7
2009 |
5th Annual Chinook Art Festival |
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September 5-
October 25 2009 |
Key Ingredients |
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September
11 2009 |
Slow Drag at the Port Kick off the weekend with this slow-paced competition at the Port of Ilwaco. |
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September
12-13 2009 |
Rod Run to the End of the World Thousands of classic cars flock to the Peninsula for this annual event. The main events are held at Wilson Field in Ocean Park; you'll see these amazing cars all over the Peninsula. |
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October
9-12 2009 |
Peninsula Arts Association 39th Annual Fall Show Art show and sale. Local artists' work for judged show as well as "Inspired Creations" shopping experience. |
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October
10-11 2009 |
88th Annual Cranberrian Fair Head to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum (aka Ilwaco Heritage Museum) to celebrate the harvest with artisans, music, dancing, the 'Bog Bus' and more. |
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October
10-11 2009 |
One Sky, One World Kite Festival One Sky One World gatherings will be held annually around the world to promote protection of the planet, peace, friendship and understanding between all people. |
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October
15 through Nov 15 2009 |
Wild Mushroom Celebration Participating restaurants, inns and bed and breakfast establishments offer daily wild mushroom specials. Wild mushroom workshops, field excursions and prix-fixe dinners are also offered. |
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October
16-18 2009 |
Water Music Festival XXV A series of Chamber Music Performances featuring professional musicians playing Baroque and light Classical music. |
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October
25 2009 |
Oktoberfest A new tradition at the historic Chinook School. |
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November
TBD 2009 |
Razor Clam Dig Days! Tentative; subject to final marine toxin tests a few days beforehand. Read More. |
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November
1 2009 |
Fall Back (Daylight Savings Time Ends) |
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November
6-8 2009 |
Cribbage Tournament Sanctioned by the American Cribbage Congress. Join us at the Chautaqua for a weekend full of the three R's: Rest, Relaxation, and cRibbage! |
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November
7-8 2009 |
'Ocian in View' Program |
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November
11 2009 |
Veteran's Day |
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November
26 2009 |
Thanksgiving Community Thanksgiving Dinner |
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November
27-29 2009 |
Holidays at the Beach Cookies & Cocoa! Pajama party, carol singing and whispering wishes to Santa! |
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December
TBD 2009 |
Razor Clam Dig Days! Tentative; subject to final marine toxin tests a few days beforehand. Read More. |
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December
5 2009 |
Lighted Boat Parade and Crab Pot Christmas Tree Join us at the Port of Ilwaco! |
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December
12 2009 |
A Tuba Christmas Water Music Festival welcomes you to their December Concert at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. When tubas are played together by talented musicians of the Astoria Tuba Quartet, the sounds of the season come alive in a rich, deep sound that will warm and brighten a cool winter’s day. This free event begins at 2:00 pm. |
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December
12-13 2009 |
Bed & Breakfast Holiday Open House Bed, Beach & Breakfast Inns of the Long Beach Peninsula beckon you to join in the holiday festivities at their annual open house. Enjoy sweet treats, sparkling drinks and take advantage of this opportunity to have a grand tour of these inns, decked out in all their holiday finery. |
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December
13 2009 |
Holiday Home Tour This festive and lavish Christmas Home Tour benefits the Boys & Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula. Each home is uniquely decorated and filled with tasty food, music and the sprit of Christmas. |
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December
21 2009 |
First Day of Winter Let the storm watching begin!. |
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December
31 2009 |
Fireworks At Midnight over the Ocean Head to the boardwalk in Long Beach for a one minute of finale as the clock strikes midnight! |
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January
TBA 2010 |
Razor Clam Dig Days! Tentative; subject to final marine toxin tests a few days beforehand. Read More. |
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January
TBA 2010 |
Annual Crab Feed A family favorite! |
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January
TBA 2010 |
Windless Kite Festival (Indoor Kite Fly) Yes, INDOOR kite flying! Come watch, then pick up a kite and give it a try! |
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January
18 2010 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (observed) Click for weekend specials! |
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January
23 2010 |
Beach Cleanup Day! Join locals and visitors in cleaning up the beach. Oh, the treasures you'll find! |
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February
TBA 2010 |
Asian New Year The World Kite Museum celebrates the Asian New Year with events, displays, and lessons for all ages to enjoy! |
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February
TBA 2010 |
Razor Clam Dig Days! Tentative; subject to final marine toxin tests a few days beforehand. Read More. |
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February
13 2010 |
Valentine's Day Celebrate with a Valentine's Day dance at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum and watch this page for special meals, lodging, packages and more. |
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February
13-15 2010 |
Presidents' Weekend Happenings & Specials A 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
2010 |
Whale Watching On The Coast 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. |
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March
14 2010 |
Spring Forward! (Daylight Savings Time Begins) |
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March
TBA 2010 |
Peninsula Quilt Guild Show Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum |
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March
2010 |
Whale Watching On The Coast 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. |
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March
TBA 2010 |
Annual Long Beach Bluegrass Festival Join us for great music and dance the weekend away! |
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March
TBA 2010 |
Razor Clam Dig Days! Tentative; subject to final marine toxin tests a few days beforehand. Read More. |
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April
2010 |
Spring Break Family Kite Fun World Kite Museum |
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April
TBA 2010 |
Peninsula Arts Association 18th Annual Spring Show Art show and sale. Local artists' work for judged show as well as "Inspired Creations" shopping experience. |
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April
TBA 2010 |
Razor Clam Dig Days! Tentative; subject to final marine toxin tests a few days beforehand. Read More. |
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April
17 2010 |
Beach Cleanup Day! Join locals and visitors in cleaning up the beach. Oh, the treasures you'll find! |
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April
TBA 2009 |
Tall Ships in Ilwaco! Join us for a Nautical Renaissance! Tall Ships. Dockside Tours. Adventure Sails, and a Sailor's Feast on the 24th at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. Fun for all ages. |
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April
TBA 2009 |
Black Lake Fishing Derby Kids-only derby; must be 14 or under to enter. Anyone can fish, however! No fee. Trout Fishing Opens Today! |
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May
TBA 2009 |
Halibut, Sturgeon Fishing Opens Contact your favorite charter office. |
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May
2009 |
Saturday Market at the Port A weekly Saturday Market with vendors selling arts, crafts, housewares, plants, foods, hand-sewn items, beauty makeovers, weekly entertainment & more! |
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May
7-9 2010 |
60th Annual Loyalty Day Celebration 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 |
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May
8 2010 |
Loyalty Day Children's Parade 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. |
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May
8 2010 |
Blessing of the Fleet Join us for a free boat ride and participate in the annual blessing of the fleet. |
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May
9 2010 |
Loyalty Day Parade 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. |
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May
9 2010 |
Mother's Day Celebrate Mom by spending a fun-filled few days at the beach doing her favorite things. |
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May
TBA 2010 |
10th Annual Surf Perch Derby Individual and team prizes. Try your hand at surf fishing and get pointers from the experts. |
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May
28-31 2010 |
Memorial Day Weekend Kick off the summer season with a long weekend of surf and sand. |
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May
28-31 2010 |
World's Longest Garage Sale 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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May
TBA 2010 |
SummerFest! 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. |
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June
2010 |
Saturday Market at the Port A weekly Saturday Market with vendors selling arts, crafts, housewares, plants, foods, hand-sewn items, beauty makeovers, weekly entertainment & more! |
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June
2010 |
SummerFest! 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.. |
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June
TBA 2010 |
Art Walk in Ilwaco (city-wide) Refreshments, Gifts & Free Raffle |
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June
TBA 2010 |
Waikiki Beach Concert Series Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park: Mars Needs Women - starting the summer off with a surfing party! |
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June
12 2010 |
32nd Annual Beach to Chowder 10K Run & 5K Walk/Run AND Half Marathon! 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! |
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June
TBA 2010 |
Southwest Washington Anglers' Sturgeon Derby 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! |
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June
TBA 2010 |
4th Annual Doggie Olympic Games 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. |
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June
TBA 2010 |
29th Annual Northwest Garlic Festival Arts, crafts & food booths. The return of the Clove Brothers. Garlic Peeling Games. Live Music Old-fashioned family fun. |
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June
20 2010 |
Father's Day Doesn't Dad deserve a special weekend at the beach? |
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June
TBA 2010 |
Tall Ships in Ilwaco! These graceful ladies will be in port for an overnight while they prepare for sea voyage. |
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June
TBA 2010 |
Music in the Gardens A garden tour of many unique gardens throughout the Peninsula with recordings of the music for the October Water Music Festival. |
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June
TBA 2010 |
Waikiki Beach Concert Series Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park: Larry Wilder - a yodeling champion. |
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June
TBA 2010 |
Relay For Life 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] |
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