Master Sculptors from around the world, as well as a many children and amateurs, will put their creative skills to work to create the most artistic, imaginative sand sculptures at Texas SandFest. Along with the sand sculptures, there will also be vendors live music and entertainers, sand sculpting lessons and more.
The event which brings 100,000+ visitors to the Mustand Island and Port Aransas area also happens to benefit the local community. Designated as a non-profit, the festival shares profits with local organizations like the Port Aransas Art Center, Rotary Club, Community Theater, and the Helping Hands Food Pantry.
SandFest, held in Port Aransas, Texas, on the Texas Gulf Coast, began in 1997 as a small, local sand sculpture contest held on the beach. Since then, it has grown to become an international event that draws 180 master and semi-pro sand sculptors from the U.S. and other countries. More than 30,000 people attend the family friendly event each year.
“Texas SandFest is an amazing three-day festival that brings together master sand sculptors from around the world, using tons of sand to create pieces of art that can be higher than 10 feet and have some of the most incredible detail,” Brett Stawar, president and CEO of Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce, told TravelAwaits.
Each year, 28 master and semi-pro sculptors from 10 states and 5 countries participate in Texas SandFest. The event, using more than 10,000 tons of sand, also typically draws 150 amateur sand sculptors.
More than 30,000 visitors attend the event each year to walk around and marvel at the sand sculptures built on the beach. Those who are interested can even compete in the amateur contest.
According to travelawaits.com. Source of photos: internet
