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Promo ends Aug 20, 2026
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Leah Justine
Zac Burrell
Dakota Poorman
Kitty Mae
Cody Beebe
Jonathan Harris
AUGUST 29, 2026 • Ocean Shores, WA
Shores Gone Country Music Festival
Live country music, food vendors, beer garden and entertainment at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.
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Artist Lineup
Preview the performers scheduled for the outdoor and indoor concert lineup.
Outside
12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
1
Dakota Poorman
Outdoor Stage
2
Kitty Mae
Outdoor Stage
3
Cody Beebe
Outdoor Stage
Inside
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
4
Jonathan Harris
Indoor Stage
5
Leah Justine
Indoor Stage
6
Zac Burrell
Indoor Stage
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
AUGUST 29, 2026 • OCEAN SHORES
Shore’s Gone Country
Live Country Music, Food, Beer Garden & Community Entertainment
Date
August 29, 2026
Time
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location
Ocean Shores Convention Center
Join us for a full day of country music, outdoor entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, beer garden experiences, and live performances featuring regional artists and entertainers from across the Pacific Northwest.
Hosted by North Beach Independent Media, Shore’s Gone Country brings together music lovers, local businesses, and the Grays Harbor community for one unforgettable summer event on the Washington coast.
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Vendors and Smal Businesses, We would like to invite you to participate in North Beach Independent Media’s Shores Gone Country outdoor event! Our goal is to host a quality event for sellers and shoppers alike! The outdoor portion of the event will take place in the Ocean Shores Convention Center on August 29, 2026 from 12:00-5:00pm. Set-up begins at 8:00am, and we ask all vendors to be cleaned up and off site by 7:00pm. We request that all participants commit to staying the duration of the event as a courtesy to your fellow vendors, and for shopper’s convenience.
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ABOUT NORTH BEACH INDEPENDENT MEDIA
Connecting Our Communities Through Music, Media & Local Events
North Beach Independent Media is a community-driven organization focused on bringing people together through live entertainment, local media, and regional events throughout Ocean Shores, North Beach, and Grays Harbor County.
From supporting local concerts and community gatherings to promoting independent voices and regional programming, our mission is to help create memorable experiences that strengthen community connections along the Washington coast.
We believe local communities deserve local stories, local entertainment, and opportunities for people to come together through music, culture, and shared experiences.
Live Events
Concerts, festivals, entertainment, and community gatherings across the Harbor region.
Community Media
Supporting local voices, independent programming, and regional storytelling.
Regional Connection
Bringing together North Beach and Grays Harbor communities through shared experiences.
In conjunction with the Shores Gone Country Music Festival
Competition Registration Open • Apply Now
AUGUST 29, 2026 • 12 PM – 5 PM
Homestyle Chili Cook-Off Competition
Registration is now open for the Homestyle Chili Cook-Off at Shores Gone Country, held outside the Ocean Shores Convention Center.
Event Details
Chili must be prepared on-site. Contestants provide their own tents, ingredients, cooking equipment, and utensils.
Chili must be prepared on-site if entering as a Professional. Amateurs will bring already prepared chili to the event for judging.
Limited electrical access may be available upon request.
Entry Levels
Competition includes:
Professional + AmateurLimited to 20 entrants each.
Registration Deadline
August 1 • 5 PM PDTFirst come, first served.
Professional Level
Must own or work for a food preparation business and possess applicable permits.
Public tasting may be allowed.
Amateur Level
Amateur participants cannot serve chili prepared onsite to the public.
Ingredient lists must be displayed at each booth.
Contestants must be 18+ years old.
Winners determined solely by judges.
CASH PRIZES
Top 3 Finishers Awarded
Professional
- 1st Prize $2,000
- 2nd Prize $1,000
- 3rd Prize $500
Amateur
- 1st Prize $1,000
- 2nd Prize $500
- 3rd Prize $250
AUGUST 29
Homestyle Chili Cook-Off Competition Form
Think your chili has what it takes? Enter the Chili Cook-Off and compete with local cooks from across the North Beach and Grays Harbor communities.
DECEMBER 31 • OCEAN SHORES
New Year's Beach Bash
4th Annual Fundraiser at the Ocean Shores Convention Center
Time
6:00 PM – Midnight
Entertainment
Live music, dancing, auction, dinner and New Year's celebration.
Tickets
$75 dinner included • $50 no dinner service
Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Washington coast with live bands, silent auction, dinner options, dancing, community and entertainment until midnight.
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This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by lodging tax funding from the City of Ocean Shores.