Event Schedule

HERE ARE THE TENTATIVE 2026 DAILY SCHEDULES WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

BE AWARE TICKET SALES END AT 4:30PM EACH DAY

Thursday November 19th 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

10:00am: Master Competition All Day.
10:00am: Event opens with National Anthem
11:00am – 12:00pm: Hands-on Lessons
12:00pm: Sand Sculpting Demonstration
1:00pm: Quick Sand Speed Sculpting Show
2:00pm–3:00pm: Hands-on Lessons
3:30pm: Sand Sculpting Demonstration
4:30pm: Quick Sand Speed Sculpting Show
5:00pm: Master Sculptors Stop for the Day
5:00pm: Event Closes

CABANAS OPEN WITH LIVE MUSIC TILL 10:00PM

Detailed sand sculpture of multiple dolphins emerging together from a mound, set against a clear sky.

FRIDAY November 20th 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

10:00am: Master Competition All Day.
10:00am: Semi-Pro Competition All Day.
10:00: Event opens with National Anthem
11:00am-12:00pm: Hands-on Lessons
12:00pm: Sand Sculpting Demonstration
1:00pm: Quick Sand Speed Sculpting Show
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Hands-on Lessons
3:30pm: Sand Sculpting Demonstration
4:30pm: Quick Sand Speed Sculpting Show
5:00pm: Master/Semi-Pro Sculptors Stop for the Day
5:00: Event Closes.

CABANAS OPEN WITH LIVE MUSIC TILL 10:00PM

Humorous sand sculpture of a wide-eyed character with signs pointing to “The Wife” and “Husband Around Back.”

SATURDAY November 21ST 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

10:00am: Master Competition All Day.
10:00am: Semi-Pro Competition All Day.
9:00am – 9:45am: Amateur Registration (main gate)
10:00am: People’s Choice Voting All Day
10:00: Event opens with National Anthem
10am: Amateur Competition Begins
11:00am-12:00pm: Hands-on Lessons
12:00pm: Sand Sculpting Demonstration
1:00pm: Quick Sand Speed Sculpting Show
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Hands-on Lessons
3:30pm: Sand Sculpting Demonstration
4:00pm: Amateur Awards Ceremony
4:30pm: Quick Sand Speed Sculpting Show
5:00pm: Master/Semi-Pro Sculptors Stop for the Day
5:00: Event Closes.

CABANAS OPEN WITH LIVE MUSIC TILL 10:00PM

Sandcastle with “Oh the Places You'll Go!” plaque at sunny beach fest, tents in background.

SUNDAY November 22ND 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

10:00am: Master Competition All Day
10:00am: Semi-Pro Competition All Day
10:00am: People’s Choice Voting All Day
10:00: Event opens with National Anthem
11:00am-12:00pm: Hands-on Lessons
1:00pm: Master Competition Ends
1:00pm: Master Judging Begins
1:00pm: Sand Sculpting Demonstration
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Hands-on Lessons
2:00pm: Semi-Pro Sculptors Competition Ends
2:30: Semi-Pro Judging Begins
4:00pm: Quick Sand Speed Sculpting Show Championship
4:30pm: Awards Ceremony
5:00: Event Closes.

CABANAS OPEN WITH LIVE MUSIC TILL 10:00PM

Sand sculpture of a cartoon-style Viking head with a horned helmet, large eyes, and a long beard.

MONDAY November 23RD 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

10:00am: Sculpture Viewing All Day
10:00am: People’s Choice Voting All Day
10:00am: Event opens with National Anthem
5:00pm: Event Closes

Detailed sand sculpture of a small chapel with carved crosses and sponsor banners in the background.