Updated October 22, 2025
Carve out a spot on your calendar for the Annual Sanding Ovations Master Cup Sand Sculpting Competition on Treasure Island, right on the beach behind the Bilmar Beach Resort. This locally loved event is a crowd-pleaser for all ages. This renowned sand sculpting competition and music festival brings tons of fun to the Gulf Coast shores attracting crowds every year for the sandtastic entertainment. There’s also a beach front food court, arts and crafts marketplace, and live music as part of this beachfront festival.
Watch as the best sand sculptors from all over the world turn a pile of sand into a piece of intricate artwork, right before your very eyes. Check out all ten of this year’s artists, their masterpieces, and where they are traveling from on the Sanding Ovations Master’s Cup Facebook page. You’ll find all of the latest updates and news on this year’s event right here, too.
The Master Cup Sand Sculpting Competition takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving on Treasure Island, also known as the Sand Sculpture Capital of Florida. Come and see why! An Encore is held the following weekend.
Oh, it’s also another free event on the Gulf Coast. We love that, don’t you?
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Treasure Island is under a 30-minute drive from your Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores vacation rental. Hop in the car and enjoy the scenic coastal drive south. You’ll be amazed as the the sand sculptors bring their creations to life. It makes for a great day trip during your Gulf Coast vacation, so be sure to put it on your vacation itinerary. See you on the sand!
Don’t forget to read up on more events happening on the Gulf Coast of Florida. There’s lots to do!
