Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival

People walking on the beach at Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival
Sand sculpture in front of people taking a photo

Features

  • Accessible Parking
    • Yes
    • On Water
  • Fair/Festival Type
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Community
    • Other

Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival

Event Date
Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Information: 920-686-3508
View Website Favorite (3)

The Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival, the only one of its kind in the entire state of Wisconsin, returns for another year. This two-day event at Manitowoc's Red Arrow Park and Beach features competitive semi-pro sand sculptors constructing masterpieces and an amateur competition. Throughout the weekend, attendees can watch and chat with competing sculptors in action in addition to enjoying a variety of live performances, food trucks, cold drinks, and vendor booths.

The large park has plenty of room to spread out, so feel free to bring your swimsuits and some yard games to make the most of your day at the Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival! Dogs are permitted in the event area, but not by the sand sculptures.