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Watch world class sand sculptors square off in competition, check out their amazing creations as you stroll the beach and on select weekends, visit artisan market booths and enjoy live music during this month long fest.
Parksville Beach Fest
Everything's beach-y at this world class sand sculpting competition and exhibition, featuring an artisan market and weekend concerts!
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The competition is intense, drawing master sculptors from around the world. You can get to know the artists competing at this year's festival here. It all goes down at Parksville Community Park & Beach.
Beachfest sand sculpture dates & times
Jul 9-12 sand sculpting competition
Jul 13-Aug 16 exhibition
Competition hours (open to the public)
Friday, July 10, 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, July 11, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday, July 12, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Location Parksville Community Park & Beach, 193 Island Highway East
Exhibition hours 9:30am - 8:30pm daily through Aug 16, 2026
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Activities and events at Beachfest
Ever wanted to learn how to build a better sandcastle? Over the competition weekend, there will be sand sculpting lessons and demonstrations taking place.
The sculptures remain in place for five weeks following the competition. Check them out any time! Concerts, buskers, and an artisan market will jazz up the festivities through the month.
Aug 7-9 Beachfest Rocks / Parksville BC
