Select a Location from the Map



2023 DATE UPDATED

DATES FOR EVENTS
 IF DATES HAVE BEEN VERIFIED THEY WILL APPEAR LIKE THIS:
 November 18th -21st , 2023 


IF DATES HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED THEY WILL APPEAR LIKE THIS:
    November 18th -21st, 2023  


NOW YOU CAN QUICKLY TELL WHAT TYPE OF EVENT IS LISTED, JUST LOOK FOR THESE SYMBOLS.






SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN FLORIDA



Event Name:
American Sandsculpting Championship -
Location City:
Fort Myers Beach
Location State:
Florida
Dates:   UNKNOWN RETURN DUE TO HURRICANE IAN 
Type of event:
Sandsculpting Competition
Level:
Master Solos, Duos, State Championships, Amateur
How to Enter:
Bill@thesandlovers.com
Attendance Estimates: 80,000 (plus)
Web site:
http://www.fmbsandsculpting.com
 
Free Lessons for spectators: Yes
Notes: The annual event, CELEBRATING ITS 34th year, owed much of its success to the area's natural resources, which are considered the best in the world for sand sculpting events. Continues to be the largest sand sculpting event in the state of Florida and one of the largest in the world.
Map of local area: Click here


 


return to  top

FLORIDA CONTINUED 

 



Event Name: Siesta Key Crystal Classic
Location City:
Siesta Key
Location State:
Florida
Dates:      NOVEMBER 10th - 13th, 2023
Type of event:
Sandsculpting Competition & Festival
Level:
Master Doubles, Solos and Amateur
How to Enter:
By invitation
Attendance Estimates:
33,000
Web site:
http://siestakeycrystalclassic.com/
Free Lessons for spectators: YES
Notes:
Map of local area: Click here




return to  top

FLORIDA CONTINUED 


Event Name: Sanding Ovations Sand Sculpting Competition and Music Festival
Location City: Treasure Island
Location State: Florida
Dates:   
NOVEMBER 16th - 19th, 2023
Type of event: Sandsculpting & Music Festival
Level: Master Solo
How to Enter: see web site
Attendance Estimates: unknown
Web site: http://sandingovationsmasterscup.com/
Free Lessons for spectators: No
Notes: SANDING OVATIONS is Treasure Island's First Annual Master Sand Sculpting Competition and Music Festival, a four day competition of eight sand sculpting masters from throughout North America, who create astonishing works of art using nothing but sand, water and lots of their own imagination.
Map of local area:
 



return to  top



return to  top

FLORIDA CONTINUED 

 

Event Name: Siesta Key, Amateur Contest
Location City: Siesta Key
Location State: Florida
Dates:      MAY 3rd 2023   
Type of event: Amateur Contest
Level:  Amateurs Only
How to Enter:
Attendance Estimates: Unknown
Web site: Sponsored by Sarasota County.
Free Lessons for spectators: No
Notes: Started in 1972
Map of local area: Click here



return to  top

FLORIDA CONTINUED 

 

Event Name: Schooners Lobster Festival & Tournament
Location City: Panama City Beach
Location State: Florida
Dates:    Postponed till 2023   
Type of event: Amateur Contest
Level:  Amateurs
How to Enter:
Attendance Estimates: Unknown
Web site: https://www.schooners.com/events/lobsterfestival.htm
Free Lessons for spectators: No
Notes: 21st year
Map of local area:  



return to  top

END FLORIDA


SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN TEXAS

SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN TEXAS

|


Event Name: Texas SandFest
Location City: Port Aransas
Location State: Texas
Dates:     APRIL 14-16, 2023    
Type of event: Sandsculpting Competition & Festival
Level: Master Duos, Solos and Amateurs
How to Enter: texassandfest@yahoo.com
Attendance Estimates: 35,000
Web site: http://www.texassandfest.com
Free Lessons for spectators: Yes, offer lessons during the event and the week before for amateurs to prepare.
Notes: Great event with ton's of vendors.
Map of local area: Click here



return to  top

TEXAS CONTINUED 



Event Name: Sandcastle Days
Location City: South Padre Island (SPI)
Location State: Texas
Dates:  OCTOBER 5th - 8th, 2023   
Type of event: Sandsculpting Festival
Level: Master
How to Enter: see web site
Attendance Estimates: 30,000
Web site: http://www.sandcastledays.com/
Free Lessons for spectators: Yes
Notes: Amateur and professional sand sculptors from all over the world descend on South Padre Island every year to create beautiful works of art using natural elements of the beach.
Map of local area: Click here


return to  top

END TEXAS



SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN MICHIGAN



Event Name: Blue Water SandFest
Location City: Port Huron
Location State: Michigan
Dates:  August 4th - 6th, 2023     
Type of event:
Master, Solo & Double Advanced Amateur and Amateur Sandsculpting Festival
Level: Semi-Pro(Advanced Amateur), Amateur Categories (Michigan State Championships)
How to Enter: info@thesandlovers.com
Attendance Estimates:
15,000+
Web site: www.bluewatersandfest.com
Free Lessons for spectators: YES
Notes:
8th year. Master, Advanced Amateur and Amateur levels.The only Master level competition in Michigan or the Mid-west. Along with sand sculpting there will be live music, lots of vendors and other activities.
Map of local area: Click Here


file:///C:/bills/sandeventsnew/freecss_flaget/quicksandsmall.jpg

return to  top

MICHIGAN CONTINUED 

Event Name: Grand Haven Sand Sculpture Contest
Location City: Grandhaven (Grand Haven City Beach)
Location State:
Michigan
Dates:  August 12th, 2023 
Type of event:
Amateur Contest
Level:
Amateur Only
How to Enter: msherman@grandhavenchamber.org
Attendance Estimates:
Unknown
Web site: https://www.facebook.com/sandsculpturecontest/
Free Lessons for spectators:
Notes:
Each year residents and visitors of the Grand Haven area have enjoyed the challenge of building art in the sand by participating in the Sand Sculpture Contest held annually on the last Saturday in June at the Grand Haven City Beach.
Map of local area: Click Here



return to  top

Event Name: Pentwater Sand Sculpture Contest
Location City: Pentwater
Location State:
Michigan
Dates:  August 11th, 2023
Type of event: Amateur - family oriented sand sculpture contest with  some 35-40 teams (7 age groups x 5 teams per group)    
Level: Open
How to Enter:  Sign up the morning at 8 am at Mears State Park on the shores of Lake Michigan
Attendance Estimates: 100 sculptors, 150 spectators
Web site::  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=pentwater%20sand%20sculpture%20contest 
Free Lessons for spectators: NO
Notes:
Sculpt from 8 to 11 am, Judging 11 to 12 noon, Award Ceremony at 12 noon with 3 winners per age group.
Map of local area:


END MICHIGAN




SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN N & S Carolina


Event Name: Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Contest
Location City: Isle of Palms
Location State: South Carolina
Dates:    June 10th, 2023  
Type of event: Amateur Contest
Level:  Amateurs
How to Enter: See website
Attendance Estimates: Unknown
Web site:http://www.iop.net/sand-sculpting-contest
Free Lessons for spectators: No
Notes:
Map of local area:


return to  top

SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE




Event Name: Master Sandsculpting Competition
Location City: Hampton Beach
Location State:
NH
Dates:
JUNE 15th - 17th, 2023 
Type of event: Sandsculpting Competition
Level:
Master Solo Only
How to Enter: www.GregGrady.com
Attendance Estimates:
Unknown
Web site: https://www.facebook.com/HBmastersandsculptingcomp
Free Lessons for spectators: Yes (signup required)
Notes:

Map of local area: Click here




return to  top





SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN WASHINGTON


Event Name: Sand & Sawdust Festival
Location City: Ocean Shores
Location State: Washington
Dates:   JUNE 23rd - 25th, 2023
Type of event: Beach Sand Sculpture Contest, with Chainsaw carving and Solo Sand Masters at the Convention Center
Level: 2 Solo Masters, 3, 8-man Master's Teams, 40 total teams on the beach.
How to Enter: Enter through the website
Attendance: 10K
Web site: https://tourismoceanshores.com/sand-and-sawdust-2021/
Free Lessons for spectators: No
Notes: Fine Family Event. Come take a lesson on Fri, and enter your family in the contest on Sat.




return to  top

Event Name: Sandsations
Location City: Long Beach
Location State: WA
Dates:   UNKNOWN  
Type of event: Beach Sand Sculpture Contest, with a Masters Display sculpture in town.
Level: Amateur with Master Exhibit
How to Enter: Online form on web site
Attendance Estimates: Unknown
Web site:  
Free Lessons for spectators: Demonstrations
Notes: Experience the thrill of watching sand sculptures come to life from beginning to end. Four solo sand artists are coming to create masters level sculptures in downtown Long Beach.
Map of local area:



return to  top

SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA


Event Name: Great Sand Sculpture Contest
Location City:
Long Beach
Location State:
CA
Dates:    UNKNOWN  
Type of event:
Festival
Level: Masters and
Amateurs
How to Enter:
see web site
Attendance Estimates: unknown

Web site:https://greatsandsculpturecontest.splashthat.com/
Free Lessons for spectators:
YES
Notes:

Map of local area:




return to  top



Event Name: U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge
Location City:
San Diego
Location State:
CA
Dates:
   EVENT CANCELLED 
Type of event: Festival
Level:
Master
How to Enter:
See web site
Attendance Estimates:
unknown
Web site: https://ussandsculpting.com/
Free Lessons for spectators: YES
Notes:
Map of local area:


return to  top

Event Name: Annual Sand Sculpture Contest
Location City: Point Reyes - Drakes Beach
Location State: CA
Dates   AUGUST 26th, 2023 
Type of event:
Contest
Level: Amateur 
How to Enter: See web site
Attendance Estimates: unknown
Web site: http://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/events_sandsculpturecontest.htm
Free Lessons for spectators: No
Notes:
We welcome all ages at this free community event located at Drakes Beach. Categories include: Children (14 and under), Families, Adult Individuals, and Adult Groups. Three prizes will be awarded in each of those categories, along with prizes for the sculpture with the most recycled plastic included.
Map of local area:



return to  top


Event Name: Hueneme Beach Festival
Location City:Port Hueneme
Location State: CA
Dates August 26th - 27th, 2023
Type of event: Contest - Festival
Level: Professional and Amateur 
How to Enter: See web site
Attendance Estimates: unknown
Web site: https://huenemebeachfestival.org/
Free Lessons for spectators: No
Notes: Professional teams and Amateur Contest



return to  top


SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN VIRGINA



Event Name: North American Sandsculpting Championship (Neptune Festival)
Location City: Virginia Beach
Location State: VA
Dates:       SEPTEMBER 29th - OCTOBER 1st, 2023    
Type of event: Festival
Level: Master Solo, Doubles and Amateurs
How to Enter: See web site
Attendance Estimates: 30,000 at Sand Sculpting - Over 300,000 attend Event
Web site: https://www.neptunefestival.com/events/international-sand-sculpting-championship
Free Lessons for spectators:
YES
Notes:
Watch as grains of sand are turned into masterpieces! The Neptune Festival announces the return of the ever-popular North American Sandsculpting Championship to the Oceanfront. Internationally known and one of the largest competitions of its kind on the East Coast.
Map of local area: click here



return to  top

SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN CANADA





Event Name:
Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition
Location City:
Parksville
Location Country:
Canada, BC
Dates:
     JULY 13th - 16th, 2023 *Open for 5 weeks. 
Type of event: Sandsculpting/Beach Festival and Exhibition
Level:
Master Solos and Teams
How to Enter:
info@parksvillebeachfest.ca
Attendance Estimates: 125,000
Web site:
http://www.parksvillebeachfest.ca/
Free Lessons for spectators: No
Notes: Master Sand Sculptors travel from all corners of the globe to participate in this remarkable competition and exhibit. Sculptors have 24 hours over three days to create their masterpieces from just sand and water (and a lot of ingenuity!)
 



return to  top


return to  top

SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN NEW JERSEY



THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO EVENTS IN NJ.


return to  top


SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS




Event Name: Annual Revere Beach National Sand Sculpting Festival
Location City:
  Revere Beach
Location State:
  Massachusetts
Dates:      2023 DATES COMING SOON     
Type of event: Sand Sculpting Festival and Centerpiece Sculpture
Level: Master Solo
How to Enter: Email at Website
Attendance Estimates:  
Web site: http://reverebeachpartnership.com
Free Lessons for spectators: Free Lessons for Children
Notes:
The National Sand Sculpting Festival is celebrating its 12th year and attracts between 700,000-800,000 people from all over New England to see master sand-sculptors from all over the world competing for tens of thousands in prizes. The awards ceremony on Saturday night is capped off with a fireworks extravaganza. The main centerpiece sculpting begins before the individual completion between 10-15 master sculptors begins. Last year’s centerpiece sculpture was a 20 foot tall tribute to our armed forces. The event also includes live music and a gourmet food truck festival.
 



return to  top


SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN NEBRASKA



Event Name: Kites and Castles
Location City: Ogallala, Lake McConaughy
Location State: Nebraska
Dates: JULY 30th, 2023   
Type of event: Amateur building contest
Level: Several amateur classes
How to Enter: Website
Attendance: 3,000
Web site: www.kitesandcastles.com
Free Lessons for spectators: No
Notes: Free family event.
Map of local area: ilovelakemac.com



return to  top

END NEBRASKA





SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN OREGON


Event Name: Cannon Beach SandCastle Festival
Location City: Cannon Beach
Location State: Oregon
Dates:       JUNE 10th, 2023    
Type of event: Beach Sand Sculpture Contest
Level: Masters Teams, Intermediate Teams, Novice and Kids Teams
How to Enter: Enter through the website
Attendance: 10K
Web site: Cannon Beach Oregon
Free Lessons for spectators: No
Notes: Since 1964, large beach contest. 50 teams. Watch the tide when you park your car on the beach.




OREGON CONTINUED 



return to  top


END OREGON





    SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN INDIANA


Event Name: Signing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival
Location City:
 Michigan City
Location State:
  Indiana
Dates: JUNE 9th - 11th, 2023 
Type of event: Sand Sculpting Festival
Level: Master 
How to Enter: Bill@thesandlovers.com
Attendance Estimates: 10 to 20,000
Web site:  Coming Soon
Free Lessons for spectators: Yes and demonstrations
Notes:

Map of local area: 



return to  top

END INDIANA





SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN RHODE ISLAND



Event Name: Atlantis Rising
Location City:
  Westerly
Location State: Rhode Island
Dates: October 6-9. 2023 
Type of event: International Sand Sculpture Contest
Level: Master Contest
How to Enter: Invintation only
Attendance Estimates: Unknown
Web site: https://www.southcountyri.com/atlantis-rising/
Free Lessons for spectators: No
Map of local area:




return to  top

END RHODE ISLAND








SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN OHIO



Event Name: Headlands BeachFest
Location City:
  Mentor
Location State:
  Ohio
Dates: JULY 15th, 2023  
Type of event: The coolest party on Ohio’s longest beach
Level: Master Exibition and Amateur Contest
How to Enter: Email at Website
Attendance Estimates: 10,000
Web site: http://www.HeadlandsBeachFest.com
Free Lessons for spectators:
Map of local area:
 click here  



return to  top

END OHIO





SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN COLORADO


THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO EVENTS SCHEDULED IN COLORADO
return to  top

END COLORADO






SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN NEW YORK




Event Name:
Coney Island Annual Sand Sculpting Contest
Location City: Coney Island Beach, Brooklyn
Location State: New York
Dates:   UNKNOWN 
Type of event: Sandsculpting Competition
Level: Amateur
How to Enter: 
Attendance Estimates: Unknown
Web site:  
Free Lessons for spectators:
Notes:  


return to  top




SAND SCULPTING EVENTS IN WISCONSIN



Event Name:
Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival
Location City: Manitowoc
Location State: Wisconsin
Dates:   July 14th - 15th, 2023 
Type of event: Sandsculpting Competition
Level: Semi-Pro (Advanced Amateur), Amateur
How to Enter: info@thesandlovers.com
Attendance Estimates: Inagural Year
Web site: Coming Soon!
Free Lessons for spectators: YES
Notes:  Big Festival.


return to  top





END NEW YORK

Tags: The Sand Lovers, Professional Sand Sculptors, Master Sand Sculptors, Sand Castle Sculptures, Professional Sand Art, Sand Sculpture Company, Wedding Proposal Sand Sculptures, Wedding Sand Sculptures, Event Planning Tips, New Product Launch Sand Castle, Sand Castle Competitions, sand sculpting for beginners sand sculpting tools, sand art, sand sculpture ideas, sandvertizing, advertising with sand, professional sand sculptures, professional sand castle tools, professional sand castle builder, professional sand sculptors, professional sandcastle builders, professional sand sculpting tools, sand castle sculptures, sand sculpting events, american championships, navarre beach sand sculpting, blue Water sand Fest,sand sculpting festivals, Florida Amateur Sand Sculpting Series, Florida Advanced Amateur, Florida Amateur Sand Sculpting State Championships, National Championships, Sand Sculpting National Championships, Wedding Sculptures, Proposal Sculptures, Birthday, its all about passion, sand sculptor in Florida, sand sculpting in florida, sand sculpting company in florida, Sand Sculpting Festivals, Sand sculpting Events, Sand Sculpting tips, sand sculpting ideas, sand sculpting competitions, Sand castle competition, sand castle building, sandcastle competition, the sand lovers

Locations: Florida, Michigan, United States, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Lido Key, Bonita Springs, Clearwater, Anna Marie Island, South Beach, Sanibel Island, Naples, Marco Island, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, SW Florida, SE Florida, Sanibel Island, Captiva, Bahamas, Pensacola, Navarre Beach, Caribbean Islands, Los Cobos Mexico, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming









 




Brought to you by







































































Sculpture by Abe Waterman
(2014 American Championships)




















Sculpture by Greg Grady, Jr.
(2014 American Championships)




























Sculpture by Morgan Rudluff
(2012 Blue Water SandFest)