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16 Mar 2023
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You may have fond memories of making sand castles in your childhood but trust us when we say you probably have never seen sand castles like the ones at the Texas Sandfest in Port Aransas. The Texas Sandfest is held annually in Port Aransas, typically in April or May. Some sand sculptures you might see are a rendition of Abraham Lincoln or a gorilla that's even larger than life. 

 

Book your stay in time with Life In Paradise Vacation Rentals. We have a wide selection of Port Aransas vacation rentals near the area's most highly desired amenities. We have been a trusted vacation rental company in the vibrant Texas Gulf Coast beach town of Port Aransas since 1985. You can read more about the upcoming Texas Sandfest below.

The 2023 Texas Sandfest in Port Aransas

The Texas Sandfest is held annually in Port Aransas and is the largest United States native-sand sculpture contest. It began in 1997 as a local competition and now is an internationally esteemed three-day event that draws in tens of thousands of people worldwide. You'll want to book your stay with Life In Paradise Vacation Rentals to enjoy all the fun stuff in the store at the Texas Sandfest in Port Aransas. The 2023 Texas Sandfest will take place on April 14 – 16, 2023.

Explore Breathtaking Sand Sculptures and Lots of Other Fun

You can see where the magic is created at The Master's Gallery. Stroll through the incredible works of art made just out of sand. The sand sculptors work either by themselves or on teams of two, and many spend weeks or even months planning out their tools and designs. Some free spirits just let the sand speak to them before creating their masterpiece.

 

Along with being able to view the different breathtaking sand sculptures at the Texas Sandfest, you can also enjoy plenty of other fun activities during your stay in Port Aransas. Listen to live entertainment, enter the golf cart raffle, and shop through arts and crafts, apparel, jewelry, furniture, and other goods. You can also get a taste of some of the best local food vendors. Adults ages 21 and over can enjoy a drink at the beer garden. 

Book your stay in time with Life In Paradise Vacation Rentals to join the best Texas Sandfest in Port Aransas from April 14 – 16, 2023!