Texas Sandfest

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

Festival Activities

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)

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