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https://www.cannonbeach.org/events-and-festivals/sandcastle-contest/Mark your calendar! The 62nd Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. It's set to be a full weekend of fun and festivities. Be sure to join us on Saturday to see the incredible creations up close. The evening tide will sweep the sandcastles away, and they will not be available for viewing on Sunday. The Contest takes place rain or shine, so be prepared for coastal weather
The contest will be held on the beach off of the "Presidential" streets, west of Ocean Avenue near Madison Street. A spectator may walk into the contest area from the north, south, or east.
Fri. Jun 19
10AM-5PM | Contestant Packet n’ Pail Pickup at the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce
10AM-5PM | Live Sandcastle Demonstration with Bill Rose on the beach off 2nd St.
5-7:30PM | Sandcastle Kick Off Celebration at Steidel Community Hall
Sat. June 20
8:30am | Beach opens for parking
9:00am | Sandcastle Contest Building begins
2:00pm | Final Judging
3:00pm | All cars must be off the beach
7:00-10pm | Bonfire, S'mores & Music, Free admission and located on the beach at the West end of 2nd St.
Sun. June 21
8am| Registration and check in for Singing Sands 5k Fun Run opens on the beach at the Tolovana Wayside beach entrance.
9am | Singing Sands 5K Fun Run begins
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