Blue Water Sand Fest

Blue Water Sand Fest Sand Sculpting Competition & Music Festival. The event is hosted at the Fort Gratiot Light Station County Park - 2802 Omar Street, Port Huron, MI

Family Fun!!

The event also features an Advanced Amateur competition. You don't want to miss this spectacular display of unbelievable works of art from sand. Event Activities: Master Sand Sculpting Contest, Advanced Amateur Contest, Amateur Contest, Live Music, Sand Sculpting Demonstrations and Lessons, Quick Sand©, and more....
http://www.bluewatersandfest.com

Our events don’t happen without the incredible volunteers who show up, pitch in, and make the magic happen. Sign‑up is n...
01/19/2026

Our events don’t happen without the incredible volunteers who show up, pitch in, and make the magic happen. Sign‑up is now open!
👉 https://signup.com/go/LczcOLX
To every volunteer—past, present, and soon‑to‑be—thank you. We appreciate you more than you know.

County of St. Clair, Michigan Discover The Blue Michigan’s Thumbcoast Pure Michigan YMCA of the Blue Water Area Sanilac Tourism Association Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce Fort Gratiot - Blue Water Area Marysville Michigan @

01/18/2026

ONLY 200 DAYS ‘TIL SANDFEST!
August 7–9 — Mark it, circle it, tattoo it (okay… maybe not that committed).

Winter’s doing its frosty thing, but we’re already dreaming of sunshine, sandcastles, and that first glorious whiff of sunscreen.
So bundle up, sip that hot cocoa, and think SandFest… because summer is sneaking up on us like a seagull eyeing your french fries.

Pure Michigan Julianne Ankley County of St. Clair, Michigan Discover The Blue Michigan’s Thumbcoast YMCA of the Blue Water Area Sanilac Tourism Association

12/30/2025

Happy New Year Everyone !!!

Pure Michigan Julianne Ankley County of St. Clair, Michigan YMCA of the Blue Water Area Culinary Institute of Michigan Holiday Inn Express Port Huron Senior Center - Council on Aging Discover The Blue Michigan’s Thumbcoast@followers

12/24/2025

Wishing you joy, laughter, and maybe a little sand between your toes (even in winter ). See you in 2026 for more sculptures, sunshine, and fun!

Pure Michigan County of St. Clair, Michigan Liquid Gold - Cider, Donuts And More Julianne Ankley

Hey SandFest fans...if your down in Florida don't miss the American Sand Sculpting Championship on Fort Myers Beach...No...
11/04/2025

Hey SandFest fans...if your down in Florida don't miss the American Sand Sculpting Championship on Fort Myers Beach...November 20-24.

🎶 A Big Thank You to the Musicians of Blue Water SandFest! 🎶To every artist who filled the air with rhythm at the 2025 B...
08/06/2025

🎶 A Big Thank You to the Musicians of Blue Water SandFest! 🎶

To every artist who filled the air with rhythm at the 2025 Blue Water SandFest—thank you for bringing the soundtrack to our sandy celebration! Your music turned Fort Gratiot Light Station into a living, breathing canvas of joy, energy, and connection. Whether you had us dancing, swaying, or simply smiling in the sun, your talent elevated the entire experience.

From the first note to the final encore, you helped make this festival unforgettable. We’re grateful for your artistry, your passion, and your presence. Here's to the magic you created—and to many more performances that inspire and uplift our community!

Thank you for being part of the family.

Pure Michigan Port Huron Museums Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light YMCA of the Blue Water Area St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission Vintage Tavern Raven Rae Julianne Ankley Jeffrey Dale Smith Jimmy DeHeno Cash O'Riley Music Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce Briolat Construction St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission Community Foundation of St. Clair County Discover The Blue Michigan’s Thumbcoast

SOLO-PEOPLES CHOICE - Someone who has been around our event since the beginning.... Bob May (St Clair Shores)Marysville ...
08/05/2025

SOLO-PEOPLES CHOICE - Someone who has been around our event since the beginning.... Bob May (St Clair Shores)

Marysville Michigan
Zimmer Roofing & Construction
Wells Fargo
Meijer
Vintage Tavern
Port Huron Senior Center - Council on Aging
Liquid Gold - Cider, Donuts And More
Culinary Institute of Michigan
Kate's Downtown
Sunbelt Rentals
MGM Dumpsters
Holiday Inn Express
DoubleTree by Hilton
The Sand Lovers Sand Sculpting
Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light
St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission
Port Huron Museums
Community Foundation of St. Clair County
County of St. Clair, Michigan
Pure Michigan
YMCA of the Blue Water Area
Port Huron Museums

WE CAN'T FORGET OUR AMATEURS!!!! Many of our Semi-Pro sculptors started at the Amateur Level..... 96.9 WBTI James C. A...
08/05/2025

WE CAN'T FORGET OUR AMATEURS!!!! Many of our Semi-Pro sculptors started at the Amateur Level.....

96.9 WBTI James C. Acheson Foundation St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission Michigan Mutual Vintage Tavern Mid Michigan Materials Marshall E Campbell Company Hydes Trucking Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce Zimmer Roofing & Construction Community Foundation of St. Clair County YMCA of the Blue Water Area Liquid Gold - Cider, Donuts And More Port Huron Museums Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light
Sunbelt Rentals Michigan Metal Coatings Kate's Downtown Karrer Simpson Funeral Home

DOUBLES 1st PLACE AND PEOPLES CHOICE Willison (Melvin Michigan) and Bryan Obermyer (Grand Rapids Michigan).Pure Michig...
08/05/2025

DOUBLES 1st PLACE AND PEOPLES CHOICE Willison (Melvin Michigan) and Bryan Obermyer (Grand Rapids Michigan).

Pure MichiganOnly In Michigan
Under The Radar Michigan
Hey Michigan
Port Huron, Michigan
Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light
The Sand Lovers Sand Sculpting
Sand Sculpting Events
Port Huron KOA Resort
Pure Michigan
Port Huron Museums
Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce
Discover The Blue Michigan’s Thumbcoast
Times Herald newspaper in Port Huron, Michigan
Harsens Island Michigan
St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission
Marysville Michigan
Bay Chamber of Commerce
News & Free Press
Vintage Tavern
Port Huron Float Down
WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit
Thumbcoast.tv
96.9 WBTI
Water Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Mutual
C Acheson Foundation
Water Area Transit
Briolat Construction

DOUBLES - SCULPTORS CHOICE - Laurie Tournoux (Navarre Ohio) and David Swartz (Port Huron Michigan). Nice JOB!!!Pure Mich...
08/05/2025

DOUBLES - SCULPTORS CHOICE - Laurie Tournoux (Navarre Ohio) and David Swartz (Port Huron Michigan).

Nice JOB!!!

Pure Michigan Mid Michigan Materials Briolat Construction Port Huron KOA Resort Port Huron MuseumsMichigan Artists Vintage Tavern

SOLOS - 3rd PLACE - Bunzillas Dad and familiar face at our event Scott Triplett (Grand Rapids, Michigan).Congrats Scott...
08/05/2025

SOLOS - 3rd PLACE - Bunzillas Dad and familiar face at our event Scott Triplett (Grand Rapids, Michigan).

Congrats Scott!!!

Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce Discover The Blue Michigan’s Thumbcoast Pure Vintage Tavern Michigan Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light The Sand Lovers Sand Sculpting Sand Sculpting Events Zimmer Roofing & Construction

SOLOS - 2ND PLACE - new comer to the sand sculpting world and first time at our event Bob Lechtenberg (Hartland Wisconsi...
08/05/2025

SOLOS - 2ND PLACE - new comer to the sand sculpting world and first time at our event Bob Lechtenberg (Hartland Wisconsin) Great Job Bob!!!

Friends of the Fort Gratiot Light Port Huron KOA Resort Discover The Blue Michigan’s Thumbcoast Michigan Girl Port Huron Museums Port Huron Museums Michigan Artists Hey Michigan

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Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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