September is a beautiful month to visit the Long Beach Washington Coast. The weather is usually warm and sunny, and Long Beach has some significant events such as the Rod Run 2022 to the End of the World, the Friday night Art Walks, and both Friday and Saturday Farmers Markets in Long Beach and Ocean Park, respectively. (Updated: may 23)
September Events Long Beach Washington Peninsula
Long Beach Washington September Activities and Events 2023
September 9th 10th, & 11th
Rod Run to the End of the World
Beach Barons Field
25515 Sandridge Rd
Ocean Park, WA
Don't miss the annual Rod Run to the End of the World. Hundreds of old cars, from Model 10s to the muscle cars of your youth on display all over Long Beach. Wherever you go and wherever you stay, you will see owners buffing and shining their cars for the annual Friday and Saturday evening parades.
Clam Digging
If you haven't dug for Razor clams before, you are missing out! Fun for children and senior citizens, all you need to dig is a shovel (most of our Bloomer Estates homes provide shovels), some boots, and a clam license. See our Clam Digging Guide for more information.
Friday, September 3rd, is the last night
Ilwaco Art Walk 2023
Ilwaco, WA
Long Beach has some of the finest art in the Pacific Northwest, and what better way to experience it all than join in the final Ilwaco Art Walk of the season. The galleries are located at the Port of Ilwaco, and the walk starts at 4:00 PM and ends at 7:00 PM.
Every Saturday until September 18th
Saturday Market at the Port
165 Howerton Ave
Ilwaco, WA 98624
The Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco features more than 70 vendors along the pedestrian-only Waterfront Way overlooking the Port of Ilwaco marina and Baker Bay. Find regional produce, wonderful baked goods, a huge selection of local plants, and many homemade arts and crafts.
Slow Drag at the Port of Ilwaco
September 8th & 9th, 2023
3:30 to - 6:00 pm
Port of Ilwaco, 165 Howerton Ave
Ilwaco, WA
Bring a chair and enjoy the classic cars, hot rods, unique automobiles, and themed cars as they coast their way to the finish line. This event is held the Friday of Rod Run weekend at the Port of Ilwaco. Free to watch.
Wings Over Willapa
Sept. 22-24th
$5 General festival registration
$35 Keynote Speaker Noah Stryker
FREE All Nature Play Day activities and Movies
This multi-day bird festival in one of the wealthiest bird destinations of North America happens in the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and sites on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula.
Events include expert-led bird walks and classes ranging from beginning birding to bird-friendly landscaping. Other highlights include:
- A guided tour to Long Island to an old-growth cedar grove.
- A hands-on introduction to wildlife tracking.
- A unique Nature Play Day on Saturday for children and families.
Friday evening’s keynote speaker is expert birder Noah Strycker, an author and Speaker.
An Online Auction will be live at 12:01 am September 18, running through 10 am on September 24 as a part of the events.
Garlic Festival
September 17-18th
The Garlic Festival is one of the biggest annual events on the peninsula that brings together garlic lovers and festival lovers together for a weekend of delicious food, music, and relaxation.
Top 50 Fun Things To Do in Long Beach Washington
Be sure to see our lists of best activities on the Long Beach Peninsula, many are available to tourists year-round. Be sure to check out the Top 15 Things to do if you are short on time. If you are traveling with children, we have all the favorite family activities in priority of what kids love to do the most. For people traveling on a budget or just love nature, we have our growing list of the top 20 Free things to do at the beach.