Sanding Ovations Master's Cup

Beachfront sand masterpieces and live music, November 19-22 and 27-29, with fireworks November 21.

Master sand sculptors, live music, food and a craft market return to the beach at 10400 Gulf Blvd on November 19-22, with encore dates November 27-29. Opens at 10 a.m.; closes at 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday and on the encore dates. Fireworks are November 21 at 10 p.m. General admission is free; some special activities cost extra. Event bars, merchandise and parking are cashless. Dogs, glass, smoking and vaping are prohibited on the beach. Beach wheelchairs are available at the information/merchandise tent on a first-come basis with a valid driver's license. Sculptures may remain afterward if weather permits, but that does not extend the scheduled festival dates.

One of our hand-picked Tampa Bay highlights. Dates and times come from the organizer and can change. Confirm on the official page before heading out.