Port Aransas

 

Population 3,900.

 

SandFest draws 100,000.

 

The event covers maybe a half-mile of beach, but the crowds go way off into the distance just enjoying a beautiful day.

 

It gets a little tighter packed along the vendor aisle.

 

There is a chance for a chair massage at the Day Spa.

 

A live-music tent.

 

With live-musicians.

 

And the main attraction:  the Master sand-sculptors in action.

 

 

 

 

…doing the detail:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb0Iaag8iE4

 

 

 

 

A very nice elephant.

 

 

…in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voT-W9l9qaA

 

Careful work…

 

…with a special touch.

 

And every year, the training ground for future Master sand sculptors.