SandBlast Festival 2016 at McCormick Park in Duvall featuring live music, craft vendors, food, kids' art activities and a massive in-progress sandsculpture! - Today and tomorrow, Saturday, July 16th from now until 7pm Sunday, July 17th 2016

SandBlast Festival 2016

DUVALL SANDBLAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

July 16 & 17, 2016
Noon–7:00pm

This years theme is "Kia Kaha" which means to "Stay Strong" in memory of a committee member who passed earlier this year.

 " Presented by Duvall Foundation for the Arts (DFA), SandBlast Festival of the Arts has been a staple in the community for over two decades. On July 16 and 17 there will be fine arts, live music and sand sculpting along the shores of the beautiful and historic Snoqualmie River at McCormick Park (26200 NE Stephens St, Duvall). "

For more info. go here.

For pics of previous ones go here.

Sandtastic! - Free family fun outdoors with tons of activities at Imagine Children's Museum in Everett - Today, Sunday, August 16th until 4pm!

FREE Outdoor Family Summer Fun!

Sunday, August 16 • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited!

         Play outside the Museum is FREE!

• Professional Sand Sculptors

• Balloon Artist – Insane Chastain Balloons and Tater Tot

• Children’s Entertainment – Captain RRR

• DJ Moose Moran

• Rock Climbing Wall

• Giant Slide

• Outdoor Sand Play Area + Giant Sand Sculpture

• Fantastic Summer Games & Activities

         Even More Activities…
         • Seashell Display         • Reading with Rover         • Temporary Tattoos         • Magnetic Fishing         • Make your own Kites         • Community Art Project – Driftwood         • Gutter Regatta / Pool Noodle Boats         • Sponge Toss         • Bubbles & Bubble Snakes         • Inflatable Slide         • Pipe Cleaner Crafts         • Windsocks         • Museum Store Sidewalk Sale         • I-9 Sports         • BeachWatchers

For more info. go here.

SandBlast Festival of the Arts with a huge sand sculpture being carved in real time, music, dancing, demos, storytelling and more in Duvall - Now, Saturday, July 18th until 6pm on Sunday, July 19th 2015

DUVALL SANDBLAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

We love this one...so fun and relaxing! You can watch performances, play in the sand, play in the water, watch the sculpting, go on a mini-hike, do crafts, etc. Sunday is a good time to go since the sand sculpture will be more close to being finished and it is usually pretty impressive. 

" DUVALL, WA –The annual SandBlast Festival of the Arts will be held at McCormick Park (26200 NE Stephens St, Duvall) on the shore of the historic and beautiful Snoqualmie River in Duvall.  The dates for this years Festival are Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and July 19th.  The festival features a professional and community sand sculpture event and includes live music, dance and performance, story telling and a fine art and craft fair.   Artisans are to demonstrate, display and sell their work within the art fair located on a grassy knoll overlooking the river and sand sculpture area.  Within this same area, our SandBlast music stage is a focal point within the artist’s arena. ...

...The grassy knoll overlooking the beach will be filled with numerous bands, dancing, art booths, food vendors, performers and more. World-renowned sand sculpture artist Kali Bradford will be working her magic on the beach along with local sand carvers creating a unique sculpture that represents the theme of this year’s event. All ages welcome to pick up a shovel and help! Stroll through or bring your beach chairs and bathing suit and stay all day!

The goal of this free festival is to celebrate the arts, introduce and promote local and regional artists and art organizations. Swim, shop, dance – support the arts and enjoy this year’s SandBlast Festival on the banks of the Snoqualmie River! "

For more info. go here.

To check out pictures from one of our previous visits, go here.

Sandtastic! - A FREE Outdoor Community event with all kinds of fun at Imagine Children's Museum in Everett - Sunday, August 17th 2014 from 10am-4pm

For more info. go here.

Great events during "Celebrate Shoreline!" - Friday, August 17th through Sunday, August 19th 2012 - Various locations/times

  

Youth & Teen Skate Competition - Friday, Aug. 17th, 12 to 5pm

Skateboard competition (with prizes!) for various age groups & abilities. No admission fee, but a completed and signed liability form is required for minors. Paramount Park, 15300 8th Avenue NE.

Parade - Saturday, Aug. 18th, beginning at Noon

Decorative floats, marching bands, drill teams and others will wow the crowd. Parade travels south along 15th Avenue NE between NE 185th and NE 165th Streets.

Festival - Saturday, Aug. 18th, 11am to 5pm

It's a party! Come on by the Ridgecrest Elementary School grounds, 16516 10th Avenue NE, for live music on stage, food vendors, community booths and fun for the whole family.

Sandcastle Contest - Sunday, Aug. 19th,

(registration begins at 11:30am, competition held from 12 to 3pm)

Bring your friends and family to this summertime tradition, try your hand at a unique sand creation or just take in the competition from the sidelines. Prizes awarded! Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th Street.

For more info. go here.

SandBlast Art Festival in Duvall - Saturday and Sunday, July 21st & 22nd 2012 from 12-9pm ('til 6pm on Sunday)

Image courtesy of Duvall Foundation for the Arts

Another one from our newsletter...


Check out "SandBlast" at McCormick Park in Duvall! It is a free arts festival on the beach and features: 

Image courtesy of DFA

• Massive Sand Sculptures
• Live Music
• Dancing
• Crafters Demos
• Storytelling
• Community Theatre
• Fine Arts & Crafts
• Artist's Booths
• Food Vendors
• and more!  

For more info. go here.

Sandcastle Contest at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline - Sunday, August 21st - Registration at 11:30am and Contest from 12-3pm

Celebrate Shoreline presents a Sandcastle building contest! You can register to participate at 11:30am or you can just go to watch! The building starts at noon and runs until 3pm. There will be prizes too! I wonder what everyone will create!

For more info. go here.

 

 

Sand Castle Contest on Jetty Island in Everett - Saturday, July 30th from 12-3pm

Showcase your sand castle building skills at the contest on Jetty Island. Bring your buckets, scoops and other tools you'll need to intensely compete or just have some plain old fun.  Prizes will be awarded but you will have some serious competition!  All ages welcome for group or individual participation. Now go and dig!

For more info. go here.

Sandblast Arts Festival at McCormick Park in Duvall - Saturday, July 23rd from 12pm-8pm and Sunday, July 24th from 12pm-6pm

The Sandblast Festival is held at McCormick Park on the shore of the historic and beautiful Snoqualmie River in Duvall and features fine arts and crafts, sand sculpting and live music!


For more info. go here.