Daily Schedule

Check out the daily schedule for the 2026 Texas SandFest below! 

Sandfest Day 1

Day 1

9:00 A.M.
  • Gates Open

  • Texas SandFest Official Merchandise Tents Open 

  • Vendors Open

  • Master's gallery Open

  • Kids Corner Open - a parent or adult guardian must accompany ages 3-14. Click here for Kids Corner Schedule.

9:30 A.M.
  • Quick Carve Competition (Music Stage)

  • Sand Sculpture Demonstrations (North Gate next to Beer Tent)

10:00 A.M.​
  • Beer & Wine tents open (North Entrance, South Entrance and Music Stage)

  • Amateur contest check-in open (South Entrance)  

  • Celebrity sand sculpture demonstrations by Amazin' Walter open

11:00 A.M.

Quick Carve Competition (Music Stage)

12:30 P.M.

Quick Carve Competition (Music Stage)​

​2:45 P.M.

Quick carve competition (Music Stage) ​

​3:30 - 5:00 P.M.

Musical performance by Cruise Control (Music Stage)​

​​​4:30 P.M.

Celebrity sand sculpture demonstrations by Amazin' Walter closes ​​

5 - 6:30 P.M.​

Musical performance by Clay Hollis (Music Stage)

6:30 P.M.
  • ​Kid's Corner closes ​

  • Master's Gallery closes

  • Wristband sales close 

7:30 P.M. ​​​ 
  • Beer & Wine tent close (Music Stage

  • Texas SandFest Official Merchandise Tents Close

  • Event closes for the day 

Sandfest day 2

Day 2

7:30 A.M. 

Amateur contest check-in opens (South Entrance)

8:30 A.M.

Adult and Teen amateur contests 

9:00 A.M.
  • Gates Open

  • Texas SandFest Official Merchandise Tents Open

  • Vendors Open

  • Kids Corner Open - a parent or adult guardian must accompany ages 3-14. Click here for Kids Corner Schedule.

  • Master's Gallery Open

  • Guppy & Youth Amateur contests

9:30 A.M.
  • Quick Carve Competition (Music Stage)

  • Sand Sculpture Demonstrations (North Gate next to Beer Tent)

10:00 A.M.
  • Celebrity sand sculpture demonstrations by Amazin' Walter open

  • Beer and Wine tents open at North Entrance, South Entrance & Music Stage

11:00 A.M.

Quick carve competition (Music Stage)

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12:15 P.M. 

Youth & Guppy Amateur Contest Awards (Amateur Area) 

12:30 P.M.

Quick Carve Competition (Music Stage)

​1:00 - 2:30 P.M. 

Musical performance by VHS(Music Stage) ​​

​2:45 P.M.

Quick carve competition (Music Stage)

3 - 4:30 P.M.

Musical performance by Kelo McKane (Music Stage)​

4:00 P.M.

Adult & Amateur contest ends 

4:30 P.M.

Celebrity sand sculptures demonstrations by Amazin' Walter close ​​

5:00 - 6:30 P.M.

Musical performance by John King (Music Stage)

5:15 PM 

Amateur contest winners announced (Music Stage)

6:00 P.M.​
  • Lesson Mountain closes

  • Beer & Wine tents close (North & South Entrances)

6:30 P.M.
  • Kid's Corner closes  

  • Master's gallery closes

  • Wristband Sales close 

7:30 P.M. ​
  • Beer & Wine tent closes (Music Stage)

  • Texas SandFest Official Merchandise Tents Close

  • Event closes for the day

 

Sandfest Day 3

Day 3

9:00 A.M.
  • Gates Open

  • Texas SandFest Official Merchandise Tents Open

  • Vendors Open

  • Master's gallery open 

  • Kids Corner Open - a parent or adult guardian must accompany ages 3-14. Click here for Kids Corner Schedule.

9:30 A.M.
  • Quick Carve Competition (Music Stage)

  • Sand Sculpture Demonstrations (North Gate next to Beer Tent)

10:00 A.M.
  • Celebrity sand sculpture demonstrations by Amazin' Walter

  • Lesson mountain/ face painting open

  • Beer & Wine tents open at the North Entrance, South Entrance, and Music Stage ​

11:00 A.M.

Quick carve competition (Music Stage)

12:30 P.M.

Quick carve competition (Music Stage)

​1:00 - 2:30 PM

Musical performance by  Sergio Espinosa (Music Stage)​​

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​​2:45 P.M. 

Golf Cart Raffle drawing​​

3:00 - 4:30 P.M. 
Musical performance by Nick Taylor(Music Stage)
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​​4:45 P.M.

Meet the Texas SandFest Board of Directors and Grounds Crew (Music Stage)​

5:00 - 5:30 P.M.

​Master & Semi-Pro Awards announced (Music Stage)

5:45 - 7:30 P.M. 

Musical performance by Josh Abbott Band (Music Stage)

6:00 P.M.​
  • Lesson Mountain closes

  • Beer & Wine tents close (North & South Entrances)

6:30 P.M. ​​​
  • Kids' activity tent closes

  • Master's gallery closes  

7:30 P.M.​
  • Beer & Wine tent closes (Music Stage)

  • Texas SandFest Official Merchandise Tents Close

  • Event closes 

Three flags fly against a blue sky. One is the US flag, one is the Texas flag, and one is a white Texas SandFest flag

Pre-Festival Activities

Monday

April 13

 

Tuesday

April 14

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Guest Relations  & Texas SandFest Official Merchandise tent at North Gate Entrance (Marker 13)

Guest Relations:

  • Advanced wristband sales - Cash & Credit Cards accepted

  • Will Call wristband pick-up

  • Beach wheelchair reservations (limited availability)

  • Answering general questions

​Official Merchandise:

  • ​Avoid the crowds and get your official merchandise before the gates open on Friday.

  • Water & Soda available.

  • Cash & Credit Cards accepted

 

Wednesday

April 15

9 A.M. - 7 P.M.

Guest Relations  & Texas SandFest Official Merchandise tent at North Gate Entrance (Marker 13)

Guest Relations:

  • Advanced wristband sales - Cash & Credit Cards accepted

  • Will Call wristband pick-up

  • Beach wheelchair reservations (limited availability)

  • Answering general questions

Official Merchandise:

  • ​Avoid the crowds and get your official merchandise before the gates open on Friday.

  • Water & Soda available.

  • Cash & Credit Cards accepted

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6 P.M.

Flag-raising ceremony ​

Thursday

April 16

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guest Relations  & Texas SandFest Official Merchandise tent at North Gate Entrance (Marker 13)

Guest Relations:

  • Advanced wristband sales - Cash & Credit Cards accepted

  • Will Call wristband pick-up

  • Beach wheelchair reservations (limited availability)

  • Answering general questions

Official Merchandise:

  • ​Avoid the crowds and get your official merchandise before the gates open on Friday.

  • Water & Soda available.

  • Cash & Credit Cards accepted

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