Annual National Sand Sculpting Festival

Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting is a free event open to the public and draws crowds from all around the world to Massachusetts.

The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is a renowned annual event that transforms the shores of Revere Beach into an awe-inspiring boardwalk and open-air festival. Celebrating its 20th year in 2024, this festival gathers world-class sand sculptors who showcase their incredible talents to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Over the course of three days, hundreds of thousands of people venture down the event boardwalk and take in the sculptures, beach, entertainment, and food! This unique event brings with it a fun-filled weekend for kids and adults of all ages!

Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival Highlights 2022

Come on down to America’s first public beach and enjoy the magnificent sand sculpting competition, delicious Food Trucks and Vendors, and amusements and fun for the whole family! Plus, don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night. This is a FREE event that you won’t want to miss!

At the festival, attendees will find:

  • Master Sand Sculpting Competition
  • Interactive Learning Zone
  • Live Entertainment
  • Community Village
  • Gourmet Food Trucks
  • Exhibit Booths
  • Fireworks Extravaganza
  • VIP/Sponsor Reception
  • Children’s Sand Sculpting Lessons
  • Fireworks! [Saturday, July 21, 2024]
  • Lots more…
When: 
Friday, July 19, 2024 10am-10pm
Saturday, July 20, 2024 10am-10pm
Sunday, July 21, 2024 10am-8pm
Location: 
Phone: 
978.807.0167
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

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Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
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