Washington Sea Grant

Discover Ilwaco Seafood Dock Tour
2024-09-28 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Port of Ilwaco, 165 Howerton Avenue, Ilwaco, WA, 98624, United States
Learn how local seafood is caught and how to buy it fresh!
Join Oregon Sea Grant experts and FishHer Columbia Pacific CommUNITY Alliance on a guided walk along Ilwaco’s commercial docks.

Learn about Ilwaco’s vibrant commercial fishing industry and the delicious, nutritious, and sustainable seafood they bring back to the dock.
Check out different vessels and fishing gear to learn how seafood is harvested in Ilwaco. We might even meet a fisherman or two along the way!

What to expect:

The tour will last between 60-90 minutes. Participants should expect to be walking or standing the entire tour. Total walking distance will be up to 3/4 – 1 mile.
Tours will start at10:30 am.
Each participant will receive a complimentary gift tote bag with informational resources and local seafood products.

What to bring:

Dress for the weather.
Comfortable, closed-toes shoes recommended.

Parking:

Parking is available at the port.

Questions and Accommodations:

If you have any questions or need disability accommodations, please email dock.tours@oregonstate.edu at least one week in advance of your tour.

Learn more and register here.

Fishermen's Fall Festival
2024-09-28 11:00 - 18:00 | Fisherman’s Terminal, 3919 18th Ave W, Seattle, WA, United States
Fishermen’s Fall Festival is a free event organized by a group of people and organizations to raise money for Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial; a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential services to fishermen and their families while also honoring those lives lost at sea. An all-volunteer committee organizes this event that also educates the public about Fishermen’s Terminal and the North Pacific Fishing Fleet, and celebrates the commercial seafood industry at the heart of Seattle’s history. Attendees can expect a variety of fun and educational activities that bring to life the unique character of the historic Fishermen’s Terminal.
Learn more here.
