Winter 2011-2012
Hurricane Ridge Road
Olympic National Park’s Hurricane Ridge winter schedule has been announced for the 201-2012 season. Weather permitting, the Hurricane Ridge Road will be open daily 9 a.m. to dusk through the winter season, except for December 25, Christmas Day.
March 2012
Friday – Sunday, March 23 – 25, 2012
Bi-Annual Juan de Fuca Quilting Retreat
with guest teacher Kim Burke
of Golden Needle Quilting
Olympic Birdfest 2012 March 30 to April 1, 2012
Name: Olympic BirdFest 2012
Dates: March 30 to April 1, 2012
Location: Sequim, WA
Description: Visit the rain shadow of the Olympic Peninsula to discover the birds of the coastal Pacific Northwest—Marbled Murrelets, Rhinoceros Auklets, Harlequin Ducks, dippers, Black Oystercatchers, Long-tailed Ducks, and more. Guided field trips, a boat cruise in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, silent auction, and a gala banquet at the Sunland Golf & Country Club. The festival with the most spectacular setting!
April 2012
NW Wine & Cheese Tour
April 20, 2011 – April 22, 2012
Each Olympic Peninsula winery will host a local northwest cheese maker, pairing artisan cheeses with specially selected local wines and ciders. A wonderful culinary travel experience! 11am-5pm
11th Annual Kayak Symposium April 20, 2011 - April 22, 2012
Three Days of kayak instruction, clinics, slide shows and demos of kayaks and accessories from leading manufacturers. Hotel discounts, fun events and kayak and gear sales.10am to 5pm
Kids Fishing Derby
April 21, 2012
Our annual kids fishing derby is here again! Grab your fishing poles and head on down to the Lincoln Park Ponds. This derby is just for kids 14 and under. We’ll have prizes, food and fish!! So bring your blanket, fishing pole and some patience. Don’t let that big one get away. 8-11am
Mustang and Cougar Car Show
April 27 – 30, 2012
North Olympic Mustangs hosts the Spring Show N’ Shine for Mustangs, Cougars, Rods and Customs plus teen & fixer upper classes. Raffles…Door Prizes…Games…50/50 drawing…Food all part of the fun! Trophies for 1st & 2nd places in Mustangs & Cougars division as well as the Rod & Custom division. Starts at 9am.
May 2012
Juan de Fuca Festival May 25 - 28, 2012 This 4 day Memorial Day weekend festival features over 125 performances of music, dance and theater from around the world, including musical workshops, a street fair, public art, and special activities for children
Halibut Derby
May 26, 2011 – May 28, 2012
9th Annual Halibut Derby, a two day event with $20,000 in cash prizes. Tickets are $40. Saturday Daylight-2pm Sunday Daylight-2pm
June 2012
North Olympic Discovery Marathon June 3, 2012
The North Olympic Discovery Marathon and Half-Marathon are run on a unique point-to-point course that incorporates the Olympic Discovery Trail - with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and a five mile finishing stretch along the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The race is a USATF sanctioned event that is a Boston Marathon qualifier and will be chip timed. The rails to trails course is a wide, mixed, hard surface trail. Cool June weather next to the ocean can be expected.
De Fuca Downwind Race
June 9, 2012
De Fuca Downwind Race is held in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and participants paddle from Freshwater Bay to Port Angeles. The conditions can vary but race officials do a great job for participant support and safety.
July 2012
Sequim Lavender Festival July 20 - 22, 2012
Three-day summer celebration of the joys of lavender. Festival includes eight Farms on Tour, each offering a variety of lavender-centered activities, including, lavender lore, demonstrations, agricultural history, workshops, horticultural programs, and the opportunity to spend time in the fields. The Street Fair features more than 125 craftspeople and vendors of lavender and other Olympic Peninsula specialties. Also at the Street Fair is fine musical entertainment, great local foods and an Olympic Peninsula wine tasting.
August 2012
Ride The Hurricane
August 5, 2012
Ride The Hurricane This unique event allows cyclists to have the famed Hurricane Ridge Road free of vehicles from 7AM-noon. Hurricane Ridge Road is considered one of the premier cycling uphill rides in the country and offers spectacular views. www.portangeles.org 360 452 2363
September 2012
Sequim Balloon Festival
September 1, 2, 3, 2012
A Hot Air Balloon Festival Race spanning three days and lots of events! Hot Gas and Gears Car Show, a 1/2 Marathon Run for the Barn race, Chase the Balloons Bicycle Race, Pilgrims Paddle Kayak Race, Lucy’s Grape Wine Stomp, Music and Food day and night, Street Fair and best is Twilight in the Olympics – a Sunset Balloon Glow on a 1/2 acre lake! Something for everyone!


