Halibut Hook-up – Book a charter during May openers to catch your limit of the tasty flat fish and snag halibut-inspired art to recall the time spent in Neah Bay.
4th of July – Parade, fishing derby, quilt and fiber arts show – and much more! The day is capped with a spectacular fireworks show that folks come from far and wide to see!
Makah Days Centennial Celebration August 23, 24 & 25 2024. Join the Makah tribal people in celebrating 100 years of United States citizenship commemoration.
Friday August 23, itinerary
- The Makah Day Queen is coronated early evening. The talent show begins after the coronation. Both events are at the Community Gym.
- Spectacular fireworks display follows the coronation and talent show.
- Over a hundred local and out of town street fair vendors set up late morning.
Saturday August 24, itinerary.
- The grand parade starts 10ish at the Makah museum and ends at the other end of town. Bring a bag for all the treats!
- The Makah Tribal and United State flags are raised to commemorate Makah Days following the parade. This event is located near the Senior center building.
- Honoring our tradition of sharing our tribal ancient songs and dances for our tribal youth follows the flag raising on the platform by our senior citizens center.
- Adult traditional song and dances begin early evening at our community gym.
- Canoes races can be viewed on front beach, Slahal/aka bone games are at our community hall and baseball tournaments at our local high school field.
- Children’s activities such as watermelon eating contests and racing competitions start early afternoon.
- Fish-on-a-stick traditional salmon bake begins early afternoon.
- Street fair vendors open mid-morning. Coffee shops can be found around town.
Sunday August 25, Itinerary
- Canoe races, baseball tournaments and Slahal games.
- Fish-on-a-stick salmon bake early afternoon.
- Food and merchandise vendors until late afternoon.
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Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce presents “Neah Bay Fest” on October 5, 2024 from 10am until 5pm. The theme this year is the “Ocean” The event is at the Makah Community Gym located in the heart of the Neah Bay village. Come and enjoy guest speakers, local art and craft vendors, scholarship silent auctions, children’s activities, homemade food and much more!
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