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2022 Sun & Sea Festival

Schedule of Events

Friday, July 15, 2022

Portwood Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Local sand-carving teams will start building on the sand close to the IB Pier.
Noon to Dusk Exhibition sandcastle on display
Mayor’s Breakfast at Veteran’s Park – for info and times contact https://www.imperialbeachca.gov/
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. – The Sandcastle Ball

Saturday, July 16, 2022

Portwood Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Exhibition sandcastle on display
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local teams will complete building on the sand close to the IB Pier.
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Entertainment will take place on the Portwood Pier Plaza outdoor stage. Entertainment Lineup
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sandcastle judging – This is the best time to view the sand sculptures
3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Awards Ceremony at Pier Plaza

Dunes Park – Imperial Beach

9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kids ‘n Kastles sandcastle building competition in Dunes Park


  • No animals, however dogs on-leash are okay in festival area.  
  • No skateboards, no smoking and no alcohol will be allowed in the festival area or on the beach.

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