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Texas SandFest
Beginning as a small local competition in 1997, the <anchor>Texas SandFest</anchor> has grown exponentially into an internationally recognized family-friendly event. The three-day cultural festival held each April is a one-of-a-kind experience featuring enormous sand sculptures on display and live events.
Texas SandFest
Texas SandFest

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## 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.

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### Mark your calendars for April 25–27, 2025!

### Countdown to Texas SandFest 2025

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## [Sculptors](https://www.portaransas.org/texas-sandfest/sculptors/)

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## [Daily Schedule](https://www.portaransas.org/texas-sandfest/at-sandfest/daily-schedule/)

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## Are You Ready for Texas SandFest?

You’ll want to plan a trip and stay awhile for this flagship festival. Attendees stroll through the festival enjoying mind-blowing sand sculptures, bopping their heads to live music, and getting a taste of the coast from local food vendors.



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## [What's New This Year](https://www.portaransas.org/texas-sandfest/about/)

Learn about our guest appearances and demonstrations to all the new regulations on RV parking, wristbands, Guest Relations and more.



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## [The Science of Sand Exhibition](https://www.portaransas.org/texas-sandfest/about/science-of-sand/)

Join YouTube personality and professional sand sculptor Andy Hancock as he kicks off the week on Saturday, April 17th with exclusive sandcastle lessons and demonstrations!



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## [Vendors](https://www.portaransas.org/texas-sandfest/get-involved/vendors/)

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## [Volunteers](https://www.portaransas.org/texas-sandfest/get-involved/volunteers/)

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