Long Beach, WA, is the place to be in July 2023! This month is packed with exciting events and activities for all ages. Start your weekend by exploring the Ilwaco Art Walks on Friday nights, then head to the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings for fresh produce and handmade souvenirs. On July 3rd, experience the spectacular Long Beach, WA, Fireworks at the Port, a beloved tradition for locals and visitors alike. The month culminates with the Sandsations extravaganza at the downtown Long Beach WA approach, where you can admire incredible sand sculptures created by talented artists. So take advantage of the fun and adventure waiting for you in Long Beach, WA, this July!
(updated feb '23)
Long Beach Washington July Events
July 2023 Events and Activies Calendar for the Long Beach Peninsula
76 years of the Long Beach Rodeo
6407 Sandridge Rd
Long Beach, WA
The Peninsula Saddle Club presents the 75th annual Long Beach Rodeo on July 29th, and 30th is a must-see, authentic, and fun American Rodeo for the entire family!
The rodeo features saddle bronc, bareback and bull riding, barrel racing, and steer wrestling. There is also team, calf, and breakaway roping. The rodeo kicks off with a parade through downtown Long Beach and features cowboy breakfasts and a family night.
Every Friday in July 2023
Long Beach Washington Farmer's Market
Veteran's Feild
Long Beach, WA
Join us every Friday afternoon, May through September, at Veteran's Feild behind the arcade, where tourists and locals alike gather at the Columbia Pacific Farmers Market to enjoy performances by local musicians. In addition, everyone enjoys the local food stands from the best restaurants in town and finding the perfect gift hand-crafted by local artists.
Independence Day Celebrations
The Long Beach Peninsula
Celebrating the Fourth of July on the Long Beach Peninsula goes back as far as anyone can remember. Tens, if not hundreds of thousands of eager tourists flock to the Long Beach Peninsula every year to light off over 200 metric tons of fireworks. So please come and enjoy yourself, but please keep safety at the top of the priority list. You can't have fun without safety with fireworks, so grab a lawn chair and grab a seat practically anywhere on the Peninsula and enjoy the world's longest beach firework display.
Long Beach Peninsula Garden Tour
Driving Tour
The 2022 Music in the Gardens Tour on Saturday, July 9th, will be a fantastic day of gardens to stroll in, live music, artisans, and even some tasty bites! Tickets are only $20! Follow the link below to purchase your tickets! Then, call your friends and family to join you! This will indeed be an inspiring, fun, and eventful day on the Long Beach, WA, Peninsula!
Beach Clean-up
The Entire Beach
Every Beach approach has a 40-yard dumpster ready for the over 200 metric tonnes of Fireworks and, therefore, the garbage that litters the beach and surrounding areas after all the independence day celebrations. So grab a grocery bag, garbage bag, or fill up the pickup, and help the locals clean up and keep our beaches in pristine conditions.
Every Friday in July 2023
Ilwaco Art Walk
165 Howerton
Ilwaco, WA
There is no better way to spend a Friday evening on a romantic getaway than a walk through the upscale art galleries of the Washington coast. Take home a painting, sculpture, a handwoven basket of some exquisite jewelry to remind you of your time on the Long Beach Peninsula.
Every Saturday in Ilwaco, WA
Market at the Port
Port of Ilwaco
165 Howerton Ave
Ilwaco, WA 98624
The Saturday market begins every Saturday at 10:00 AM. It is the perfect place to find local organic produce, fantastic baked goods, a vast selection of local plants, and many homemade arts and crafts. There is no better place to spend a Saturday than at the Port.
July 2nd Port of Ilwaco 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Firecracker 5K Walk/Run
Port of Ilwaco,
165 Howerton Ave
Ilwaco, WA 98624
This run/walk takes you along the Discovery Trail. Proceeds from this event benefit the annual “Feel the Thunder Fireworks Show” in Ilwaco.
Feel the Thunder Firework show
Port of Ilwaco
165 Howerton Road
When we say 'Feel the Thunder,' we mean it. The surrounding hills' unique features provide an awe-inspiring auditory experience that can only be 'felt' in person. The Long Beach Peninsula is known for its fantastic firework displays on the 4th of July. Start the festivities early by enjoying fireworks over the port of Ilwaco on July 2nd at 10:00 PM.
SandSations
July 19th to the 23rd in Long Beach, WA
Long Beach WA
Bolstad Beach Approach
Sandsations returns this year with 4 days of building sandcastles, marveling at the master sand sculptures, and enjoying the amazing beach life. This is a must-visit event for the entire family.
Clamshell Railroad Days
July 16th-17th 2022
at the
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
10 am - 4 pm
Children under 12 are free.
An annual celebration of model trains and local train history is back! Admission is $5 for the weekend and includes a commemorative button. Proceeds go to supporting museum operations. Regional model railroad clubs will display layouts, including the Cascade Z Modelers, Mt. Rainier N-Scale, the Longview, Kelso, and Rainier Model Railroad Club, and the Pacific Northwest On 30 Modular Group. Also on display will be a perennial favorite, Dean and Donna Mead’s LEGO Train. In addition, CPHM’s historic Railcar NAHCOTTA will be open for viewing Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-Noon and 2:00 pm-to 3:30 pm. Crafts and Train kits are available for the younglings while supplies last. The American Legion Post 48 will have a hot dog stand on both days. On Saturday at 2 pm and Sunday at 10 am, Community Historian Michael Lemeshko will lead walking tours on the early history of Ilwaco.