Oregon Coast FAVORITE LOCAL EVENTS

The festivals and events of Oregon’s North Coast bring together unique communities that have a passion for their particular niche. What is cause for celebration will tell you a lot about a place.
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Attend one of the many festivals and events throughout the year to get a flavor of Oregon’s North Coast.

TREMENDOUS TALENT

In the spring season, we create unique festivals to celebrate crustaceans, authors, and winemakers at Oregon’s North Coast.

    April28-30
    Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival

    Clatsop County Fair & Expo Center

    A 3-day food and wine celebration centered around crab and seafood that’s held annually in Astoria. With 175 artisans and vendors, this is a bountiful weekend event.

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      May20
      Downtown Wine Walk

      Downtown Seaside

      Over 20 wineries offer tastings throughout boutiques and galleries in downtown Seaside. Complimentary appetizers, live music, and a prize drawing all add to this evening’s event.

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        May12-14
        Fat Bike Festival

        Cannon Beach

        Enjoy a weekend of Fat Bike events on the shores of Cannon Beach. Join other biking fans in activities like a beach bike ride and bonfire, a self-guided ride at Klootchy Creek Trails, and scavenger hunt.

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        SUNSHINE & SAND

        In the summer, see works of art that disappear overnight, Scandanavian history and celebrations come to life, plus spikes, saves, and serves in a massive sand volleyball competition.

          June10-11
          Sandcastle Contest

          Cannon Beach, Oregon

          Sandcastle Weekend is the most popular weekend in Cannon Beach. The 59th Annual Sandcastle Contest is Saturday, June 10th starting at 10 am & the Singing Sands 5k Fun Run/Walk is on Sunday, June 11th at 9 am.

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            June16-18
            Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

            Astoria, Oregon

            Celebrating the cultural heritage that transplanted to Oregon’s North Coast, this three-day festival contains beer gardens, Icelandic horses, dancing, music, eating contests, games of Kubb, and Barnefest.

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              August10-13
              Beach Volleyball Tournament

              Seaside, Oregon

              The World’s Largest Amateur Beach Volleyball tournament takes over the shores of Seaside for the weekend. With over 150 courts and 1,500 teams playing, this is pure summer fun.

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                August25-26
                Hood to Coast Relay Race

                Seaside, Oregon

                Teams of runners tackle the 200-mile long route from Mt. Hood all the way to the Oregon Coast. Seaside celebrates with all the runners, volunteers, and supporters with a beer garden, music, food, and more.

                Step Into the Past

                Oregon’s North Coast is full of history, come in the fall to tour architectural sites, marvel at classic coupes, and hear graveside tales.

                  September2-3
                  Summer’s End Festival

                  Music, beer & food, shopping, and a disc golf tournament will be held from 11:00am-9:00pm each day. All proceeds from the event go towards restoring the historic Fort Stevens Guardhouse.

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                    September9-11
                    Cottage & Garden Tour

                    Cannon Beach, Oregon

                    A wonderful weekend of home tours, wine tastings, and art exhibits in Cannon Beach. Every year visitors enter into vintage homes, historic inns, and architectural wonders in this charming coastal town.

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                      September16-18
                      Wheels and Waves

                      Seaside, Oregon

                      Classic annual car show weekend held in downtown Seaside, including a welcome barbecue and a Saturday afternoon cruise.

                        September17-19
                        Earth & Ocean Arts Festival

                        Cannon Beach, Oregon

                        Returning Sept. 2023. Gallery and performance artists showcase on the beaches and in local parks and galleries, all with a focus on our natural world during the first annual Earth & Ocean Arts Festival.

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                          September24-25
                          Oktoberfest

                          Astoria, Oregon

                          Hosted by Buoy Beer Co. celebrate Oktoberfest with a classic oompa band, German-style food, Festbier, and a series of beer collaborations with Oregon breweries, Foreland, Level and Zoigalhaus.

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                            October9
                            Great Columbia Crossing 10K

                            Astoria, Oregon

                            A chance to run or walk the famed Astoria-Megler Bridge as part of this 10K race. Cross the beautiful Columbia River on a traffic-free bridge with stunning views.

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                              October30
                              Talking Tombstones

                              Astoria, Oregon

                              Tour the tombstones of former Astorians as they tell their history. The location is revealed 2 weeks prior to October 30. Arrive at 3:00 p.m. as the deceased begin to fade from view as the night draws near.

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                              Art in All Forms

                              Winter brings together artists in action, chefs defending titles, and FisherPoets mythologizing their trade.

                                November4-6
                                Stormy Weather Arts Festival

                                Cannon Beach, Oregon

                                During this weekend, meet artists and discuss their work among a myriad of activities such as art gallery shows, live music around town, spotlight concerts, and a fashion show.

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                                  November8
                                  Iron Chef Goes Coastal

                                  Seaside Convention Center

                                  Local chefs battle for the coveted Iron Chef title, and over a dozen local restaurants vie to win the “People’s Choice” competition. And be sure and stop by the dessert competition to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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                                    November12
                                    Downtown Wine Walk

                                    Downtown Seaside

                                    Over 20 Oregon and Washington wineries offer tastings throughout boutiques and galleries in downtown Seaside. Complimentary appetizers, live music, and a prize drawing all add to this evening’s event.

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                                      November-December19-30
                                      Haystack Holidays

                                      Cannon Beach, Oregon

                                      A series of holiday events hosted in Cannon Beach, running from early November through the Christmas season. Highlights include wreath making, concerts, holiday tea, and holiday foods from around the world.

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                                        February1-28
                                        Stout Month

                                        Astoria, Oregon

                                        You’ll find quality craft beer flowing in Astoria and Warrenton any day of the year, but every February, stouts take center stage. A Brewmaster at Fort George created this celebration everyone can get behind.

                                          February24-26
                                          FisherPoets Gathering

                                          Venues across Astoria

                                          Be immersed in the world of storytellers, poets, and songwriters that draw on their work in the commercial fishing industry to create art. A weekend of events across Astoria.

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