Step back in time and into the enchanting Vale of Dunrose at the Oregon Renaissance Faire 2026! Every Saturday and Sunday in June, the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby, OR comes alive with jousting knights, live music across seven stages, master artisans, legendary food, and non-stop entertainment for all ages. This year's Scottish-inspired festival runs all four weekends of June — Saturdays and Sundays, June 6–28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Don't miss your chance to make magical memories in one of Oregon's most beloved festivals. Tickets must be purchased online

The Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest is one of Oregon's oldest and most beloved coastal traditions, born in 1964 after the Good Friday Earthquake and drawing thousands of visitors to the north coast every June. The 62nd annual contest takes place June 19–21, 2026, with the main build and judging on Saturday June 20 — professional sculptors and families alike transforming the beach into a stunning open-air gallery before the evening tide sweeps it all away. Open Lens Company is proud to spotlight this free, iconic Oregon coast event for photographers, adventurers, and families exploring the best of the Pacific Northwest.