
After a tumultuous hurricane season canceled last year’s annual sand sculpture festival, Sanding Ovations is back.
Thirteen artists have turned Treasure Island into a museum of sand sculptures, which will remain standing until January—or at least as long as the elements allow.
At this encore weekend, guests can also enjoy live music and a small artisan market. Children also have a designated area, which includes sand sculpting lessons.
There is no cover for Sanding Ovations, happening Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 29-30 in Treasure Island.

Sanding Ovations Master Cup – The Gallery of Sand
Time Thu., Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri., Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat., Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun., Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2025
Location Treasure Island Beach, 11260 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island
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