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Galveston Summer Events

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on
 June 1, 2018

2018 Galveston Summer Events are plentiful. Galveston has long been famous for sandy beaches and warm waters. It’s sunshine and gulf breezes attract millions of visitors each year. 2017 actually produced over 6 million Island visitors. Galveston expects and is prepared to welcome even more guests in 2018. Make your plans and join in on all the fun that Galveston has to offer. There really is something for everyone in this years Galveston Summer Events.

Sandcastle Building Lessons – are being offered at Stewart Beach near the Stewart Beach Pavilion. “Sandcastle Days” will take place eachGalveston-summer-events-small-girl-playing-on-the-beach Saturday from June 2 thru August 18. An instructor will build a sandcastle from 8-11 am.? Afterwards, FREE Lessons will be given at 11? am, 1 pm, & 3 pm. Limited supplies will be available. All participants are encouraged to bring buckets and shovels. Oh Yeah, don’t forget your hat, sun glasses, sun screen, and water. You will want to stay most of the day for this family fun learning experience. Then go jump in the water a grab a bite to eat. This is one of the best Galveston Summer Events.

Bands on the Sand at Moody Gardens – will be providing your favorite music every Friday and Saturday Evening from June 8-9 thru August 10-11. Local and Regional Bands will entertain you from 6-10 pm each evening at Moody Gardens’ private Palm Beach. Galveston Summer Events like this is why folks love Galveston. For more information about Palm Beach and Bands on the Sand, please Call 800-582-4673.

Movie Nite on the Strand – continues to be a wildly popular FREE happening. Saengerfest Park hosts at 2300 Strand.?Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head to downtown Galveston for a FREE family-friendly movie under the stars. Outdoor movies are shown the first Saturday of each month March thru October. All films begin at dusk. Come enjoy one of your favorite Galveston Summer Events with us!

Make your Summer plans early and schedule a comfortable place to stay as well. Galveston Tropical Condos can provide you with the finest and most comfortable Condos available anywhere in Galveston! Every Condo has a Gulf of Mexico view. They all a have a fully equipped kitchen as well!?Contact Marilyn and reserve your condo today!

Categories : Blog, Things To Do
Tags : Condos, FREE Movies, Galveston Events, Galveston Summer, Galveston Tropical Condos, Marilyn Swanson, Moody Gardens, Sandcastles
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Sandcastle Competition

Posted by Marilyn Swanson on
 May 1, 2016
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Larry and Linda at AIA Competition

The AIA (American Institute of Architects) will bring one of the World’s largest Sandcastle?building competitions back to Galveston. For decades this has been one of the Family Friendly extravaganzas of the Summer. It’s not just sandcastles like you build with the kids for an hour. These architectural masterpieces have to be seen to believe. They are huge! They are unique! They are magnificent! They are a must see! Tons of sand goes into the making of everyone of the sixty plus entries. Most of these creative designs will take hours to build by teams of expert sandcastle builders.333 - Sandcastle

AIA Sandcastle Competition;

The competition begins promptly at 9:00 AM on Saturday morning the 4th of June. East Beach is this events traditional home, and this year is no exception. Arrive early so you can see how a massive pile of sand, the size?a garage, can be turned into a work of art. Sand & Beach Art, but art nonetheless. Arrive late and you will miss this magical moment in time. Judging begins at 3:00 PM and this competitive event is over after the 4:30 PM Awards ceremony. Once high tide comes onshore the competition is really over. Bring your camera as you won’t believe what these?architects and engineers can build in a few hours.

Pay attention to the tools used and techniques that they employ. It truly is remarkable what they can do with a few billion grains of sand. Your children will be very pleased as well. Lot’s of these competitive team entries aren’t castles at all. Some are famous cartoon characters. Others are automobiles. Lot’s 331 - Sand Castle Imageof animals will be developed. Seascapes are common. You won’t know until you know, what the team next to you is erecting. No matter what these geniuses decide to show us, you can be certain that it will be impressive. Most of the time you won’t even believe what you are seeing. Yes, it is that amazing. It is also fun, lots of fun. Fun for the entire family regardless of age. Hope you can attend this wildly popular and unique event. Don’t forget you hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, & camera . . . . . . you will be disappointed if you do!

Categories : Blog, Things To Do
Tags : AIA, American Institute of Architects, East Beach, Family Friendly, galveston, Sandcastle Building, Sandcastle Building Competitions, Sandcastle Competitions, Sandcastles

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