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Sugar Sand Festival reopens following strong storms

By FOX 13 News Staff
Updated  April 11, 2024 4:14pm EDT
Clearwater
FOX 13 Tampa Bay

CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival reopened at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday after being closed earlier in the day due to the threat of severe weather. 

Organizers say the sculptures were not damaged by the storms that pummeled the Bay Area prompting tornado and thunderstorm warnings in the early afternoon. 

The squall line brought heavy rain and winds, which caused delays at Tampa International Airport and knocked over a semi-truck in Tampa. 

10 years of the Sugar Sand Festival

The ultimate sandcastle building festival is celebrating 10 years. The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival kicked off over the weekend.

This is the last weekend of the Sugar Sand Festival, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary with elaborate sculptures depicting "Sands of Time."

In addition to the sand sculptures, there is a butterfly exhibit, sand-sculpting classes, and concerts. 

Friday, April 12

  • Chris Flowers 3 - 7 p.m.
  • 22N! 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 13

  • Josh Austin 12- 4 p.m.
  • Aubrey Wollett 4:30 - 7:30
  • Soul Circus Cowboys 7:30 p.m.
  • Fireworks 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 14

  • Salsa and Bachata 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Dance lessons 5 p.m.
  • Orquesta INFINIDAD 6 p.m.
  • Fireworks 9:30 p.m.

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