Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest

Summer events - Tuesday Farmer's Market , Thursday Buskers Concerts , Movies in the Park , Cannon Beach History Center & Museum Cottage Tour Plan now for Stormy Weather Arts Festival Nov.6-8 Founded in 1964, the Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest was created to help heal and reunite the community after the Good Friday Earthquake triggered a tsunami that washed out the Elk Creek Bridge. In the wake of the disaster, four local residents created the Sandcastle Contest to lift community spirits and encourage visitors to return to the area. Now recognized as the first and oldest sandcastle contest in Oregon, the Contest draws thousands of tourists to Cannon Beach each year. Mark your calendar! The Sandcastle Contest takes place on Saturday, June 12, 2027. t It's set to be a full weekend of fun and festivities. Be sure to join us on Saturday to see the incredible creations up close. The evenin...