Professional, amateur and kids sand castle building contests highlight this free, family-friendly event
Professional and amateur sand carving teams compete in one of San Diego County’s most beloved traditions. The free, family-friendly, no alcohol event, includes a street festival, food fair and artisan booths, live music and entertainment. The Kids Zone will be filled with kid-friendly fun and entertainment. Public viewing of the sand castles takes place on Saturday only, throughout the day until 5:00 p.m. Best viewing time is 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The 2019 parade theme is “Under the Sea”.
Major Sponsors: Tillamook, CAL AM Water, County of San Diego, City of Imperial Beach and Port of San Diego.
Friday, July 12, 2019
7 am 3K Beach Walk/Run starting at the Pier
9:00 am Mayor’s 5th
Annual Imperial Beach Pier Swim & Paddle (Dempsey Holder Safety Center IB
Lifeguard Tower)
10 am – 11 am Mayor’s Breakfast at Pier Plaza
Noon – Dusk Exhibition sand castle on display
Saturday, July 13, 2019 — Pier Plaza, Dunes Park and Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach
7 am – 9 am Pancake Breakfast – Pier Plaza
9 am -10 am Sandcastle Parade – Theme: Under the Sea
8 am – 2 pm Master Sand Sculptureson the sand close to the IB Pier
10 am – 5 pm Sun & Sea Festival held along
Seacoast Drive from Portwood Pier Plaza to Dunes Park
10 am – 5 pm Kid’s Zone with children’s activities at Dune’s Park
Noon – 1:30 pm Kids ‘n Kastles sand castle building competition
adjacent to Dune’s Park
2 pm – 4 pm Sand Castle judging – This is the best time to view the sand
sculptures
4 pm – 5 pm Sand Castle Awards Ceremony at Pier Plaza
- No animals, however dogs on-leash are okay along festival area.
- No skateboards, no smoking nor alcohol will be allowed in the festival area or on the beach.
- TOURIST INFORMATION: http://sunandseafestival.com/
MEDIA CONTACT—CALL OR TXT: Julie Walke 858/449-2332, Abel Rodriguez 858/442-1080