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04/14/2023 to 04/16/2023
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For more than 20 years, the Texas Sandfest has been one of the most highly anticipated annual spring events in the Port Aransas area. 

This three-day festival features incredible masterpieces composed entirely of sand. Master solo sculptors, master duo sculptors, semi-pro sculptors, and coordinators compete for prizes in their prospective categories.

These talented sand artists draw locals and visitors alike. The Texas Sandfest is more than just an outdoor sand gallery. There are food vendors, beer tents, live music, and sand sculpting lessons for aspiring amateurs.

Location: Port Aransas Beach Road

Texas Sandfest 2021 Schedule:

Friday, October 15, 2021

  • 9 a.m.—7 p.m. // gates open; Masters’ Gallery open; vendor tents open
  • 10 a.m.— 4 p.m. // sand sculpting lessons
  • 10 a.m —7 p.m. // beer tasting tents open
  • 12 a.m.—2 p.m. // Music TBD
  • 2:30—4:30 p.m. // Music TBD
  • 3—6:30 p.m. // amateur check-in (north entrance)
  • 5—7 p.m. // TBD (music stage)

Saturday, October 16, 2021

  • 9 a.m.—7 p.m. // gates open; Masters’ Gallery open; vendor tents open
  • 7:30—8:30 a.m. // amateur contest check-in (south entrance)
  • 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. // adult & teen amateur contests
  • 9 a.m.—12 p.m. // guppy & youth amateur contests
  • 10 a.m.—4 p.m. // sand sculpting lessons
  • 10 a.m.—7 p.m. // beer tents open
  • 11—12:30 a.m. // free beer band (music stage)
  • 1:30—3 p.m. // Music TBD
  • 5—5:30 p.m. // Music TBD
  • 5:30—7 p.m. // Music TBD

Sunday, October 17, 2021

  • 9 a.m.—6 p.m. // gates open; Masters’ Gallery open; vendors open
  • 10 a.m.—4 p.m. // sand sculpting lessons
  • 11 a.m.—12 p.m. // Valeta (music stage)
  • 12 p.m.—6 p.m. // beer tents open
  • 12 p.m.—7 p.m. // large beer tent open
  • 1—3 p.m. // Music TBD
  • 3:30 p.m. // golf cart raffle drawing, Master & Semi-Pro Awards announced (music tent)
  • 5—6:30 p.m. // Music TBD