# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Parksville Beach Festival promises fun in the sun at the Parksville Community Park located alongside Parksville’s beautiful beach. Starting with the world-renowned, signature event, the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition, opening weekend is July 10, 11 and 12 with the sculpture exhibition open until August 16. This ever-popular event features a 30-hour competition between thirty international master sculptors. Sculptors begin by pounding sand on Thursday, July 9 to create the sculpting base that is essential to a successful sculpture.

The sculptures are available for viewing from July 13 through to August 16 from 9:30am-8:30pm daily. Admission is by suggested donation of $5 per person. Since 1999, the Parksville Beach Festival Society has donated over a $1.2 Million from the gate proceeds to non-profit organizations and community projects.

Known to locals as “Beachfest”, this 5 ½ week-long family-oriented festival, not only includes the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition; the public can also enjoy weekend concerts; daily buskers on the boardwalk and two evenings where the sculptures are illuminated for late night viewing.

Start planning your summer today at www.parksvillebeachfest.ca and see you at the beach! See less
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/quality-foods-sand-sculpting-exhibition/200029722594950
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, contests, festivals, nonprofit, concerts, music, entertainment
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 916

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Parksville
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 193 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H2
- **lat**: 49.32061
- **long**: -124.30827
- **full address**: 193 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H2

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition being held?
  - **A:** Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition takes place on Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am at 193 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H2.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition?
  - **A:** Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition is organized by Parksville Beach Festival.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Parksville Beach Festival's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Parksville Beach Festival a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Parksville Beach Festival has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Parksville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 910+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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