Ocean Shores Real Estate & Information

2008 Ocean Shores Events
l Antique & Collectible Show - February 9-10. The 6th Annual Ocean Shores Antique &
Collectible Show will take place February 9th and 10th, 2008 at the Convention Center.

l Beachcombers Fun Fair - March 1-2. 21st annual event features exhibits, seminars,
information booths, and vendors on Saturday and Sunday; a kid's science fair Saturday
morning plus beach walks on Sunday morning.

l Razor Clam Festival - March 14-15. Hurray for the (tasty) and elusive Razor Clam! A
popular festival with food, vendor booths, music, a restaurant/pub crawl on Friday night,
fireman's pancake breakfast, clam shovel decorating contest, artisan craft marketplace,
children�s activities, The Ocean Shores Pirates, live entertainment, dancing, cultural
exhibits, beer/wine station, and even a chowder cook-off!

l Photo & Fine Arts Show - April 11-13. Artists and photographers from all over the United
States enter this show to win prizes and display their unique photos and works of art.

l North Coast Folk Festival - April 18-19
World-class musical experience with talent such as Tillers Folly, Del Ray, Tom May, Prairie
Flyer and many others. There will also be workshops, vendors, food, drinks, and open
microphone opportunities!

l Country Music Jam - May 3-4. Open jam sessions and a Saturday night dinner dance
hosted by North Beach's own Bob & Karen Anderson. This is an old-time jam and people of
all playing levels are welcome. The goal is to provide a venue for visitors and local
residents to learn about and enjoy country music and for country musicians to get a fix
between their usual music-filled weekends.

l Kite Challenge - June 14. Sponsored by "Team Cutting Edge Kites" - 2005 & 2006 World
Champions. Free kite flying lessons, stunt competitions, fun flies, displays and more.

l Flag Day Parade & Dance - June 14
A chance to show our patriotic spirit. The parade features more than 50 entries and a
Grand Marshall. End the day with dancing and raffle drawings from 7PM to 11PM at the
Convention Center. One of the only Flag Day parades in Western Washington.

l Five Star Sand & Sawdust - June 27-29. Come to the beach to watch Master,
Intermediate, and Novice Sand Sculpting teams compete for over $5,000.00 in cash prizes.
While master woodcarvers from all over the world come to compete in this annual
competition. Auctions held daily. Families & kids welcome to enter the sand sculpting
competition. Free sand-sculpting lessons on Friday

l 4th of July Picnic & Fire O'er the Water - July 3-4. The business community of Ocean
Shores is sponsoring the 3rd annual Ocean Shores Independence Day Picnic on Tuesday,
July 3, 2007 at North Bay Park. Picnic Hours are from 10 to 4. Bring a blanket and your
picnic basket or take advantage of the many food vendors that will be on hand.

l Big Weekend Triathlon & Footfest - July 12-13. The Big Weekend events are scheduled
for July 12, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The triathlon events include: Swimming in
Duck Lake. Biking on the city streets of Ocean Shores peninsula.

l Sun & Surf Run - July 25-27. Over 2,000 motorcycles at the Convention Center. Enjoy
bonfire, fireworks, motorcycle parades, stunt riders, and vendors.

l Arts & Crafts Festival - September 5-7. 40th annual event includes over 120 indoor and
outdoor booths featuring thousands of handcrafted items by gifted artists and craftspeople.

l Paddle the Shores - September 27-28. Paddle activities on the lakes and canals of Ocean
Shores. A race, Poker Paddle, seminars, boat try-outs, boating gear and a picnic on
Sunday.

l Whale of a Quilt Show - October 3-5. Sea-Gals Quilters show offers vendors, handmade
quilts, demonstrations, and quilted items. The show is judged and prizes awarded.

l Dixieland Jazz Festival - November 7-9. United States and Canadian jazz bands offer
over 100 hours of live jazz at several venues throughout Ocean Shores.

l Winter Fanta-Sea Craft Show - November 28-30. Over 70 arts and crafts booths feature
thousands of unique handmade items just in time for the holidays!

l North Beach Singers Christmas Cantata - December 12-13. The North Beach Singers
present Yuletide favorites to bring in the holiday season. Admission is free.