Something extraordinary is happening this summer on the sands of New River Beach. One of Atlantic Canada’s most beloved and enduring events, the New River Beach Sand Sculpture Competition, is returning, but this time, it is bigger, bolder, and built to last (at least until the tide rolls in).
For nearly 40 years, sand sculptors and spectators have gathered at New River Beach Provincial Park to create and marvel at works of art destined to disappear. Now, the festival is evolving — growing from a single-day community event into a multi-day experience.
What hasn’t changed? The heart of it all: the sand, the sea, and the sense of wonder.
