Spectacular SandFest: Bigger & Better Than Ever
Join the Cinnamon Shore Family for the ultimate beach fest experience!
Texas SandFest—a spectacular, family-friendly beach weekend—makes a fabulous reason to bring the family to Cinnamon Shore this April! Take advantage of our SandFest Special for a bonus night to extend your stay and enjoy complimentary SandFest tickets.
Pre-festival activities lure beachgoers for longer stays, as well!
What You Can Do at SandFest | April 19-21
Cinnamon Shore is proud to sponsor this beachiest of all beach festivals, where you can:
• See the Master Sand Sculptors’ Gallery on the Beach!
All the artists have stories about what drew them to the world’s beaches and a passion for using sand as their medium. Pairs of Duo Sculptors, including international competitors Laura Cimador Gowdy and John Gowdy, join acclaimed Solo Sculptors, such as five-time World Championship Winner Damon Langlois, on the Port A beach to showcase their skills! You’ll see the work of eight semi-pro sculptors from across the U.S., as well.
John Gowdy & Laura Cimador Gowdy
Five-Time World Champion Damon Langlois
•Participate in Amateur Contests!
Amateur contests give everyone a chance to show their creativity.
•Eat, Drink & Shop!
Shop boutiques and vendors from across the Coastal Bend and beyond!
Our Cinnamon Shore booth will have plenty of merch perfect for beach life! Other vendors include Soco Swings, Austin Adirondack Furniture, The Hat Bar, Guy Morrow Fine Art, and Henna Blessings, along with wares by artisans and goods from other quality merchants.
Beer and wine tents are open daily, while food vendors include almost 20 options, from Baffin Bay Seafood Co. and Old Time Funnel Cakes to Kona Ice and JNR Pizza.
•Take Kids to Newly Expanded Kids Tent & Lesson Mountain!
There’s a bigger-than-ever kids activities tent, along with facepainting and 10-minute sand sculpture lessons on Lesson Mountain at 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily, followed by plenty of practice time on a giant mound of sand!
•Listen to Live Music All Weekend!
Friday
Rich Lockhart 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
Sarah Hobbs 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Bri Bagwell 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday
Coastal Benders 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
SA Lights 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Squeezebox Bandits 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Micky and the Motorcars 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday
The Dunebillies 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
The Selfless Lovers 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
John Elijah Band 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Spazmatics 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
•Enjoy Photo Ops with Sand Sculptures!
Donations accepted for great beach pics with incredible creations.
•Come Early for Pre-Festival Activities | Mon., April 15-Thurs., April 18
You-Tuber and Sand Sculptor Andy Hancock offers private and public sandcastle lessons in the days leading up to the festival.
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SandFest Is Closer to Cinnamon Shore in a New Location!
SandFest has moved a bit closer to our village, with activities between beach markers 13 and 17. Now, it’s easier than ever to ride down the beach in a golf cart, park, and enjoy the music, food, and fun! Golf cart rentals are available on site at Cinnamon Shore.
SandFest Special for Savings
Our SandFest Special offers a bonus night + complimentary tickets!
Book Fri., April 19th and Sat., 20th, and you can stay Sun., April 21st on us* so you can enjoy all the Sunday festivities!
*some restrictions apply; see special for full details
Published on Thursday, April 11, 2024