Events

But once a year over 10,000 people show up here and turn our four miles of beach into an amazing place for three days of sandcastle building, people watching, food, music and fun!

Friday kicks off with an opening night mixer that's open to all! Saturday is sure to impress as we'll have master builder teams competing for prize money right under the shadow of Haystack Rock along with up to 50 individual "plots" for entrants to "work their magic." Relax Saturday night at a bonfire on the beach.  Stick around until Sunday morning for an awesome fun run right on the beach.

Come to spectate, come to compete, or come to relax and have a good time. Make sure that you check out our schedule of events and don't hesitate to call us at (503) 436-2623 or email the chamber chamber@cannonbeach.org if you have any questions.

Sandcastle Day & Festival
Date: 6/15/2013 Saturday Morning
Time: 8:00am to 2:00pm

The Schedule

Friday, June 14, 2013
10am-6pm: Packet’ n Pail Pickup
CB Chamber/Visitor Center

6-8pm: Shovels ‘n Buckets Dinner
Community Hall, 207 N Spruce

Saturday, June 15, 2013
8-10am: American Legion Pancake Feed
1216 S Hemlock

8am (On Beach): Master Sandcastle Builders Begin

9am (On Beach): All Other Sandcastle Builders Begin

1pm (appx): Awards Announcement

7pm: Concert at Coaster Theatre by Local Talent

8pm: Bonfire On The Beach
Tolovana Park

Sunday, June 16, 2013
9am: Sandcastle 5K Fun Run
On The Beach, Downtown 2nd

Plein air is a term derived from the French expression “en plein air”, meaning “in the open air” and specifically refers to the asct of painting outdoors.

Cannon Beach’s popular “Plein Air & More” is a three day event which includes our Friday night “meet & greet” with the participating artists and gallery owners, along with a collaborative show of art work.

Saturday and Sunday, more than four dozen artists, represented by Cannon Beach’s art galleries will be creating works of art on location throughout the town and on the beach. Many will work in the traditional method of plein aire painting, while others will sculpt, create and photograph in their own unique styles. Individual galleries will display the finished works along with hosting receptions for the artists Saturday and Sunday.

See more information at cbgallerygroup.com  

August 16-18, 2013

Join us for our Couple's Surf and Gourmet Weekender Getaway at The Ocean Lodge in Tolovana on August 16 to 18, 2013.  Stay 3 days & 2 nights at The Ocean Lodge on Cannon Beach, just south of famous landmark Haystack Rock.  Selected Oceanview Suites reserved for this event.  Delicious complimentary breakfasts included with your stay.  "Where simple fun & pleasure reign and traditions begin."  View this location at www.theoceanlodge.com

Share your passion to learn and expand surfing with your "better half" during a fun and empowering One Day Surf Camp with NW Women's Surf Camps Instructors on Saturday.  The Day camp begins at 9:30 am and runs until 4 pm.  This camp is "all-inclusive" with morning beach yoga stretches, hours of on-land and in-water surf coaching, a delightful, catered organic lunch prepared by Seasons Deli in Cannon Beach, all surfing equipment and equipment transportation.    

We'll celebrate our first day of surfing together while being "wined and dined" during EVOO's Live Dinner Show at the Cannon Beach Cooking School on Saturday night, from 7 to 9:30 pm.  Chef Bob Neroni will prepare four gourmet courses paired with three regional wines during this experiential dining treat!  The night's menu is focused on local grown, organic produce and artisan created heirloom products, along with regional  NW ingredients.  A "not to be missed" event on the North Coast!  View their site at www.evoo.biz.

Spend your Sunday relaxing in your room's Jacuzzi, enjoying complimentary breakfast in the Ocean Lodge library, walking breathtaking Cannon Beach, and shopping unique boutiques and art galleries along the village.   

$1450. per Couple

Pay and Register at Active.com by July 15, 2013

Join us for our second Couples event of the season, during our Couples Surf and Spa Weekender Getaway with The Hallmark Inn overlooking famous Haystack Rock, September 20-22, 2013.  Stay 3 days and 2 nights at the newly remodeled Hallmark Inn, at Cannon Beach.  Three choices and pricepoints for your lodging to choose from.

Share your passion to learn and expand surfing with your "better half" during a fun and empowering One Day Surf Camp with NW Women's Surf Camps Instructors on Saturday. The Day camp begins at 9:30 am and runs until 4 pm. This camp is "all-inclusive" with morning beach yoga stretches, hours of on-land and in-water surf coaching, a delightful, catered organic lunch prepared by Seasons Deli in Cannon Beach, all surfing equipment and equipment transportation.    

$50 Dinner Certicate to one of three delightful restaurants in Cannon Beach for your dining pleasure.  Arrange your couples hour massage and spa services at The Elements Spa, over your stay this weekend.  Both massages and spa services included in your stay.

Enjoy your last day soaking in your suite's jacuzzi, walking beautiful Cannon Beach or Ecola State Park, or shopping delightful shops and galleries along the village of Cannon Beach.

$1495 - $1545 - $1595 per Couple depending on suite choice

Pay and Register at Active.com by August 20, 2013

"Book early to assure your space in these unique couple's experiences on the Oregon Coast!"

Contact Director for availability of rooms and payment arrangements after this date.  If you have questions, please contact Director at #(503)440-5782 or email her at

Their is space for six couples to attend in each couples event.  When you book, you're booking as a couple not as individuals.  Reservations and confirmation will be made by the NWWSC Director Lexie Hallahan.  Lodging, surf camp, some meals, Live Dinner Show, Elements Massages and Spa Services, surfing equipment and equipment transportation are included in the cost of these events.