Cape Disappointment lighthouse on the Washington coast at dusk

Ilwaco, Washington

Where the Columbia
meets the Pacific

A working harbor town of fishers, artists, and makers at the edge of the Long Beach Peninsula.

Explore Ilwaco See What’s On

The Ilwaco Merchants Association

We are the heartbeat of local commerce, collaboration, and community — a collective force of businesses dedicated to sharing the unique offerings of our coastal haven.

A Working Port

Charter boats, crab pots, and a commercial fleet that still feeds the coast — the Port of Ilwaco is the real thing.

An Artists’ Harbor

Galleries, monthly art walks, and a creative district shaped by the light and weather of the river’s mouth.

A Gateway to Wild

Minutes from Cape Disappointment State Park, the Discovery Trail, and miles of Pacific beach.

Vendors and visitors at the Ilwaco Saturday Market on the waterfront

Saturdays, May – September

Ilwaco Saturday
Market

Local growers, makers, and musicians line the waterfront every Saturday on the Port of Ilwaco. Come for the produce, stay for the harbor.

Plan Your Visit

Year-Round Traditions

A season for everything

Spring

  • AprIlwaco Spring Spruce Up
  • AprBlack Lake Fishing Derby
  • MaySaturday Market opens
  • MayChildren’s Parade & Blessing of the Fleet
  • MayPNW Offshore Sailing Race
  • MayFirst Art Walk of the season

Summer

  • JulFirecracker 5K & Fireworks Show
  • JulSandsations Sculpture Event
  • JulIlwaco Rail Road Days
  • AugHook & Ladder Birthday Celebration
  • Jun–SepMonthly Art Walks, 1–4pm

Fall

  • SepIlwaco Slow Drag
  • SepLocals’ Night Art Walk
  • OctBlack Lake Witches Paddle
  • OctPumpkin Patch at the Fire Hall
  • OctHalloween Block Party on Lake St

Winter

  • NovSmall Business Saturday Shop Hop
  • DecCrab Pot Christmas
  • DecIlwaco Holiday Market
  • DecSunset Christmas Parade

Support Local

Donate or become a member, and help keep Ilwaco’s harbor lights on.

The Ilwaco Merchants Association is powered by the businesses and neighbors who call this coast home. Membership funds the markets, the art walks, the parades — all of it.

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Contact

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Questions about membership, events, or visiting Ilwaco? Send us a note — we’d love to hear from you.

Ilwaco, Washington
Long Beach Peninsula · Pacific County