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Texas SandFest – United States
April 24 – April 27 UTC+1

Texas SandFest
Texas SandFest is the largest native-sand sculpture competition in the USA.
30+ years of Sand Art
What began as a small local competition in 1997 has grown into an internationally recognized three-day family event that draws renowned sand sculptors and tens of thousands of visitors from around the world each year to Port Aransas.
Texas SandFest attendees enjoy amazing sand sculptures, food, live music, kids’ activities and shopping for arts & crafts, apparel, jewelry, furniture, souvenirs and more.
The festival in numbers before
- Average number of attendees: 30,000 – 35,000
- Tons of sand: 10,000+
- Master & Semi-Pro Sculptors: 28 sculptors from 10 states and 5 countries
- Average number of Amateur Sculptors: 150
- Live music performances: 12
Accessibility Info
At the festival dogs are welcome, detailed info about parking and toilets you can find here.
















