Annual Sanding Ovations Master's Cup

Come see Treasure Island’s beach come to life at the 2025 Sanding Ovations event scheduled November 20-23 and November 29-30, 2025. See what happens when master sculptors use their imaginations and turn piles of sand and buckets of water into “outSANDing” works of art. Treasure Island is the Sand Sculpture Capital of Florida!

In addition to viewing the amazing sand sculptures, enjoy live music, food, a craft market and a children's area featuring sand-sculpting lessons. 

This event is free and open to the public. 

Sanding Ovations Schedule

• Artists begin creating the sand sculptures on November 10, 2025.
• The event officially kicks off Nov. 20, and is held Nov. 20-23 and 29-30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
• Don't miss the fireworks on Saturday night, Nov. 22!
• Sculptures may stay up on the beach until January, if weather allows.

Meet the Sculptors

This year’s sandy wonderland will be created through the imaginations of master sculptors such as Sue McGrew, Deborah Barrett-Cutulle, Melineige Beauregard,  Benoit Dutherage, Fergus Mulvany, Damon Meri, Abe Waterman and Bruce Phillips. Learn more about each artist.

Things to Know Before You Go

• This is a cashless event, so please bring a credit or debit card.
• Dogs are not permitted on Treasure Island's beaches.
• Beach wheelchairs will be available at the information and merchandise tent. There's no cost but you do need to leave your driver's license while you have the chair. First-come, first-served.

Transportation & Parking Options

Sanding Ovations is a very popular event, so be sure to make a plan ahead of time.

Ride the Beach Trolley

If you are staying at a hotel on one of our beaches, you can ride the Suncoast Beach Trolley to Treasure Island where the event will be held.

Where to Park & Ride a Shuttle

Shuttles on Friday, Nov. 21

The shuttle will run from 4-11 p.m. from two locations: 

• Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis Facility (10315 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island)
• The Club at Treasure Island (400 Treasure Island Causeway, park only in designated areas). 

Saturday shuttles on Nov. 22 and 29

Shuttles will run from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. from several locations:

• Treasure Bay (10315 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island)
• Paradise Lutheran Church (10255 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island)
• The Club at Treasure Island (400 Treasure Island Causeway, park only in designated areas)
• Madeira Beach Fundamental School (591 Tom Stuart Causeway)
• Sunset Beach Pavilion (800 West Gulf Boulevard)

Sunday shuttles on Nov. 23 and 30

Shuttles will run from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. from three locations:

• Treasure Bay (10315 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island)
• Paradise Lutheran Church (10255 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island)
• The Club at Treasure Island (400 Treasure Island Causeway, park only in designated areas)

Shuttles will run from 1 - 7 p.m. from one location:

• Madeira Beach Fundamental School (591 Tom Stuart Causeway, Madeira Beach)

If You Decide to Use Uber or Lyft

Drop-off and pick-up location is at City Hall (10451 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island)

Parking Within Walking Distance of Sanding Ovations

• Treasure Island Community Center (metered parking)
• Treasure Island Park ($30 event parking)
• St. Petersburg Municipal Beach (metered parking)
• Treasure Island City Hall (metered parking)
• Some privately owned lots will also be available nearby, all priced individually