Events

June 19-21st, 2026 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 […]

Starting at 11:00 AM, the parade heads north on Spruce St. from the staging area between Gower and Monroe Streets. From Spruce, the parade turns west onto 3rd and then heads south on Hemlock, disbanding near the American Legion. Parade Registration : Kids, bikes, old cars, decorated entries, and walking groups are welcome to enter, with a […]