APRIL 8th & 9th, 2023
A celebration of everything clam, from free clam digging & cleaning lessons to a chowder taste-off competition. There is also live music, pirates, mermaids, prize contests, and more! The harvesting of razor clams has been a long-standing tradition on the Long Beach Peninsula for many decades.
So come on down and enjoy the free chowder tastings, sample some Clam fritters, refresh at the beer garden, or even come prepared with your best recipe at the amateur chowder cook-off!
PAA Studio Art Tour
March 31st-April 2nd
Private Art Studios here on the peninsula
See the Full Map Here
The Open Studio Tours are among the best ways to see the peninsula's beauty and discover our creative members' talents. Art studios are open up and down the Peninsula through Ilwaco, Long Beach, Willapa Bay, Ocean Park, and Surfside. The art you find as your journey will differ from the villages you travel through. The Old Train Depot in downtown Long Beach may also showcase a few artists throughout the year. Several new artist studios are ready to show off their latest pieces. It's interesting to see where the artists create their art and have the chance to talk to them about their work. Most locations will be serving refreshments.
The PAA Studio art tour is a family-friendly outing and perfect for exceptional shopping.
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April 28th to 29th
Clatsop County Fairgrounds
We Look Forward to Seeing you at the Crab Feast!
Last held in person in 2019, the Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood, and Wine Festival is back this April 28th to 29th at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. The Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce coordinates this event which, held annually since 1982, features around 175 vendors of hand-crafted arts, coastal cuisine, Oregon wine, and local brews.
Black Lake Fishing Derby
Late April, (Tentative)
Black Lake in Ilwaco
Ages 2-14
Join us for the annual Black Lake Youth Fishing derby in Ilwaco. So calling all youth anglers, grab your pole and some trout gear, and head over to Black lake on April 23rd, 2022. Anglers can start registering for the event starting April 1st right here. Starting bright and early at 7:00 a.m. with registration near the covered patio. But get there quickly to get the early bite! 9:45 p.m. is the latest that you can register. Fish weigh-in and prizes start at 10:00 a.m.
Registration for the event opens on April 1st.
Sign up your angler here.
There is always live music happening on the Long Beach Peninsula. Bars with fantastic food and specialty drinks offer great entertainment. Unless you’re looking for a rainy-day activity, it would be a mistake to skip out on live music altogether. The peninsula has many great venues where you can catch some fantastic sounds. Plan your night out by trying something new and unheard of at one of the festivals that take place each year! Ticket sales tend to go quickly, so it’s always a good idea to purchase your tickets as soon as possible.
