Things To Do at Texas SandFest
You’ve probably never dreamed that one day you’d be headed to the Port Aransas beach to see people carve majestic works of art right in front of your eyes out of small grains of sand. With towering sculptures ahead of you, you’ll also fall in love with crowd favorite food stands, drinks, and one-of-a-kind souvenirs to buy on the beach.
The Texas SandFest in Port Aransas, the only festival on the beach in Port Aransas, also offers lots of great attractions to fill your day of fun in the sun and sand. You can take a crack at learning how to build your own sandcastles, enjoy many kid-friendly activities, and dance your worries away on the sand as the line-up of great musical acts awaits.
Plan your day and weekend to make the most of your time in Port Aransas, the True Texas Coast!
Before the Festival
Science of Sand
Learn more about sandcastles and the science behind them. Learn what the right water-to-sand ratio is, discover the right tools for the job, and uncover…
During the Festival
Live Music
Texas SandFest is your chance to see live music performed right on the sand! The main stage at SandFest is set up with shade, chairs, and a huge, sandy dance…
Lesson Mountain
Give kiddos a chance to hone their skills with a real sand sculptor! Live lessons will take place daily for children ages 6 to 12. Lessons will be at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Short, ten-minute lessons followed by hands-on practice.
Shopping Galore
Vendors at Texas SandFest offer up one-of-a-kind beachy souvenirs! Ladies can have their pick of coastal cover-ups or handmade jewelry, while the guys can choose from a selection of fishing gear, high-quality flip flops, and much more!
Fair Foods
All of your favorite fair foods can be found at Texas SandFest, from funnel cakes to corn dogs, lemonades to slushies! For those looking for an adult beverage, beer garden tents will be open every day!
Kids' Corner
Between games, free face painting all weekend, hula hooping, and more, the Kids' Corner at SandFest has something for the young and the young at heart!
Photo Ops
Donations accepted for a photo op on top of tribute mountain. Plus, three other photo opportunities located throughout the grounds!
Fun Features
Bollard Buddies
Bollard Buddies are a popular form of "yarn bombing" in Port Aransas that cover the bollards around Horace Caldwell Pier during the winter months. You can check this bollard buddy out at this year's Texas SandFest! This buddy will be on display in the children's sculpting area. Crocheted by Regina Springston and her daughter. Learn more about bollard buddies here.
"Rocking" in Port A
Search in and around Lesson Mountain for a fun surprise in the form of these painted rocks! When you find one, take a photo and share it in the Rocking in Port A Facebook group. Then, keep the rock or hide it for someone else to find!
These rocks were donated by Annette.