Previous Winners

They took home the glory

Though all the works of art at Texas SandFest are magnificent, there is only one winner each category every year. Those categories are: Master Solo, Master Duo, Semi-Pro, and Amateur. There is also a "People's Choice" winner in each respective category.

Sand sculpture depicting four angels at four corners holding a blanket. In the middle of the blanket, a woman lies curled up.

First Place

Abe Waterman

Sand sculpture depicting a prospector holding the reins of a mule in front of some rocks.

Second Place

Sand sculpture depicting a face in a bionic swirling mass

Third Place

2023 Master Solo Winners

Sand sculpture depicting a woman lying on her back with her hand over her breasts. Half the face of a man is visible kissing her neck

First Place

Benoit Dutherage and Sue Mcgrew

Sand sculpture depicting small men playing instruments and building a structure out of blocks.

Second Place

Sand sculpture of a sea serpent-type monster with a human woman head

Third Place

2023 Master Duo Winners