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Sanding Ovations
964.8(180)
Editor's take
4.8/5 from 180 reviews plus consistent praise for stunning, detailed sculptures and a free, lively festival makes it a top Tampa Bay pick.
What visitors say
Visitors consistently rave about the intricate, huge sand sculptures and lively mix of free music, vendors, and food trucks on the beach.
Treasure Island’s annual Sanding Ovations pairs huge, intricate sand sculptures with live music, vendors, fireworks, and a beach-ready festival vibe—free to enter.
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- 2026 event dates Nov 19-22, 2026; encore weekend Nov 28-29, 2026Hours for each event day were not clearly published in the search results
