Founded in 1964, the Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest is Oregon’s oldest sandcastle contest. Join us on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, as the tradition continues for the 62nd Annual Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest from 9:00am to 3:00pm on the beach near the “Presidential” streets west of Ocean Avenue near Madison Street. Watch incredible sandy creations come to life before the evening tide washes them away. The contest happens rain or shine, so come prepared for coastal weather.
Learn more or register: https://www.cannonbeach.org/events-and-festivals/sandcastle-contest/
Beach Parking: Beach parking for the 62nd Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest opens at 8:30am on June 20th. Access the beach from Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site. Parking is free, with ADA parking available closer to the contest site.