Fairs and Festivals
North Coasters love festivals! There is no shortage of them on the Oregon Coast and Long Beach Peninsula in Washington. Kite festivals, seafood festivals, arts festivals, sandcastle contests – you name it, we have it. Some of our more unique events include a Scandinavian Festival, a Barbershop Caberet, and a Tall Ships (sailing ships) event in nearby Ilwaco, Washington. Throughout the off-season months, enjoy events such as jazz festivals, Oktoberfest, and the Fisher Poets readings. If you are looking for something more traditional, try the Clatsop County Fair in August.
Seaside Jazz Festival
Located throughout Seaside bring your sense of adventure and dancing shoes for the annual Jazz Festival. Normally held at the end of February no need to worry about the weather because you can ride a free shuttle between five venues to catch hour long sets of classical, ragtime, swing and even gospel. Discounts available for advanced purchase
Clatsop County Fair
Located at the Astoria fair grounds End of July / Beginning Of August
Address: 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria OR 97103
Phone: 503-325-4600
Washington State International Kite Festival
Just a hop and skip accross the river from the north coast of Oregon / Enjoy this week-long kite competition and celebration annually held during the third week of August.
Astoria Regatta
Since 1894!!!! Come enjoy sailboat racing, boat and land parades, food + fun! Normally held in the beginning of August.