From Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21, the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival welcoms international artists to Boston once again. This free festival features large-scale sand sculptures crafted by internationally renowned artists from the U.S., Canada, Poland, Japan, and the Netherlands. The festival will host food trucks, vendors, and other exhibits on site.
1 million people attended the festival over the course of the 3 days to see the sculptures, exhibits, and food vendors this year. It’s certainly a unique summer festival!
Last year’s winner was Slavian Borecki for “Neptune’s Morning Coffee.”
About the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
Every year, the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival, selects a unique theme, and 2024 is no different! This year, the theme celebrates Wonders of the World!
This year is the festival’s 20th anniversary! 2024 also happens to be the 128th anniversary of Revere Beach—the oldest public beach in America. Founded in 1896, the beach began when Massachusetts legislators set aside this private land to be a public reservation, and the rest is history.
16 master sand sculptors will compete for first place and a grand prize of $28,000. Judges will assess the sculptures beginning July 17 and people are welcomed to cast their vote for the Sand Sculpting Festival’s People’s Choice Award beginning July 19.
Additional activities
While the sculptures are the star(fish) of this beachy festival, there’s plenty more to enjoy along Revere Boulevard. Take a ride on the largest traveling Ferris Wheel in New England to get an aerial view of the ocean and sculptures.
You can also shop local and discover new businesses at the Beach Shop Pavilion! This year, there will be 12 unique shops selling everything from Girly Girl Soaps to fun jewels from Just Rosy.
Fuel up at one of the 9 festival food trucks! Live entertainment from Nate Ramos Band will close out the last day of the festival on July 21 from 4-7 PM.
Revere Beach Fireworks festival
On Saturday, July 20, a special Fireworks Extravaganza will light up the night sky. The best spot to watch is the Revere Beach Sea Wall with the breathtaking spectacle commencing at 9 PM.
Check out the festival’s website for more details and announcements about the event.