How to be a Spectator at the Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest

Event Schedule

The weekend's schedule of events begins on Friday, June 19th, at 10 am, and end on Sunday, June 21st, at noon. Castles and sculptures are built on Saturday and are washed away with the tide that night. Full detailed schedule will be available this spring.

Where to Park

There are several places to park in Cannon Beach. Parking for the contest is allowed in every public parking lot, on the beach (for the time of the contest only), and on the side of streets. To view a city map of places to park, click here. *Please observe and notice signs that say no parking on this side of the street in residential areas*

How to get to the Contest

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. 

Food & Merchandise 

There will be food and merchandise available for purchase on the beach.

Restrooms

There will be port-a-potties at the contest on the beach on the west side of the contest. Port-a-Potties will be on the beach until 4 pm.

First Aid & Information

Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District will be on the beach as well as the Cannon Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for anyone who might need first aid services. There will also be an information tent for folks who wish to learn more about the contest, Cannon Beach, or if you get separated from family members, this is a good place to gather.