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Fat Bike Festival

April

A newly established Cannon Beach event, the Fat Bike Festival is the first of its kind on the Oregon coast. Activities will include a sunset bike ride and bonfire. 

Two competitors biking along the sand of Cannon Beach for the annual fat bike festival. A fun event in May for tourist and locals alike!

Spring Arts Unveiling Festival

May

A weekend dedicated to celebrating artists and their newest works in the Cannon Beach galleries. Unveillings, demonstrations and receptions will take place all weekend long throughout the town. Come be among the first to be awed by the newest works of the many talented artists represented in Cannon Beach!

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Close-up of various paintbrushes and palette knives resting on a colorful, textured artist's palette with mixed paint for an art festivak.
Jeffrey Hull plein air painting a tree branch outside of a gallery in Cannon Beach.

North Coast Culinary Fest

May

A weekend of culinary arts in honor of James Beard. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to the Seaside Highschool Culinary Arts Program.

Colorful paella dish at the premium wine and food event at Cannon Beach Oregon Culinary art festival.

Sandcastle Contest

June

The oldest competition of its kind, the Cannon Beach Sand Castle Contest has been a long-standing tradition. Categories are made up of professionals, amateurs and families, creating a fun mixture of ideas and styles. Extra activities of the weekend include a bonfire with live music and a 5K run.

 

Crowd gathered to watch the annual sandcastle contest in Cannon Beach Oregon.
A very large crowd gathered around to watch a sandcastle being built for the annual the Cannon Beach contest

Cannon Beach Farmer’s Market

Summertime

Taking place every Tuesday afternoon in the summer, the Cannon Beach Farmer’s Market brings together locals and tourists alike to browse offerings of fruits and vegetables, nuts and salts, flowers and breads. Food trucks and live music invite you to sit and stay awhile.

Fresh cut herbs and flowers in a basket at the Cannon Beach Farmer's Market.
Farmers Market at Cannon Beach lined with white tents filled with flowers, local produce, and food truck eats.

July 4th Celebration

If there’s one day of the year you want to be in a coastal town, the 4th of July is it!

Begin the day with a pancake breakfast followed by a festive parade featuring the first station, local businesses, and even whole neighborhoods from the Cannon Beach area. Stop by the fire station to say hi to local law enforcement and have them BBQ you a hot dog. Fly a kite or hike to Indian Beach in the afternoon. End the day with a bonfire on the beach or by watching the sunset from Ecola State Park. Or go north to Seaside or south to Rockaway to take in their wonderful fireworks displays!

The start of the parade at Cannon Beach for the fourth of July. Locals holding up flag banners with firetrucks in the backgrounds.
Small town 4th of July parade downtown Cannon Beach with a red, white, and blue van, and tractor lift.

Haystack Holidays

Early December

Join us in Sandpiper Square for a tender Cannon Beach Christmas experience, our beloved holiday tradition. Enjoy music, singing, and special guests. Open to the public!

Visitors seated watching the lamplighting ceremony in Cannon Beach. Christmas tree and lights showcased downtown.
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Stormy Weather Arts Festival

November 

A 35 year old tradition, Stormy Arts Festival is held during the first weekend of November. This festival features gallery events and musical performances in a weekend that is filled with artist demonstrations and art classes. Cannon Beach is recognized as one of the top 100 art towns of the country. Come experience for yourself this creatively-filled weekend!