Two men, one draped in multicolored flags and a purple fedora and the other in a teal fishing shirt and hat, pose with a sign that reads "2023 Sculptor's Choice"

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.

First Place

Abe Waterman

Abe Waterman

First Place

Chris Guinto & Melineige Beauregard

Chris Guinto & Melineige Beauregard

First Place

Abe Waterman

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

Second Place

Thomas Koet

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

Third Place

Bruce Phillips

Sand sculpture depicting a face in a bionic swirling mass

First Place

Benoit Dutherage and Sue Mcgrew

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

Second Place

John and Laura Gowdy

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

Third Place

Chris Guinto and Melineiege Beauregard

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