Castles and Community
Sep 12–20, 2026 · Clatsop County Fair & Expo Center
Organized by Katie Wilcoxon
About this event
About This Event
Join us September 12–20, 2026 for Castles & Community — an Oregon Coast RV rally based at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds in Astoria! We've packed the week with adventure: catch world-class sand sculptures at the Seaside SandFest, hunt for crabs, spot the iconic Goonies House, check out classic cars at Wheels & Waves, volunteer with the Wildlife Center of the North Coast, and so much more. Good people, great views, and one unforgettable stretch of Pacific coastline. Register now!
What to Expect
The Oregon Coast is stunning on its own. Add a week of sand festivals, crabbing, classic cars, and wildlife adventures — then share it all with a crew of fellow RVers who get it — and it becomes something you'll be talking about for years. Castles & Community is where great destinations meet even better company.
Schedule
Because the Seaside SandFest schedule is still not released, this schedule is tentative and will be updated as details are available.
Saturday, Sept 12 — Arrival Day
11:00 AM-Arrival opens
6:00 PM — Drink Share & Welcome Social — bring a bottle to share, meet your neighbors
Sunday, Sept 13 — Astoria Day
- Goonies House + downtown Astoria exploring
- (low tide 9:35 AM)
Evening — free time
Monday, Sept 14 — SandFest Opens
— Carpool to Seaside SandFest - (low tide 10:09 AM)
Evening — free time
Tuesday, Sept 15 — Coast Day
— Crabbing + beach time - (low tide 10:43 AM)
Wednesday, Sept 16 — Wildlife Center
— Volunteer shift at Wildlife Center of the North Coast - (low tide 11:18 AM)
Thursday, Sept 17 — Potluck
— Potluck Dinner - (low tide 12:00 PM)
Friday, Sept 18 — Wheels and Waves
— Wheels and Waves Classic Car Show with Live Music - (low tide 12:58 PM)
Saturday, Sept 19 — Seaside SandFest
— Spend the day at the SandFest and join their SmoreFest in the evening - (low tide 2:25 PM)
Sunday, Sept 20 — Send-off
10:00 AM — Casual goodbye coffee hour
Checkout by noon
Campground / Venue Info
Clatsop County Fairgrounds offers the option for dry camping or power and electric sites. There are bathrooms available across the road for those who wish to use them and an extra water spigot in the camping area for dry campers to get water from. There is no dump station or sewer hookup option available.
Important Notes
- All Pets must be leashed
- All Participants are participating at their own risk, no liability is assumed
- Consent is key
- Be Kind or don't attend
This event is organized by the event host, not by Arvee. By participating, you agree to follow the organizer's rules and Arvee's community guidelines.