Shelton Old Time Fiddle Fest
Website: http://www.sock.org/fiddle.html
Date: TBA
Location and Time: TBA
Cost: TBA
Description: The Shelton Old Time Fiddlers Fest is a three day music festival that began in 1985 and is held the first weekend in April at the Shelton High School auditorium (North 3737 Shelton Springs Road) for its Friday and Saturday performances, and at the Shelton Community Center (the Shelton Armory) for the Sunday Fiddle Jam and Talent Search.
Bluegrass from the Forest
Website: http://www.bluegrassfromtheforest.com/
Date: May 9 - 11, 2008
Location: Shelton High School Auditorium
Time/Cost: Visit website for more details.
Description: Visit website for more details.
Business Expo / Bite of Shelton
Website: www.sheltonchamber.org/22.php
Date: May 21, 2009
Location: The Pavilion at Sentry Park in Shelton
Time/Cost: Free for public to attend - if you would like to participate, contact the Chamber today at 360.426.2021.
Description: Plan on attending this Chamber event you won't want to miss, the Business Expo/Bite of Shelton! This is a great showcase of our local businesses. The restaurants will also be selling their samples - so, be sure to come hungry!
Olympus International Rally
Website: http://www.olympusrally.com/
Date: See website
Location: The Olympus International Rally will be held in the vicinity of the cities Olympia and Shelton in Washington state.
Time/Cost: Go to the website for complete schedule.
Description: The Rally is part of the Rally America National Championship this year. This is the second year of this exciting event since it's comeback in 2006 after an 18 year absence.
Forest Festival
Website: http://www.masoncountyforestfestival.com/
Date: May 28 through May 31, 2009
Location: Shelton, WA
Current Schedule: Check the website for more details.
Description: This well known carnival has been the main attraction for many years. Running for 3 days and featuring rides of all types and for all ages. With amusements, games and food vendors it is a must when taking in this Festival.
Music in the Park
Website: http://www.sheltonchamber.org/97.php
Date: Every Thursday July 9th through August 27th
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Post Office Park, Shelton, WA
Description: The event goes on for 8 weeks starting in July and ending in August. Each week we present 1 of our 8 talented musical groups in a variety of styles.
Mason County Fair & NPRA Rodeo
Website: http://www.masoncountyfair.org
Sponsorship Opportunities: Click here!
Date: July 25-27, 2008
Time: Check the website for more details.
Location: Mason County Fairgrounds, 751 W. Fairgrounds Road, Shelton, WA 98584
Description: While attending the Mason County Fair and Rodeo plan to enjoy the thrills, chills and spills of the Bull-O-Rama and NPRA Rodeo, along with your favorite foods, animal and still life exhibits, free entertainment and more. Bring the entire family, as there is entertainment for the whole family everyday, all day long!
Taste of Hood Canal
Website: http://www.tasteofhoodcanal.com/
Date: August 8, 2009
Location: Downtown Belfair
Time: Check out the website for more details.
Description: The "Taste" will feature Professional Chainsaw carvers, an antique car show, the second annual Art Bite, specialties from local restaurants, family entertainment throughout the day, live music, food booths including North Mason Chamber of Commerce world-famous grilled oysters, strawberry shortcake, seafood salads, and a variety of wonderful treats, informational displays, art and craft booth, dunk tank, Pitching Booth, Kid Bounce, antique fire engines, local artist and lots of fun for all!
SummerFest at Harmony Hill
Website: http://www.harmonyhill.org/news/summerfest.html
Date: TBA
Location: 7362 East SR 106, Union, WA
-Located on the south shore of Hood Canal about a block east of Alderbrook Resort -Look for the "Harmony Hill" sign on the south side of Highway 106 - check the website for more detailed directions.
Time: TBA
Cost: Free!
Description:
- FREE ADMISSION! You're invited! (no reservations needed)
- Grand opening & tours of The Commons, our new multipurpose building.
- Live entertainment
- Tasty seasonal treats from the Harmony Hill kitchen
- Booths by a variety of environmental & health-related organizations
- Enjoy Harmony Hill's gardens and labyrinths
RAPSody
Website: http://www.rapsodybikeride.com/
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: TBA
Description: RAPSody is a 165 mile bicycle ride with approximately 9,000 feet of elevation gain. There is either a two-day or one-day ride option. The ride starts and ends in Tacoma, circling the lower Puget Sound region. There are two ferry trips and an overnight stop for two-day riders.
Oysterfest
Website: http://www.oysterfest.org/
Date: October 3rd& 4th, 2009
Location: Mason County Fair Grounds, Shelton, WA
Time: TBA
Cost: TBA
Description: This is the first October weekend and that means OYSTERFEST in Shelton. With the help of nearly 100 community organizations, Skookum Rotary stages it's annual small town, BIG event! The gates are open from 10am to 6pm each day; you are invited, and we hope to see you there!
The Pacific Rim Oyster Open Speed & Half-Shell Oyster Shucking Contests are the centerpiece of the festival. Two other Open events are the Art and Photography Competition and the Seafood Cook-Off. Free entertainment is on-going. Wine tasting is provided by several Washington State Wineries and the Microbreweries certainly know how to do their thing. Not to mention the food vendors--none of whom may duplicate another's delicacy. Our advice-Come Hungry!
OTHER EVENTS:
Festivals
Matlock Old Timers Historical Fair, campus of Mary M. Knight School, first full weekend in May.
Forest Festival, Shelton, weekend after Memorial Day.
Tahuya Day with parade, Saturday of Fourth of July weekend.
Celebrate Hoodsport, Fourth of July weekend, refer to the calendar for the date.
Fourth of July celebration at Alderbrook Resort in Union, private fireworks display.
Allyn Day Salmon Bake and Community Party, third Saturday of July.
Grapeview Water Fest at Fair Harbor Marina, last Saturday in July.
Taste of Hood Canal, Belfair, second Saturday of August.
Allyn Kayak Festival, third Saturday of July.
Squaxin Island Indian Tribe First Salmon Ceremony, Arcadia Boat Launch, a Saturday in August.
OysterFest (West Coast Oyster Shucking Championships and Washington State Seafood Festival), -Mason County Fairgrounds, first full weekend in October.
Fantasy Forest holiday celebration, The Pavilion at Sentry Park, four days in third week of November.
Christmas torchlight parade, Shelton, first Saturday in December.
Shows and Fairs
American Rhododendron Society Show, Mason County Fairgrounds, Mother's Day weekend in May.
Yesteryear Car Club show in conjunction with historical society open house, Shelton, last Sunday in June.
Mason County Fair, last Friday, Saturday and Sunday in July. Rodeo, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
Antique Truck Show, county fairgrounds, second Saturday of August.
Gig Harbor Kennel Club dog shows, county fairgrounds, third weekend in September.
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