Registration: 9 AM
Judging: 12 Noon

Get ready to dig in. It's amazing how with a little imagination the beach at Birch Bay transforms in to a series of sand castles and sand sculptures. Each takes on its own life in the form of sea life, castles, cars, dragons, people, shipwreck and more. Spectators will find participant using sand, water and any other natural materials found at the beach to construct their castles and sculptures. This event is open to individuals, teams, families. There is no cost to participate and it proves to be a fun day on the beach! Come on out and let your imagination run wild on the beach.

 

Make Bay Cafe part of your Sandcastle tradition!  We have a large assortment of Retro Candies, Dreyers Ice Cream Cones, Chili Dogs, A&W Rootbeer Floats and Hard Packed Milkshakes!

 

Celebrate Independence Day on The Bay!

Join in on one of the Pacific Northwest's larges beach party!  Bring your own fireworks (or purchase them at one of our local stands) and shoot them off over the Bay! 
Pick up a Box Lunch from Bay Cafe for only $10 and you have an easy, affordable and delicious picnic!

32nd Annual Birch Bay Discovery Days

Location: Sealinks Golf Course, 7878 Birch Bay Drive

Time: Saturday 10am to 7pm and Sunday 10AM to 5:00PM A great weekend for the entire family.  Fun activities abound with a grand parade down birch Bay drive beginning at the Bay Cafe!

 

Arts and Crafts fair and plenty more to do this day; kite flying on the beach, clamming & wake boarding!

 

Make Bay Cafe part of your Discovery Day tradition!  We have a large assortment of Retro Candies, Dreyer's Ice Cream Cones, Chili Dogs, A&W Root beer Floats and Hard Packed Milkshakes.  Try one of our Box Lunch's for only $10, includes: Deli sandwich, cookie, chips, and canned pop!

Birch Bay Music Festival Presents: Snip Fest!
Benefiting WeSnip Mobile Spay & Neuter Clinic

Live Bands and Singer Songwriters alternating between Bay Cafe and The C Shop, Vendors, Raffels and lots of fun!

 

Bay Cafe's 5th Annual Angel Tree

Time: 1pm-3:00pm

 

Location: Bay Cafe Alderson at Birch Bay Drive

Bay Café will host their 5th Annual Angel Tree event held on Sunday, December 18^th from 1pm to 3pm.  This event was designed for our community to give back to our children who may not otherwise receive a gift.  Everyone is invited to this open house and share in the festivities including great snacks and refreshments provided by the Café’ and a special appearance by “Santa” himself!

Please find applications on our page marked Angel Tree.

 

New Years Eve:  Ring of Fire & Hope 

 Time: 7 PM all flares are lit around the bay!

Location: Birch Bay shoreline from Birch Bay State Park to Birch Bay Village.
Revelers ringing in the new year start with lighting road flares along the Birch Bay shoreline. Anyone can participate. This is a spectacular sight as the bay becomes a ring of fire, signifying hope for the coming year. For a small donation, flares are usually available at the Birch Bay Visitor's Center, 7900 Birch Bay Drive.

  

 

 New Years Day: 27th Annual Polar Bear Plunge

 Annual Birch Bay Polar Bear w Year's Day Plunge
Location: Waterfront by Birch Bay Visitor Information Center,
7900 Birch Bay Drive
The Plunge: 12 Noon
Registration: 9:30 AM
Judging: 11:30 AM

Started in 1982 by local residents on a dare, this annual ritual draws hundreds of participants and onlookers each year. The Polar Bear Plunge is becoming a destination spot for the the holiday. Participants come from as far away as Germany, Tokyo, Chicago, and British Columbia to plunge in to the bay's chilly water.

 

There is no cost to take the plunge, but people who register receive "I Took The Plunge" certificate and hot beverages provided by Bay Cafe.   "I Took The Plunge" commemorative T-shirts are available for purchase at $15/each.

 

Fun For Everyone: Participant's range from children to senior adults.
There are five judging categories with prizes for:
Most Years Plunging
Oldest Participant
Youngest Participant
Best Individual Costume
Best Group Costume
(No awards are given for length of time in the water)