If you’ve ever wondered whether Texas SandFest is worth planning a whole weekend around…we just did it — and I have thoughts. We went in fully expecting crowds, a lot of walking, not a quick beach stop. You know, walk around the vendors, look at some sandcastles, grab a snack, call it …
For those who know about SandFest, they can’t wait for April every year in Port Aransas. For those who haven’t experienced it yet, here’s 7 things to know about SandFest, the wildly-popular beach festival where creative sculptors craft amazing, temporary art on the sand.
SandFest is the most popular event of the year in Port Aransas, held every April on the beach. Family-friendly activities at SandFest range from live music to shopping, and everyone’s favorite: the food trucks.
When you think of a small beachside city with a sand-sculpting competition on the beach, Port Aransas, Texas, should be the first place that comes to mind. The Texas SandFest is an annual island tradition that began in 1997 and has grown every year since. The huge influx of crowds for the event often causes visitors to scramble for last-minute accommodations, with rentals closest to the beach being the most requested.
