Cottage Tour, September 11, 2010. (7th Annual) Presented by the Cannon Beach Historical Society. The day’s events begin at 12pm at the Tolovana Inn with a Luncheon & Lecture with Dick Frank, followed promptly by a self-guided Cottage Walking Tour of Tolovana vintage cottages from 1-4pm. At 430pm, all were welcomed to the CB History Center & Museum (corner of Spruce & Sunset) for a Wine, Cheese & Music Reception and Raffle Drawing. Contact the Cannon Beach Historical Society at 503-739-0974 for ticket information and details.

Cannon Beach Run - Saturday Oct 3rd. Cannon Beach Children’s Center Benefit Run + BBQ. Beginning and ending downtown on the beach within view of Haystack Rock, the 5k/10k run will provide opportunities for all skill levels and abilities. Following the run the festivities will continue with a barbeque in City Park, live music and entertainment. For info and registration see www.cbchildren.org.

Dog Show on the Beach - Saturday Oct 16th at Surfsand Resort. A community event open to all dog lovers and guaranteed to make you smile. From the surf rider event to the barking contest, it's a fun day on the beach that benefits the Clatsop County Animal Shelter. 9a registration. Show runs 10am-4pm. 30 fun events. Hot Dog Roast. Ice Cream Social. call 436-2274 for details.

Stormy Weather Arts Festival, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Nov 5 - Nov 7, 2010) is Cannon Beach's fall celebration of the arts. Cannon Beach, home to many galleries and artists, comes alive with creativity. The galleries, shops, restaurants and motels all get in on the act - featuring musicians, artists, performances, and exhibits throughout the weekend. Friday nights Quick Draw event is an art lovers dream. 15 artists have one hour to create a piece ready to be sold in the auction that follows. Food, drink and original art created before your eyes by well known local and regional artists is a Quick (and irresistable) Draw. Quick Draw tickets sold only in advance. To purchase call 503-436-2623. Galleries and shops pour it on all day Saturday capped off with refreshments beginning in the late afternoon. At 8pm on Saturday at the Coaster Theatre, headliner Linda Hornbuckle fills the air with her beautiful sound. Tickets still available. [more info].

Haystack Holidays - Thanksgiving thru New Years. Experience the Holidays, Cannon Beach Style. If you are from a metropolitan area, you know how frustrating it can be going out during the holiday season - always too many people and not enough parking. Avoid the hurried, harried city pace and come to Cannon Beach to enjoy relaxed, quality shopping, seasonal events, live theater, and fine restaurants surrounded by the beauty and charm of Cannon Beach, the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Range. Events include Lamplighting, Library Tea and Cider, Wreath Making, Family Fun Camp and starting November 12 thru December 19, live at the renowned Coaster Theatre - "My Fair Lady!"

Savor Cannon Beach - Wine and Culinary Festival. Tentative date - March 10-1, 2011. Wine tastings, wine dinners and a wine walk. See the 2010 info at Savor Cannon Beach. This event is built around the Wine Walk - see next item in this list.

Winter Wine Walk - Saturday March 12th from 2-5pm all over town. This is an important fundraiser for the Cannon Beach Children's Center. Contact Carol - cbchildrenctr@yahoo.com

Twelve Days of Earth Day April 22-May 4, 2011. Return of the Tufted Puffins, speakers, sea bird spotting, song bird walk, parade, hiking the Cannon Beach Trail, wetlands walk & Ecola Creek Reserve walk. Capped off with Spring Unveiling (see next item)

Spring Unveiling of Art in Cannon Beach - Friday thru Sunday April 29 thru May 1, 2011 - The 11th Annual event. Local galleries host local, national and international artists, featuring new works and demonstrations specially created for the occasion. On Saturday evening, galleries hold artists receptions with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Make plans now to join in this Spring celebration of art. [more]

Sculpture Without Walls - Sculpture Without Walls brings the work of regional artists to Cannon Beach in the form of outdoor sculpture. For several years, a juried selection of 5 new sculptures was placed around town. The public voted on their favorite. All sculpures remained on display for the year, and the winning one was purchased by the city for permanent display. The program is being reworked for 2011, Check back. [more]

Third-Annual Cannon Beach Film Festival - June 2011. (date not yet determined) The 2010 theme was musicals. All films were shown at the Coaster Theatre in downtown Cannon Beach. Friday, June 4 at 6:30p was a kick-off Wine Reception and door prises; Open to the Public. The "Sound of Music" was shown from 7 to 10pm. SATURDAY, June 5 was "Hair" 2:00 to 4:00, "Across the Universe" 4:10 to 6:23p and "All That Jazz" 7:00 to 9:34p. SUNDAY, June 6 was "West Side Story" 12:00 to 2:32p, "Singing in the Rain" 3:00-4:31p, Craig Shepherd intro 5:00-5:30p and "Fantastiks" 5:30-6:56p. The 2010 Festival was made possible through generous support from Coaster Construction and the Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum at 503-436-9301.

47th. Annual Sand Castle Contest - Saturday, June 18, 2011. Fun for the whole family. It's hard to tell whether the participants or spectators enjoy this event more. It all begins just after the morning high tide, and ends about 12 hours later as the next high tide reclaims the beach. The emphasis is on fun. Make your lodging reservations now and plan to be on the beach early to join in the excitement. The layout crew begins at daybreak. Sculpting begins around 730 am with judging around noon. Low tide is at 9:15 am and high at 4:00 pm. All cars must be off the beach by 1 pm. Volunteers are always welcome. Click for more info and photos of past events. Anyone can participate.

Plein Air and More - Tentative date - June 25, 2011. Artists will demonstrate how to paint, sculpt and photograph Cannon Beach, showing the town and coastline through their eyes. Artists will be at work throughout town from 11am to 4pm. Once completed, the artists take their work to the gallery representing them and it is available for purchase. See 2010 Event photos at Plein Air and More

Book Sale - July 3-5, 2-6 p.m. at Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock 503-436-1391. FOURTH OF JULY BOOK SALE - 5,000 to 6,000 used books on sale, most priced at 5 cents to $5, at the Cannon Beach Library, between Mariner Market and US Bank. Sponsored by the nonprofit, volunteer-staffed library to help cover library operations. Books are sorted by topics, displays will be restocked as needed, bargain bags on last day.

Independence Day Parade - Monday July 4, 11 am. A fun, small-town, everybody-get-in-on-the-act parade celebrating America. Weather permitting, this years parade will include a flyover by two F-15's of the Oregon Air National Guard. Pre-register on the day of the parade at the Legion Hall (1216 S Hemlock) from 9am to 11am. Sorry, no political entries. This year's parade marshall is to be announced. At 11am the parade forms at Spruce and Monroe Streets and travels north on Spruce to 3rd (Duane Johnson Real Estate corner), then south on Hemlock back to the Legion Hall where there will be an open house for veterans. Call the Legion at 436-2973 or Nancy Teagle 436-0424 for more info. Photos