The Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest

The Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest has been an ongoing tradition in Cannon Beach since 1964 when an earthquake in Alaska triggered a tsunami that hit the Oregon Coast. Locals organized a community activity while waiting for the north-end bridge to be fixed.

 The Sandcastle Contest itself (building) will be held on Saturday June 20, 2026. This is a rain or shine event.

Sculptures and Castles are washed away with Saturday evening tide and are not available for viewing on Sunday.

For future planning, the building contest will be held on June 12, 2027.