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Creating Lakeshore Memories at Blue Water SandFest - August 1-3, 2025
We started our quest to host the best sand sculpting competition in the midwest in 2012. Since then, we have hosted hundreds of Master, Semi-Pro, Amateur sand sculptors and grown from a small local competition to an internationally recognized 3-day family event that draws thousands of visitors from around the world!
This event is a testament to creativity and skill with sculptors transforming more than 500 tons of sand into awe-inspiring works of art. In addition to the sand sculpting competitions, the weekend includes live music, sand sculpting demonstrations and lessons, a speed-sculpting competition, a Kids Zone with a special set of Family Day activities on Saturday, food vendors and a Lighthouse Beer Garden.
Money raised through Blue Water SandFest goes into the Fort Gratiot Light Station Fund at the Community Foundation of St. Clair County and is used for the ongoing restoration and renovation of the second oldest lighthouse in the Great Lakes and the historic buildings and grounds of the Fort Gratiot Light Station County Park.