Sugar Sand Festival 2024 Will Delight On Clearwater Beach
Sugar Sand Festival 2024 will amaze visitors as the talented sculptors create their beautiful creations.
The Sugar Sand Festival is the biggest annual event at Clearwater Beach. This year, the event runs from March 29 through April 14, 2024.
The 17-day event features the walk-through exhibit where 1,000 tons of Clearwater Beach‘s sugar sand. The 21,000-square-foot shelter is where you’ll find the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit. There are 16 pro sand sculptors from around the world. The sculptures are unbelievable in their lifelike appearance.
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Sunsets at Pier 60 is always the center of attention on Clearwater Beach.
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However, the world-famous Sugar Sand Festival isn’t just about the breathtaking sculptures. It’s so much more! There are sand sculpting classes, along with live music and fireworks. Also, food vendors, artisans, and rides.
Free Beach Concerts on weekends from local bands including The Black Honkeys Band on Saturday, April 6, 8:00 p.m., Gary Roland and The Landsharks, A Jimmy Buffett Tribute on Sunday, April 7, 7:00 p.m., and Soul Circus Cowboys on Saturday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.
Other ways to have fun at the Sugar Sand Festival 2024
- Buskers, such as The Hockey Circus Show, The Farmer’s Daughter Show, Dallas the Fire Guy and illusionist Shaun Jay.
- The Sand Bar for some adult beverages
- Artisans each day with all sorts of jewelry, crafts and other artwork
- Cornhole Tournament: With $1,000 cash purse ($500 first place, $300 second place, and $200 third place)
- Speed Sand Demonstrations: A timed competition and demonstration of what these professional sand sculptors can accomplish in just 10 minutes
- Complimentary Photo Opportunity with General Admission
- VIP Lounge Experience (On select dates) – Includes Fast Lane entrance to the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit, souvenire photo, admission to the VIP Lounge, limited included drinks, Festival t-shirt and more.
- Beach Cleanup
- College Wall Art Sand Sculpting Competition
- Fireworks on all three Saturdays at 9:30 p.m, ,and on Sunday, April 14 at 9 p.m.
- Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club Art Installation
- Frontline Fridays, during which police, fire, military, veterans, teachers and healthcare workers can get discounted admission tickets with proper identification.
For Sugar Sand Festival 2024, general admission tickets are $14. Admission for children 3 and under are free. VIP Lounge tickets are $70. Tickets purchased on-site are cashless transactions.