Ocean Shores Antique & Collectible Show - February 11-12, 2012
10th annual show. Spend a 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. Information: 360-289-3887 or contact ACT

Beachcombers Fun Fair - March 3-4, 2012
25th 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 24, 2012
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 20-22, 2012
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

Grays Harbor County Expo - May 25-27, 2012
Kick off the summer at the 5th annual Grays Harbor County Expo, featuring the Grays Harbor Home Show, the Oceans of Fine Art Expo, Roadside Chain Saw Carving, Hot Rod and Classic Car Expo and more. See you Memorial Day Weekend! Convention Center. Visit www.graysharborexpo.com

Ocean Shores International Kite Challenge - June 2-3, 2012
What a great family event for novice to professionals! come fly a kite or enjoy the antics of colorful kites filling the skies. Call 360-289-4103 or visit oceanshoreskites.com

Flag Day Parade June 9, 2012
We honor our Nations Flag with an Old Fashioned Parade. Over 60 entrants, floats, marchers, bands, vehicles, performers and dignitaries parade through downtown streets: fun for young and old. For information: contact ACT

The Five Star Dealerships Sand & Sawdust Festival - June 29-July 1. 2012
Master woodcarvers from all over the world come to compete in this 3-day competition. Auctions held daily. Free sand sculpting lessons are given on Friday and Sunday. On Saturday, visit the beach where professional and amateur sand sculptors compete for prizes. Families and kids welcome to enter the competition. Free Admission, fun for all. Information: 360-289-3887 or contact ACT.

Fire O'er the Water - July 4, 2012
Enjoy the best fireworks show on the Washington Coast. Visit www.tourismoceanshores.com

Ocean Shores Big Weekend Tri/Run July 14-15, 2012
All "Trifreaks" welcome to participate in this 5th annual event! Activities feature Sprint, Olympic, Half Iron Distances, Olympic & Half Iron Duathlon 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Kids Tri. For more information visit www.trifreaks.com

The Sun and Surf Event - July 26-29, 2012
Over 2,000 motorcycles converge on the Convention Center. Enjoy a bonfire, fireworks, motorcycle parades, stunt riders and vendors. Visit www.sunandsurfevent.com

Fun Fly in Ocean Shores August 18-19, 2012
Come fly a kite! It's fun for everyone from novice to professional. Viewers can watch colorful kites soaring in the skies. Call 360-289-4103 or visit www.oceanshoreskites.com

Ocean Shores Old Fashioned Labor Day Picnic - September 1,2012
Celebrate with this community sponsored picnic on Saturday, Sept. 1. Information contact ACT

AAOS Arts and Crafts Festival - September 7-9, 2012
44rd annual event includes 120 booths indoors and outdoors featuring thousands of unique handcrafted items by gifted artists and talented crafts people. Admission is free. www.associatedarts.org

A Whale of a Quilt Show - September 28-30, 2012
The Sea-Gals Quilters show features an exhibit of handmade quilts, vendors, a boutique, tips and demonstrations and food in the foyer. Attendees vote and prizes are awarded. Call 360-289-3136 for information. Free admission. Convention Center.

9th Annual Celtic Music Festival - October 26-28, 2012
Over 20 bands converge at the Convention Center and two other venues for the largest Irish music festival on the West Coast. For more information visit http://www.galwaybayirishpub.com

Jazz at the Beach - November 2-4, 2012
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: 360-289-4094.

Winter Fanta-Sea Craft Show - November 23-25, 2012
Over 70 arts and crafts booths feature thousands of unique handmade items just in time for the holidays! There is something for everyone! Even Santa plans to visit! Admission is free. Call 360-289-9586 for information.