Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest Art and Culture Festivals Did you know that you can meet local and national artists, award-winning writers, and other creative-minded folks at Cannon Beach’s many art festivals held throughout the year? From gallery artist debuts and dance performances to masterfully built sandcastles, Cannon Beach’s renowned festivals are where you can see the coastal cultural scene truly come to life. The annual weekend-long literary festival Get Lit at the Beach in April brings together lauded authors and eager readers to celebrate their mutual love of books. Activities include intimate meet-and-greets with authors, awardwinning author readings, a lit crawl, book signings and more. In 2026, featured authors include people like June 16 - Sept. 7, 2026 11am-3pm Fresh produce, flowers, artisan and prepared foods, fun and more! For more information call Farmers Market Manager 503-440-4267 By Bernard Slade A GATHERING FOR READERS “Get Lit at the Beach is the best party I ever went to!” ~Ursula K. Le Guin April 17-19, 2026 • GetLitAtTheBeach.com cannonbeach.org 19
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