The Singing Sands Sand Sculpting Festival is a multi-day celebration of Michigan City’s iconic lakefront and beach, taking place at Washington Park from July 17 – 19th, 2026. The centerpiece of the festival is a professional sand sculpting competition and exhibition, featuring some of the world’s most talented and renowned sand sculptors creating incredible works of art in Michigan City’s famous “Singing Sands.”
Admission $5 per person.
Children age 6 & younger enter free with a paying adult.
Standard Washington Park parking rates apply.
2026 Schedule
FRIDAY, JULY 17
10 AM — Festival opens & competitions begin
10:30 AM — National Anthem
11:30 AM & 3 PM — Sand Sculpting Demonstrations
1 PM & 5:30 PM — Quick Sand Shows
8 PM — Festival closes
SATURDAY, JULY 18
10 AM — Festival opens & Community Challenge begins
10:30 AM — National Anthem
11:30 AM & 3:30 PM — Sand Sculpting Demonstrations
1 PM & 5:30 PM — Quick Sand Shows
3 PM — Community Challenge ends
4 PM — Community Challenge Awards
8 PM — Festival closes
SUNDAY, JULY 19
10 AM — Festival opens
10:30 AM — National Anthem
11:30 AM & 2 PM — Sand Sculpting Demonstrations
3 PM — Competition ends & judging begins
4 PM — Quick Sand Championship
5 PM — Masters & Semi-Pro Awards
7 PM — Festival closes
