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 fall in love with the crowd favorite food stands, drinks and one-of-a-kind souvenirs to buy on the beach.
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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 a 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 in the sand as the line-up of great musical acts await.
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Plan your day and weekend to make the most of your time in Port Aransas, the True Texas Coast!
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Science of Sand
Learn more about sandcastles and the science behind them. Learn what the right water-to-sand ratio is and the right tools for the job.
Live Music
Texas SandFest is your chance to see live music performed right on the sand! Check out the lineup this year!
Photo Ops
Donations accepted for a photo op on top of tribute mountain. Plus, three other photo opportunities located throughout the grounds!
Lesson Mountain
Give the kiddos a chance to hone their skills with a real sand scul[ture! Lessons take place daily at 10AM, 12PM, 2PM and 4PM for children aged 6-12. Short 10 minute lessons followed by hands-on practice.
Kids' Corner
Between games, free face painting all weekend, hula hooping and more, the Kids' Corner at SandFest has somethig for the young and the young at heart!
"Rocking" in Port A
Search in and around Lesson Mountain for a fun suprise 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! A big Thank You to Annette for donating these fun rocks!
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 are open daily!
Shopping Galore
Vendors at Texas SandFest offer up a 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 selction of fishing gear, high-quality flip flops and much more!
Bollard Buddies
Bollard Buddies are a popular form of "yarn bombing" in Port Aransas that covers bollards around Horace Coldwell 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. Thank you Regina Springston and her daughter for crocheting this beauty! Learn more about bollard buddies here.
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