Day 1
9 a.m.
- Gates open
- Vendors open
- Masters' gallery open
10 a.m.
- Lesson mountain/face painting at lesson mountain opens
- Beer and wine tents open (North Entrance, South Entrance, and Music Stage)
- Amateur contest check-in open (South Entrance)
- Quick Carve competition (Music Stage)
- Celebrity sand sculpture demonstrations by Amazin' Walter
- Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
Noon
Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
1–2:30 p.m.
Musical performance by Timber Wild (Music Tent)
2 p.m.
Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
2:15 p.m.
Quick carve competition (Music Stage)
3 p.m.
- Musical performance by Passing Strangers (Music Stage, 3:30–5 p.m.)
- Kids Activity Tent Open: Ages 3–12; must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (South Entrance)
4 p.m.
Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
4:30 p.m.
Celebrity sand sculptures closes
6 p.m.
- Musical performance by Bart Crow (Music Stage, 6–7:30 p.m.)
- Lesson mountain closes
- Beer & wine tents close (North & South Entrances)
6:30 p.m.
Kids' activity tent closes
7:30 p.m.
- Musical performances close
- Beer & wine tent closes (near Music Stage)
Day 2
7:30 a.m.
Amateur contest check-in opens (South Entrance)
8:30 a.m.
Adult and teen amateur contests
9 a.m.
- Gates open
- Vendors open
- Masters' gallery open
- Kids' activity tent open—Ages 3–12; must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (South Entrance)
- Guppy and youth amateur contests
10 a.m.
- Musical performance by Coastal Benders (Music Stage, 10–11:30 a.m.)
- Celebrity sand sculpture demonstrations by Amazin' Walter
- Lesson mountain/face painting at lesson mountain open
- Beer and wine tents open at North Entrance, South Entrance, & Music Stage
- Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
11:45 a.m.
Quick carve competition (Music Stage)
Noon
Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
12:15 p.m.
Youth and guppy amateur contest awards (Amateur Area)
12:30 p.m.
Musical performance by Dueling Pianos (Music Stage, 12:30–2 p.m.)
2 p.m.
Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
2:15 p.m.
Quick carve competition (Music Stage)
3 p.m.
Musical performance by Curtis Grimes (Music Stage, 3–4:30 p.m.)
4 p.m.
- Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
- Adult & Amateur Contest ends
4:30 p.m.
Celebrity sand sculptures close
5:15 p.m.
Amateur contest winners announced (Music Stage)
5:30 p.m.
Musical performance by Rob Baird (Music Stage, 5:30–7 p.m.)
6 p.m.
- Lesson mountain closes
- Beer & wine tents close (North & South Entrances)
6:30 p.m.
- Kids' activity tent closes
- Masters' gallery closes
7 p.m.
- Musical performances close
- Beer & wine tent closes (Near Music Stage)
Day 3
9 a.m.
- Gates open
- Vendors open
- Masters' gallery open (Masters' gallery will close at 6:30 p.m.)
- Kids activity tent open—Ages 3–12; must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (South Entrance)
10 a.m.
- Celebrity sand sculpture demonstrations by Amazin' Walter
- Lesson mountain/face painting open
- Beer and wine tents open at North Entrance, South Entrance, and Music Stage
- Musical performance by TBD (Music Stage, 10–11:30 a.m.)
- Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
11:45 a.m.
Quick carve competition (Music Stage)
Noon
Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
12:30 p.m.
Musical performance by 80's Obsession (Music Stage, 12:30–2 p.m.)
2 p.m.
Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
2:45 p.m.
Quick carve competition (Music Stage)
3 p.m.
- Golf cart raffle drawing
- Musical performance by Ranch Road Band (Music Stage, 3–4:30 p.m.)
4 p.m.
Sand sculpting lesson for children (aged 5–12) at lesson mountain
5 p.m.
Meet the Texas SandFest Board of Directors and Grounds Crew (Music Stage)
5:15 p.m.
Master & Semi-Pro Awards announced (Music Stage)
5:30 p.m.
Musical performance by Gary P Nunn (Music Stage, 5:30–7 p.m.)
6 p.m.
- Lesson mountain closes
- Beer & wine tents close (North & South Entrances)
6:30 p.m.
- Kids' activity tent closes
- Masters' gallery closes
7: p.m.
- Music performances close
- Beer & wine tent close (Near Music Stage)
- Event closes
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Free public demonstrations of sandcastle building by Andy Hancock outside the North Gate. Come and learn every trick in the book from YouTube's SandCastleAndy.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Guest relations and ticket tent open for Will Call wristband pick-up as well as advanced wristband sales. Cash Only.
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Free public demonstrations of sandcastle building by Andy Hancock outside the North Gate. Come and learn every trick in the book from YouTube's SandCastleAndy.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Guest relations and ticket tent open for advanced wristband sales. Cash only.
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Free public demonstrations of sandcastle building by Andy Hancock outside the North Gate. Come and learn every trick in the book from YouTube's SandCastleAndy.
6 p.m.
Flag raising ceremony
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Guest relations and ticket tent open for advanced wristband sales. Cash only.
1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Free public demonstrations of sandcastle building by Andy Hancock outside the North Gate. Come and learn every trick in the book from YouTube's SandCastleAndy.