Hosted At: Clayton’s – The Biggest Beach Bar in Texas

The City of South Padre Island, Clayton’s, and Sandcastle Days founders Walter McDonald and Lucinda Wierenga are proud to welcome you to the 34th annual Sandcastle Days.

Master Sand sculptors Walter McDonald (aka Amazin Walter) and Lucinda Wierenga (aka Sandy Feet) are South Padre Island residents and 34 years ago started Sandcastle Days as a way to demonstrate the magical sculpting qualities of South Padre Island sand AND the critical importance of protecting our beautiful coastal shores. Over the years this FREE family-fun event has grown from a local celebration to a qualifying event for the World Championships of Sand Sculpting where 30,000+ fans come to watch the sand come alive. Admission to this year’s event is FREE and boasts a new location, live music, art booths, great food, and an exciting new evening.

Let’s meet up in real life to share in the beauty of art on the beach!

Wednesday, October 4th

Doors Open: 9:00 am

Masters of Sand carve as a group build Sponsors Sculptures. See them work their magic on the group sandcastle.

Thursday, October 5th

Doors Open: 9:00 am

Official start Masters of Sand Competition

Join the Masters, listen to music and watch them create Unforgettable Sand Art

Friday, October 6th

Doors Open: 9:00 am

Sandcamp 9 AM - 11 AM and 2 PM - 4 PM

No advance registration is necessary - just show up (with buckets and shovels if you’ve got ‘em!)

Masters of Sand continue sculpting

Registration Open – Amateur competition includes: Kids, Family, Groups, and Singles 1 pm – 5 pm

T-Shirt Sales Open

Sandcastle Days Mercado

Live Bands on Stage At Clayton’s

Saturday, October 7th

Doors Open 9:00 am

Sandcamp 9 AM - 11 AM and 2 PM -4 PM

No advance registration is necessary - just show up (with buckets and shovels if you’ve got ‘em!)

Master Sand Sculpting competition final day!

Sandcastle Days Mercado Open 10:00 am to Close

Children Water Slides, Bouncer & Bull Riding Open

Amateur Registration open 8:00 am

Amateur competition begins at 9:00 am, ends at 3:00 pm / Kids, Family, Group or Singles Castle welcome

Judging for Amateur and Masters Divisions

Awards Ceremony for Amateur and Masters Divisions at 4:30 pm

Live Bands on Stage at Clayton’s

Sunday, October 8th

Doors Open: 9:00 am

Sandcamp 10 AM - 12 PM

No advance registration is necessary - just show up (with buckets and shovels if you’ve got ‘em!)

Sandcastle Days Mercado

Children Water Slides, Bouncer & Bull Riding Open

Enjoy the Sand Monuments, Listen to music and play the day away

Spread The Word Family Fun For All Ages

People’s Choice Awards at 3:00 pm

Date: October 5th - 8th, 2023

Located at Clayton’s - The Biggest Beach Bar in Texas!

6900 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, Texas 78597  

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