Experience a romantic beach get away for Valentine's Day!

What better way to say "I Love you" than a relaxing trip to the beach? Enjoy an incredible, unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean aside a crackling fire while enjoying a home-away-from-home cooked meal, or take advantage of one of the several special Valentine's Dinners offered by local peninsula restaurants.

http://www.funbeach.com/events/valentine/index.html

Come boogie at the Bluegrass Festival!

Come to the peninsula to enjoy 20 wonderful sets of top-notch Bluegrass music, each 45 minutes long, along with the infamous "band scramble", which places band members, and some of the musicians in the audience, together for a delightfully good time.
Take advantage of a number of workshops available for anyone Saturday morning.
Friday night starts off with 2 hours of Open mic at 3:00, with a dinner break from 5-6, leading into hours of entertainment!

Who'll hook the big prize at the Black Lake Fishing Derby?

Fishing begins at 7:00am and final weigh in is at 10:30am.

The Black Lake Fishing Derby marks the season opening of fishing on this stocked lake. Parents are kindly asked to give the kids the first chance at hooking a big one, at least until 10:30am, when the derby is over. Don't worry if you forgot to pack a picnic, refreshments and hot dogs are available after 10am. Everyone is welcome, and encouraged to stick around for a while an enjoy the outdoors while you wait until 11:00am when the winner will be announced!

Loyalty Days Parade & Blessing of the Fleet

Every year on the first weekend in May, our community gathers to celebrate our freedom and honor those who have served our country.

I have to admit, this is a pretty big deal here and everyone, and I do mean just about everyone, comes to the parade. We enjoy watching all the local children in the parade, the various bands that support this event, our mayor, local law enforcement, the fire department, clowns, animals, cheerleaders....you name it we've got it!

Bring your rain gear and warm clothing because it's not unusual to experience a good rain. But never fear! Rain or shine the parade MUST go on!

Follow Your Nose to the Northwest Garlic Festival

June 20-21, 2009
in Ocean Park

10 am - 6 pm on Saturday
10 am - 4 pm on Sunday.

New Location! This year, our event will take place on Wilson Field (aka the Beach Baron's Car Show Field) on Sandridge Road.

If you've never been to the Garlic Festival, you really ought to pack up the family and enjoy the festivities. It's a lot of fun and a great place to hang out to take in the sites and chow down some good food.

Activities: Garlic Vendors with Arts and Crafts items, Garlic Food, Garlic Condiments that can be tested on grounds and taken home, Garlic games for adults and children.

Food to Look For: Garlic Goat Cheese, Garlic Churros, Garlic Battered Deep Fried Mushrooms, Garlic Hummus, Garlic Catfish, Olives with Garlic, Garlic Cashews & Pistachios, Garlic Teriyaki and Deep Fried Garlic w/Garlic Burgers and a little bird told me there was even Garlic Ice Cream!

Some of the crafts include Garlic earrings, Garlic magnets, Garlic Garden markers, Garlic Coffee Mugs, Strung Garlic, Garlic Wreaths, Garlic Press, and a host of other items that are typically found at crafting festivals.

For more information go to http://www.opwa.com