Port Aransas event guide
Port Aransas Texas SandFest Weekend
Texas SandFest brings master sand sculptors to the beach in Port Aransas, April 16–18, 2027. Here's a beach-weekend plan for a group, with the sculptures as the main event.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- 3 days
- Groups of up to 108
- Apr 16 – 18, 2027
Where to stay for SandFest
All Port Aransas staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Fri: Arrive & the channel
Settle in, then an easy evening by the water.
Park · Evening
Watch for dolphins and ships on the channel.
Day 2 · Sat: SandFest
A day at the sculptures.
Event · All day
The festival spans about half a mile of beach. Check parking and shuttles on the official site.
Day 3 · Sun: Sculptures & the pier
A last look, then the Gulf.
Event · Morning
See the finished sculptures before the crowds.
Pier · Afternoon
A walk out over the Gulf.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into Corpus Christi (CRP), about an hour from Port Aransas outside traffic.
On the beach
SandFest is on the beach between Markers 13 and 17, so expect a lot of walking. Check parking and shuttle details on the official site.
Optional extras
Through AvantStay concierge you can add fridge stocking or a private chef, booked and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
April 16–18, 2027, in Port Aransas.
On the beach between Markers 13 and 17 in Port Aransas.
Anywhere in Port Aransas keeps the beach close. Set your dates and group size above to see the stays that fit.
About an hour from Corpus Christi (CRP) outside traffic.