The Largest Beach Sand Sculpture Competition In The USA.

Join us for fun in the sand-incredible sand sculptures, food, shopping, live music, and more.

Schedule of Events

Pre-Festival Activities

April 15, 2024

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Private sand-sculpting lessons by Andy Hancock outside the North Gate. Book on https://sandcastlelessons.com/.

1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Free public demonstrations of sandcastle building by Andy Hancock outside the North Gate. Come and learn every trick in the book from YouTube's SandCastleAndy.

April 16, 2024

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Private sand-sculpting lessons by Andy Hancock outside the North Gate. Book on https://sandcastlelessons.com/.

1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Free public demonstrations of sandcastle building by Andy Hancock outside the North Gate. Come and learn every trick in the book from YouTube's SandCastleAndy.

April 17, 2024

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Private sand-sculpting lessons by Andy Hancock outside the North Gate. Book on https://sandcastlelessons.com/.

9 a.m. To 6 p.m. - Guest relations and ticket tent open for advanced wristband sales. Cash only.

1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Free public demonstrations of sandcastle building by Andy Hancock outside the North Gate. Come and learn every trick in the book from YouTube's SandCastleAndy.

6 p.m. - Flag raising ceremony

April 18, 2024

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Private sand-sculpting lessons by Andy Hancock outside the North Gate. Book on https://sandcastlelessons.com/.

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Guest relations and ticket tent open for advanced wristband sales. Cash only.

1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Free public demonstrations of sandcastle building by Andy Hancock outside the North Gate. Come and learn every trick in the book from YouTube's SandCastleAndy.

Festival Activities

April 19, 2024

Day 1

9 a.m.
Gates open
Vendors open
Masters' gallery open

10 a.m.
Lesson mountain/face painting at lesson mountain opens
Beer and wine tents open (North Entrance, South Entrance, and Music Stage)
Amateur contest check-in open (South Entrance)
Quick Carve competition (Music Stage)
Celebrity sand sculpture demonstrations by Amazin' Walter
Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain

12 p.m. - Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain

12:30 - 2 p.m. - Musical performance by Rich Lockhart (Music Tent)

2 p.m. - Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain

2:15 p.m. - Quick carve competition (Music Stage)

3 p.m.
Musical performance by Sarah Hobbs (Music Stage, 3–4:30 p.m.)
Kids Activity Tent Open: Ages 3–12; must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (South Entrance)

4 p.m. - Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain

4:30 p.m. - Celebrity sand sculptures closes

5:30 p.m. - Musical performance by Bri Bagwell (Music Stage, 5:30–7 p.m.)

6 p.m.
Lesson mountain closes
Beer and wine tents close (North and South Entrances)

6:30 p.m. - Kids' activity tent closes

7 p.m.
Musical performances close
Beer and wine tent closes (near Music Stage)

April 20, 2024

Day 2

7:30 a.m. - Amateur contest check-in opens (South Entrance)

8:30 a.m. - Adult and teen amateur contests

9 a.m.
Gates open
Vendors open
Masters' gallery open
Kids' activity tent open-Ages 3–12; must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (South Entrance)
Guppy and youth amateur contests

10 a.m.
Musical performance by Coastal Benders (Music Stage, 10–11:30 a.m.)
Celebrity sand sculpture demonstrations by Amazin' Walter
Lesson mountain/face painting at lesson mountain open
Beer and wine tents open at North Entrance, South Entrance, and Music Stage
Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain

11:45 a.m. - Quick carve competition (Music Stage)

12 p.m. - Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain

12:15 p.m. - Youth and guppy amateur contest awards (Amateur Area)

12:30 p.m. - Musical performance by SA Lights (Music Stage, 12:30–2 p.m.)

2 p.m. - Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain

2:15 p.m. - Quick carve competition (Music Stage)

3 p.m. - Musical performance by Squeezebox Bandits (Music Stage, 3–4:30 p.m.)

4 p.m.
Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
Adult and Amateur Contest ends

4:30 p.m. - Celebrity sand sculptures close

5:15 p.m. - Amateur contest winners announced (Music Stage)?

6 p.m.
Musical performance by Micky and the Motorcars (Music Stage, 6–7:30 p.m.)
Lesson mountain closes
Beer and wine tents close (North and South Entrances)

6:30 p.m.
Kids' activity tent closes?
Masters' gallery closes

7:30 p.m.
Musical performances close
Beer and wine tent closes (Near Music Stage)

April 21, 2024

Day 3

9 a.m.
Gates open
Vendors open
Masters' gallery open (Masters' gallery will close at 6:30 p.m.)
Kids activity tent open-Ages 3–12; must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (South Entrance)

10 a.m.
Celebrity sand sculpture demonstrations by Amazin' Walter
Lesson mountain/face painting open
Beer and wine tents open at North Entrance, South Entrance, and Music Stage
Musical performance by The Dunebillies (Music Stage, 10–11:30 a.m.)
Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain

11:45 a.m. - Quick carve competition (Music Stage)

12 p.m. - Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain

1 p.m. - Musical performance by The Selfless Lovers (Music Stage, 1–2:30 p.m.)

2 p.m. - Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain

2:45 p.m. - Quick carve competition (Music Stage)

3 p.m. - Golf cart raffle drawing

3:15 p.m. - Musical performance by John Elijah Band (Music Stage, 3:15–3:45 p.m.)

4 p.m. - Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain

5 p.m. - Meet the Texas SandFest Board of Directors and Grounds Crew (Music Stage)

5:15 p.m. - Master and Semi-Pro Awards announced (Music Stage)

6 p.m.
Musical performance by The Spazmatics (Music Stage, 6–7:30 p.m.)
Lesson mountain closes
Beer and wine tents close (North and South Entrances)

6:30 p.m.
Kids' activity tent closes
Masters' gallery closes

7:30 p.m.
Music performances close
Beer and wine tent close (Near Music Stage)
Event closes

Date:
April 19-21, 2024

Location:
Various Venues in Port Aransas, TX

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