Upcoming Events in Long Beach, Washington

There’s always something fun to do in the Long Beach Peninsula. Here are just a few of the exciting events coming up this year for you to explore during your stay.

The Pacific Northwest Offshore Race
(May 14-17, 2026)

Come enjoy a day of exhilarating racing in the nearby Ilwaco, WA. The race will end in Port Angeles, WA. The race tests sailing, tactical skills, and endurance. Onlookers are invited to kick off the race with Pacific Northwest Sailing Days.
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Pacific Coast Running Festival
(Sept 26-27, 2026)

Come enjoy the Pacific Coast Running Festival has a Half Marathon, 5K/10K, Bike Tours & Kids Races. It’s fun for the whole family.
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46th Running of Beach to Chowder
(June 17th, 2026 )

Enjoy this amazing run and follow it up with some amazing clam chowder. Participants can run or walk on the hard pack sand along the surf and enjoy the beautiful scenery. 10K runners will enjoy part of the Beautiful Discovery Trail.
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Sandsations – Sandcastle Building Competition
(July 15th-19th, 2026)

Sandsations is a multi-day celebration of creative sand sculpting held in mid-July each year. Offering lessons, an up close and personal view of the creation of these public works of art and a competition, it’s fun for all!
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Kite Week On The Long Beach Peninsula
(August 17-23, 2026)

The International Kite Festival is a week-long celebration and competition for famous kite fliers from around the globe. The sky becomes a sea of color with hundreds of kites soaring above and tens of thousands of spectators (who often fly their own kites along side the pros). Come to enjoy the spectacle.
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Peninsula R&B Music Festival
(August 14th-15th, 2026)

This music festival has all the incredible blues you could want. Come out for two jam-packed days of incredible musicians and lots of festival food and fun.
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Rod Run to the End of the World
(September 13-13th, 2026)

The perfect event for the car enthusiast of any age. The Beach Barons plan a presentation that offers excitement, family-friendly entertainment, and of course, a whole lot of incredible cars.
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