Local Events

A number of events in nearby Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, and other local destinations can make your visit to Gearhart by the Sea memorable. Astoria is a short 15 miles north of Gearhart by the Sea. You'll find Seaside just 3 miles south, and Cannon Beach, home of Haystack Rock shown at right, 8.5 miles south of the resort.

Theater

May 2 to May 25 "Side by Side by Sondheim" at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach.
June 6-August 29 "The Nerd" at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach.

Cooking Schools

Friday and Saturday evenings "Small Plates with Wine" at EVOO Cooking School in Cannon Beach. Watch the dishes being prepared and taste the food in small courses with selected wines. Take a souvenir recipe booklet home.

April 27

Sunday

"Omelets 101" at EVOO Cooking School in Cannon Beach. 11:30 am.

April 28

Monday

"Culinary Arts Fundamentals--Roasting Curling" at EVOO Cooking School in Cannon Beach. 9 am.

April 29

Tuesday

"Culinary Arts Fundamentals--Braising, Stewing, BBQing, Grilling" at EVOO Cooking School in Cannon Beach. 9:00 am.

May 3

Saturday

"Artisan Bread Making" at EVOO Cooking School in Cannon Beach. 9:00 am.

May 10

Saturday

"Simply Sturgeon" at the Seafood Center in Astoria. 6 pm.

May 13

Tuesday

"Special Event - Open House for Cannon Beach Farmers Market " at EVOO Cooking School in Cannon Beach. 2 - 4 pm.

May 22

Thursday

"Culinary Art Fundamentals - Cooking Stocks, Sauces, and Soups " at EVOO Cooking School in Cannon Beach. 9:00 am.

May 24

Saturday

"Wild Oregon Abalone " at the Seafood Center in Astoria. 6 pm.

June 7

Saturday

"All About Albacore " at the Seafood Center in Astoria. 6 pm.

Ongoing

Daily throughout the year Haystack Rock Awareness Program (HRAP). Weather and tide permitting, HRAP staffers can be found on the beach next to Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach throughout the year and on most low-tide mornings.
Daily May 9 to November 15 Victorian Vogue" at the Heritage Museum in Astoria.
Sunday May 11 to October 5 Astoria Sunday Market.

April 2008

25-27 Fri. to Sun. Astoria-Warrenton Crab & Seafood Festival.

26 Sat.

'50's Cruise Reunion Car Show, Fort Rilea in Warrenton. 9 am to 3 pm.

26 Sat.

Winemaker's Dinner: Wines from Cathedral Ridge at the The Cellar on 10th in Astoria.

May 2008

1 Thurs.

"Sisters in Crime" music at McMenamins Sand Trap. 7 pm.

3 Sun.

Seaside Art Walk, downtown Seaside. Maps can be collected from participating businesses or from the Chamber of Commerce. Look for balloons outside art walk locations. 5 pm to 8 pm.

8 Thurs.

"T. Ray & The Shades" music at McMenamins Sand Trap. 7 pm.

10 Sat.

Great Northwest Music Tour - "The Luminescent Orchestrii" at McMenamins Sand Trap. 7 pm.

10 Sat.

Mother's Day Tea and Scones at the Flavel House Museum in Astoria.
14 Wed. "Quilts and Quilting as History/Art" lecture by Kathy McNeil at Cannon Beach History Center. 7:00 pm.

15 Thurs.

"Vivid Curve" music at McMenamins Sand Trap. 7.pm.

17 Sat.

Seaside Downtown Wine Walk, 4-7 pm.

17 Sat.

Armed Forces Day at Fort Stevens State Park.

22 Thurs.

"Jon Byes Trio" music at McMenamins Sand Trap. 7 pm.

24-25

Sat.- Sun.

Celebrating Veteran & Freedom at Fort Stevens State Park

29 Thurs.

"Dave Reisch & Jimmy Boyer Trio" music at McMenamins Sand Trap. 7 pm.

31 Sat.

Renowned blues artist Lauren Sheehan at Cannon Beach History Center. 7:30 pm.

31 Sat.

Cannon Beach Film Festival. Contact the Cannon Beach History Center for more information.

June 2008

1 Sun.

Cannon Beach Film Festival. Contact the Cannon Beach History Center form more information.

7 Sat.

Seaside Art Walk, downtown Seaside. Maps can be collected from participating businesses or from the Chamber of Commerce. Look for balloons outside art walk locations. 5 pm to 8 pm.

7 Sat.

Great Northwest Music Tour - "Bombadil" at McMenamins Sand Trap. 7 pm.

7 Sat.

Sandcastle Day and Competition in Cannon Beach.

28 Sat.

Renowned blues artist Steve Cheseborough at Cannon Beach History Center. 7:30 pm.