Tides & Timbers Brew Fest

06/11/2026

🥣🌊 THINK YOUR CHOWDER HAS WHAT IT TAKES? 🌊🥣

The Raymond Elks Lodge 1292 is bringing the heat to Tides & Timbers Brew Fest Weekend with a Clam Chowder Cook-Off on Friday, July 31st from 4:00–6:00 PM!

We're looking for home cooks, restaurants, and chowder masters to compete for cash prizes and bragging rights as one of the area's best chowders!

💰 Cash Prizes Awarded:
🥇 1st Place - $250
🥈 2nd Place - $150
🥉 3rd Place - $100

Want to enter? Entry forms and payment made out to Elks Lodge 1292 must be received by Friday, July 24th. The entry fee is $25 per chowder entered.

Not a cook? No problem!

🎟️ Tasting tickets will be available for purchase at the door at the Raymond Elks Lodge 1292. Your ticket includes samples of every chowder entered, a non-alcoholic beverage, and the opportunity to cast your vote for the coveted People's Choice Award!

Gather your friends, bring your appetite, and help us crown the best clam chowder around during Tides & Timbers Brew Fest weekend!

For additional information, contact Dee Jones-Roberts at [email protected] or [email protected].

Please download, fill out, and mail in your entry form with payment to: 1036 Barnhart St. Raymond, WA 98577.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZRVF47NYdtDvfvXj2l0Xxhp0n30l7zjeuyJCjgW3PQM/edit?usp=sharing

Forms are also available to pick up at the City of Raymond building, Alder & Co., and Willapa Brewing Co.

06/03/2026

The taps are calling… 🍻

After a few years away, the beloved Home Brew Contest is officially making its return to the Tides & Timbers Brew Fest — and we want YOU to be part of bringing this local favorite back to life!

Dust off those recipes, fire up the brew kettles, and show us what you’ve got. Whether you brew crisp lagers, bold ales, or crowd-pleasing classics, this is your chance to pour your passion for the community to taste.

Not only will brewers compete for bragging rights and the People’s Choice title, but you’ll also help revive one of the festival traditions so many people have missed.

📍 Sign up by Monday, July 20
📍 Entries due by Thursday, July 30
📍 Drop off at Willapa Brewing Co.
📍 5 gallons total — kegged or bottled
📍 Ales & lagers welcome

Let’s make the comeback bigger and better than ever. Gather your brewing buddies, perfect your recipe, and help us bring this hometown tradition back to the Tides & Timbers Brew Fest! 🍺

Visit www.pacfestnw.com for more information & to register!

05/23/2026

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Sneak peak of a few of the bands you can see!! Don’t miss out on this weekend event!

05/14/2026

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05/07/2026

Events on the Willapa brought to you by Pacific Events Distirct!

05/07/2026

Be sure to visit our Platinum Sponsor

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July 31st - Aug 2nd 2026