Come celebrate the 20^th year of opening the doors to historic cottages, beach dream homes, and architectural wonders in Cannon Beach, Oregon. For the past 20 years, the Cannon Beach Cottage Tour, a cherished fundraiser for the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, has showcased dozens of homes throughout Cannon Beach, many of which have been featured in The Oregonian and Oregon Home Magazine.

While the tour of homes is the main event, start the weekend off right on Friday, September 8^th for the Opening Night Benefit Bash at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum. As soon as the doors open at 5:30pm, beautiful bossa nova music by Pacific Northwest duo BELEZA! will fill the air. Come as you are and explore the unique history of Cannon Beach through the museum’s exhibits, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, sample local brews poured by the experts at Pelican Brewing Company and local wine by The Wine Shack, and place winning bids on sought-after items in our second annual silent auction. Bid on an evening at the Governor Oswald West Log Cabin or a beautiful art piece from Icefire Glassworks, among other incredible auction items.

The tour of homes is a one-day-only event on Saturday, September 9^th, and goes from 12pm – 5pm. To commemorate the 20^th anniversary of the Cottage Tour, tour-goers will have the opportunity to revisit over a dozen historic cottages and dream homes from years past in a “Greatest Hits Tour.” Locations on the tour will range from Tolovana to the Presidential Streets. One of the town’s most iconic and memorable homes on the tour this year is the home of former Governor Oswald West. Oswald West paved the way to ensure Oregon’s beaches remain public for all. A shuttle will be provided this year and will have designated stops along the tour route so tour-goers will not have to drive and park to each location. During the tour and the rest of the weekend, have fun taking advantage of the Out on the Town perks where you will receive discounts to local businesses, included in the cost of your home tour ticket. Tour-goers are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance this year as the price will increase on tour day. Maps for the tour are not distributed until noon on the day of the tour.

Don’t forget to stick around on Sunday, September 10 at 11am for the upgraded and popular event, High Tea by the Sea. Enjoy delicious tea and delectable treats from Cannon Beach Bakery and Cannon Beach Chocolate Café while taking a watercolor art class led by Nicole Poole. Nicole is an artist living in the Pacific Northwest, and she currently teaches art demonstrations, workshops, and classes at the Oregon Society of Artists.  In this art class, you will use professional watercolor paints and follow along with Nicole’s step-by-step process of sketching and painting beautiful flower centerpieces. Seating for this event is extremely limited and is expected to sell out.

Join in on a weekend of exploring the Cannon Beach community, while supporting a good cause.

The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum is a private non-profit organization that was created to collect and preserve the history of Cannon Beach and Arch Cape. Admission to the museum continues to remain donation-based so anyone can visit regardless of the ability to pay. Proceeds from the Cannon Beach Cottage Tour weekend of events go directly to funding the museum’s lecture series, field trip program, exhibits, and day-to-day operating costs. Click below for pricing and to purchase tickets or visit our website for further information.

Pricing:

Cottage Tour Tickets $45.00 | High Tea by the Sea Tickets $30.00

The Cottage Tour is Cannon Beach History Center & Museum’s annual fundraiser which brings in 20% of our annual income. Our small-town museum is home to over 12,000 photos, thousands of historic documents, and artifacts, as well as permanent and temporary exhibits related to the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, Cannon Beach and Arch Cape, shipwrecks, and more.