Seaside’s iconic events at the beach are thanks to dedicated organizations like the Seaside Downtown Development Association, Seaside Chamber of Commerce, Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District, and the Seaside Museum & Historical Society. Check seasideOR.com/events for up-to-date information on what’s happening in 2026. Here’s a little of what you can expect for large events in a typical year: First Saturday Each Month ■ Treasure the Beach Cleanup ■ First Saturday Art Walk (March through December) Feb.: Winter Waters A series of culinary events and workshops celebrating the fruits of the ocean, from seaweed to local seafood. March: Spring Whale Watch Week Bring your binoculars to Ecola State Park to watch for gray whales during their spring migration. Oregon State Parks volunteers help answer questions. March: Oregon Ghost Conference Billed as the Northwest’s largest paranormal convention, with speakers, courses, tours and more. April: Jazz & Blues Live music fans can enjoy diverse forms of jazz at this three-day music festival. May: Seaside Downtown Spring Wine Walk Enjoy strolling and shopping in downtown Seaside while sipping from Northwest wineries. June-Sept.: Seaside Farmers Market Select the best of the season’s local produce, crafts and more at this open-air farmers market. June: Corgi Beach Takeover Hundreds of Corgis descend on Seaside while raising money for the Oregon Humane Society. June: Miss Oregon Scholarship Pageant Community service, academic achievement and performing-arts talent will be celebrated at this annual pageant. July: 4th of July Celebrations & Beach Cleanup One of the largest Independence Day celebrations on the West Coast, with a parade and fireworks.Visitors are asked to pitch in and remove trash afterward. Aug.: Ride the Dirt Wave This multilocation mountain biking event includes trails and guided rides at Klootchy Creek, plus festivities. Aug.: Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament With 200 courts, 2,000+ teams flock to the beach for this major annual event. Aug.: Hood to Coast Relay Celebrations in Seaside mark the finish line for thousands of runners at this annual race, which traces a 199-mile (320.3-km) route from Mt. Hood. Sept.: Seaside Wheels and Waves Car Show Cheer for hot rods and other classic cars and their owners as they cruise through town in this classic beachside event. Sept.: DachSand Cute dachshunds strut their stuff in walks, races and costume contests. Sept.: Salt Makers Return Re-creating the historic saltmaking expedition of 1806, the Lewis and Clark Salt Makers make salt by hand on the beach at Avenue U. Sept.: Seaside SandFest Witness the artistry of masterlevel sculptors as they create large-scale sand creations. Oct.: Crave the Coast A monthlong celebration of North Coast cuisine and beverages from Astoria to Neskowin. Featuring menu specials and events. Oct.: Seaside Halloween Happenin’s Free activities at downtown businesses, including face painting and a giant pumpkin drop. Nov.: Seaside Downtown Fall Wine Walk Sip, stroll and shop in downtown Seaside. See event in May for info. Nov.: Parade of Lights This holiday tradition kicks off at 7 p.m. each Thanksgiving Friday with Santa and his elves, hot cider and cocoa, and good cheer to all. Nov.: Holiday Festival & Market Kick off your holiday shopping season at this festive showcase of fine art and artisan gifts. Dec.: Winter Whale Watch Week Oregon State Parks volunteers are usually on hand to help spot whales and answer questions. See event in March for info. An official publication of the CITY OF SEASIDE VISITORS BUREAU 7 N. 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PRESIDENT/CEO CONTROLLER Andrew Insinga Bill Lee CORPORATE OFFICE 12570 SW 69th Ave., Suite 102 Portland, OR 97223 Phone: 503.223.0304; Fax: 503.221.6544 www.mediamerica.net WEBSITE SeasideOR.com SOCIAL MEDIA Seaside, Oregon, Official 2026 Travel Guide is published by MEDIAmerica Inc. for the City of Seaside Visitors Bureau. Specific visitor attractions, facilities and services mentioned in this publication serve only as examples of Seaside attractions. Mention does not constitute an endorsement by the City of Seaside. Data are subject to change. Copyright ©2026 Seaside Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved. Printed in Oregon by Journal Graphics. Seaside SandFest GREG CLODFELTER @VisitSeasideOR VisitSeasideOR VisitSeasideOregon ANNUAL EVENTS 48 seasideOR.com
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