The City Of South Padre Island, Clayton’s, And Sandcastle Days Founders Walter Mcdonald And Lucinda Wierenga Are Proud To Welcome You To The 35th Annual Sandcastle Days.

Master Sand Sculptors Walter Mcdonald (Aka Amazin Walter) And Lucinda Wierenga (Aka Sandy Feet) Are South Padre Island Residents And 35 Years Ago Started Sandcastle Days As A Way To Demonstrate The Magical Sculpting Qualities Of South Padre Island Sand And The Critical Importance Of Protecting Our Beautiful Coastal Shores. Over The Years This Free Family-Fun Event Has Grown From A Local Celebration To A Qualifying Event For The World Championships Of Sand Sculpting Where 30,000+ Fans Come To Watch The Sand Come Alive. Admission To This Year’s Event Is Free And Boasts A New Location, Live Music, Art Booths, Great Food, And An Exciting New Evening. 

Schedule:

Thursday, October 3,2024

Doors Open: 9:00 Am
Official Start Masters Of Sand Competition
Join The Masters, Listen To Music And Watch Them Create Unforgettable Sand Art

Friday, October 4,2024

Doors Open: 9:00 Am
Sandcamp 9:00am - 11:00am And 2:00pm- 4:00pm
No Advance Registration Is Necessary - Just Show Up (With Buckets And Shovels If You’ve Got ‘Em!)
Masters Of Sand Continue Sculpting
Registration Open – Amateur Competition Includes: Kids, Family, Groups, And Singles 1:00pm – 5:00pm
T-Shirt Sales Open
Sandcastle Days Mercado
Live Bands On Stage At Clayton’s

Saturday, October 5,2024

Doors Open 9:00 Am
Sandcamp 9:00am - 11:00am And 2:00pm -4:00pm
No Advance Registration Is Necessary - Just Show Up (With Buckets And Shovels If You’ve Got ‘Em!)
Master Sand Sculpting Competition Final Day!
Sandcastle Days Mercado Open 10:00 Am To Close
Children Water Slides, Bouncer & Bull Riding Open
Amateur Registration Open 8:00 Am
Amateur Competition Begins At 9:00 Am, Ends At 3:00 Pm / Kids, Family, Group Or Singles Castle Welcome
Judging For Amateur And Masters Divisions
Awards Ceremony For Amateur And Masters Divisions At 4:30 Pm
Live Bands On Stage At Clayton’s

Sunday, October 6,2024

Doors Open: 9:00 Am
Sandcamp 10:00am - 12:00pm
No Advance Registration Is Necessary - Just Show Up (With Buckets And Shovels If You’ve Got ‘Em!)
Sandcastle Days Mercado
Children Water Slides, Bouncer & Bull Riding Open
Enjoy The Sand Monuments, Listen To Music And Play The Day Away
Spread The Word Family Fun For All Ages
People’s Choice Awards At 3:00 Pm

Date:October 3-6,2024

Location:Clayton’s - The Biggest Beach Bar, 6900 Padre Blvd South Padre Island, TX

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