Welcome to Cannon Beach — a small town with big culture and loads to do. Winemaker dinners, craft beer tastings, visiting authors, art walks, sand castle tournaments, makers studios and more await the curious traveler.
The Cannon Beach Gallery Group presents the 26th Annual Spring Unveiling Arts Festival May 1 - 3, 2026. This arts festival is a yearly celebration of art during the seasonal transition in the Pacific Northwest from Winter to Spring to Summer. Many artists throughout various galleries will be releasing their new spring collections for the... Read more »
Cannon Beach is set to hold the 62nd annual Sandcastle Contest on June 20th, 2026. The sandcastle contest originated in 1964 as a community gathering event following a tsunami that collapsed the Fir Street bridge at the northern end of Cannon Beach. For decades, the community has continued this tradition and grown it into one... Read more »
Experience the Small Coastal Town Charm of the Cannon Beach Independence Day Parade "There are many ways and activities to enjoy the 4th of July in Cannon Beach! From a traditional small-town Independence Day Parade to experiencing the Great Puffin Watch and admiring the iconic Tufted Puffins, community gatherings like a free hotdog grill out at... Read more »
