Join us as we head to Clearwater Beach to explore the expansive 24,000-square foot structure that encompasses the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit! 18 professional sand sculptors who journey from all corners of the globe work their magic to transform the world-famous sugar sand into breathtaking sculptures.
The festival offers free sand sculpting classes, live music, artisans, food vendors and more!
2027 Theme Announcement:
“Your treasure hunt begins inside the 24,000-square-foot Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit, where 20 master sculptors transform more than 1,000 tons of Clearwater Beach's world-famous sugar sand into breathtaking works of art. Explore 17 unforgettable days filled with free beach concerts, fireworks, artisans, live entertainment, sand sculpting classes, Southern Sunsets Country Music Weekend, Salsa and Bachata Sunday, the annual Sugar Sand 5K, and endless fun!”
Itinerary:
9:00 am- Depart Lake Sumter Landing (1045 Old Mill Run)
9:20 am- Depart Brownwood - behind the Brownwood Hotel and The Center for Advanced Healthcare (click here for map)
11:00 am- Arrive in Clearwater
Clearwater Beach has many culinary gems within walking distance of the festival for lunch. Bottled water, soda, beer and wine are available for purchase onsite. You may bring a blanket or towel with you to use on the beach. No coolers are permitted within the festival. The exhibit is under a tent, but the rest of the festival is outdoors.
4:30 pm- Depart
6:30 pm- Approximate arrival time back in The Villages (we may experience traffic delays)
Price includes transportation, admission to festival, bus driver tip and a bottle of water. Host gratuity is not included.
Day Trip purchase is non-refundable but is transferable to another person.
Join us as we head to Clearwater Beach to explore the expansive 24,000-square foot structure that encompasses the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit! 18 professional sand sculptors who journey from all corners of the globe work their magic to transform the world-famous sugar sand into breathtaking sculptures.
The festival offers free sand sculpting classes, live music, artisans, food vendors and more!
2027 Theme Announcement:
“Your treasure hunt begins inside the 24,000-square-foot Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit, where 20 master sculptors transform more than 1,000 tons of Clearwater Beach's world-famous sugar sand into breathtaking works of art. Explore 17 unforgettable days filled with free beach concerts, fireworks, artisans, live entertainment, sand sculpting classes, Southern Sunsets Country Music Weekend, Salsa and Bachata Sunday, the annual Sugar Sand 5K, and endless fun!”
Itinerary:
9:00 am- Depart Lake Sumter Landing (1045 Old Mill Run)
9:20 am- Depart Brownwood - behind the Brownwood Hotel and The Center for Advanced Healthcare (click here for map)
11:00 am- Arrive in Clearwater
Clearwater Beach has many culinary gems within walking distance of the festival for lunch. Bottled water, soda, beer and wine are available for purchase onsite. You may bring a blanket or towel with you to use on the beach. No coolers are permitted within the festival. The exhibit is under a tent, but the rest of the festival is outdoors.
4:30 pm- Depart
6:30 pm- Approximate arrival time back in The Villages (we may experience traffic delays)
Price includes transportation, admission to festival, bus driver tip and a bottle of water. Host gratuity is not included.
Day Trip purchase is non-refundable but is transferable to another person.
