Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival

Mark your calendar, the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival returns April 11th - 27th in 2025

Top Things to Know about the 2025 Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival

There's no better way to see Clearwater Beach's famous white sand in action. This 17 day festival brings 17 skilled sand artists to craft masterpieces using 1,000 tons of sand in a 24,000 square-foot walk-through exhibit near Pier 60.

The festival also includes a children's play area, street performers, artisans, live entertainment, weekend fireworks, sand sculpting classes, speed sand demonstrations, and a master sand sculpting competition. Bring your camera and create your own story or take advantage of the complimentary photo with a general admission ticket.

Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit Hours:

• Sunday through Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 
• Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. 
• Easter Sunday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

Tickets

Skip the lines and visit the Sugar Sand Festival website to purchase tickets online. See pricing below.

• General Admission: $14
• Children 3 & Under: Free
• Baystar VIP Lounge: $70

All on-site ticket purchases will be cashless payment options only.

Purchase tickets online

Food & Drink

Food and drink vendors are still being determined for the 2025 festival. Check back soon for updates.

The Baystar VIP Lounge serves food and beverages after 5 p.m. Fridays - Sundays (closed on Easter Sunday, March 31).

VIP Lounge tickets include:

• (1) Fast Lane entrance and ticket admission to the Sugar Sand Walk Exhibit
• (1) Complimentary souvenir photo
• (1) Admission to the Baystar VIP Lounge
• (2) Beer, wine or seltzer beverages
• (2) Soda or bottled water beverages
• (1) Festival theme t-shirt and access to air-conditioned VIP restrooms

Live Entertainment at the Sugar Sand Festival

2025 entertainment info coming soon.

Parking

The closest parking to the event is the Pier 60 lot ($3/hr). It is located just southwest of the roundabout, beach side. There is some street parking north and south of the roundabout, two public parking garages located near the venue on Coronado (Hyatt Regency and Surf Style) and one public parking garage located on north beach in the Pelican Walk Plaza. An alternative is to take advantage of the free Park & Ride. Find more information on parking, alternative transportation and hotels. 

Ferry & Trolley Service

Skip the drive and don't worry about parking with the Clearwater Ferry or Jolley Trolley. Both can help you avoid traffic and save you time and money.

• The Ferry operates Fridays, Saturday and Sundays during the Sugar Sand Festival.
• The Trolley has a continuous schedule that runs every day along the beach and from surrounding coastal areas. Check their daily routes to see where you can hop aboard.

Where to Stay

The best way to experience the festival is to stay on Clearwater Beach. You'll be able to bask in the sunshine and enjoy all the beach has to offer while having easy access to the event. Consider nearby options like the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, East Shore Resort, and Sandpearl Resort. 

Check out more places to stay on Clearwater Beach

Where to Eat Nearby

There is no shortage of food options in Clearwater Beach. You can never go wrong with a stop at the famous Frenchy's Rockaway Grill. Enjoy fresh seafood with your feet in the sand and a side of Gulf-front views. Stop in at Jimmy's Crow's Nest for a drink and panoramic views of Clearwater Beach. Soak in the picture-perfect sunset views overlooking Pier 60. And the best part is, you're just steps away from the festival.