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, award- winning author readings, a lit crawl, book signings and more. Featured authors have included people like Lyanda Fern Lynn Haupt, Elise Hooper, Lauren Kessler, Omar El Akkad, and fantasy master Terry Brooks, the author of 23 New York Times Best Sellers, including the Shannara series, and who also adapted George Lucas’ “Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace” into a book. Be one of the first to view the exciting new pieces created by local artists over the long months of winter at the Spring Unveiling Arts Festival in May. During this town-wide debut, each YVETTE CARDOZO / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest 34 Cannon Beach Visitor Guide
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