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Annual Sandcastle Days returns to South Padre Island

Annual Sandcastle Days festival returns to South Padre Island in October 2026 with sand sculptures, live music, vendors, and beach activities.

By Gabriela Gonzalez·2 hr ago

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Sandcastle Days is returning to South Padre Island in October.

The annual event is a family-friendly celebration featuring a weekend packed with sand sculpture exhibits, live music, vendors, and beach activities.

Sandcastle Days 2026 will get a head start on Monday, Sept. 28 to welcome artists for a group sand sculpture.

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