Sand On Whyte

We enjoyed another great Boardwalk #SandonWhyte Festival with 66,000 visitors that took in The Intentional Beach! Special thanks to our amazing, dedicated volunteers & the Complete Your Old Strathcona Experience ambassadors.
See you next year!

We are thrilled to announce the winner of the People’s Choice sculpture..."Strathcona Castle" WINS with 32% out of 5,836 votes. This sculpture was Peter Vogelaar’s design & work, with help from Olivier Deveau as well as their apprentice Doug.
Congratulations! #SandonWhyte #mybwalkmoment #yegevents #yegfestivals #yegarts #yeg #Exploreedmonton

Thank you to all our staff, site crew, artists, and volunteers who worked very hard throughout Boardwalk Sand on Whyte. We are lucky to have such a dedicated team creating sand carving magic!

Have you voted for your favourite sand carving down at Boardwalk Sand on Whyte? Be sure to visit The Intentional Beach this weekend, open 10am-10pm in #OldStrathcona.
So far, the votes are... Lifeguard's Dream 7% Catching the Wave 7%... Sun Bathing Beauty 23% Wildlife Tree 30% Strathcona Castle 31%
#SandonWhyte #SOW2018 #mybwalkmoment #OldStrathcona #WhyteAve #yegevents #yegfestivals
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The Whyte Avenue Art Walk transforms Old Strathcona into an outdoor art gallery starting today through to Sunday, July 8! Hundreds of artists and their art fill the sidewalks and parks for you to explore.
See event details below or head on over to www.art-walk.ca! #OldStrathcona #WhyteAve #yegevents #yegfestivals #yegarts #yegsummer #yeg

Happy Friday! There's a lot to see and do this weekend in #OldStrathcona.
Enjoy the stunning sand carvings and The Intentional Beach at Sand on Whyte, through to Sunday. Rock out to live music kicking off at 2pm on Saturday & Sunday, see the music schedule here: https://buff.ly/2zhkz5V
See you at the beach!
... #SandonWhyte #SOW2018 #mybwalkmoment #yegarts #yegevents #yegfestivals #yeg #yegfamily #yegfamilyfun
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A throwback Thursday moment from Sand on Whyte. Come down to the Intentional Beach this year! The festival runs until this Sunday!

CONTEST ALERT: Planning to visit The Intentional Beach this weekend? Snap a selfie and share with us on Instagram and you could win a GC from Ohana Donuterie!
Contest details below. We will choose a winner and announce on Sunday, July 8. #SandonWhyte #SOW2018 #mybwalkmoment #yegevents #yeg #yegfestivals #yegsummer #yegkids #yegfamily #OldStrathcona #whyteave #yegarts

The S.S. Minnow awaits you on the Incidental Beach at Boardwalk Sand on Whyte. Comment if you know what it's a reference to. No Googling!
Open 10am-10pm until Sunday!
#mybwalkmoment #sandonwhyte

Check out "Lifeguard's Dream" by professional sand carving artist Peter Vogelaar.
How do the artists create these works of art? It’s a process of the right sand, water, compaction into forms and artistic talent.
See this masterpiece in person 10am-10pm at Boardwalk Sand on Whyte!
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Complete your Old Strathcona Experience during the Festival with great deals offered by local businesses throughout the neighbourhood!
During Boardwalk Sand on Whyte, you can get... - 15% off on yummy treats from Sugared & Spiced Baked Goods Inc.! Buy this offer now @ https://buff.ly/2lRiYdE - 20% off at Seorak Teppan & Bar. Get this offer here https://buff.ly/2lXxi45
... #SandonWhyte #SOW2018 #yegfood #OldStrathcona #WhyteAve #yegarts #yeglocal #yegevents #yegfestivals #yegcommunity
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It takes the support from Funders, Partners, and Sponsors to make sand carving magic happen each year at Boardwalk Sand on Whyte. We would like to thank our neighbourhood sponsors for supporting the Festival. We would not be able to do it without you!
Thank you to Old Strathcona - Whyte Avenue, Old Strathcona Farmers' Market, Ohana Donuterie, The Paint Spot & Have Mercy Southern Table & Bar!
#SandonWhyte #SOW2018 #OldStrathcona #WhyteAve #yeglocal #yegcommunity #yegevents #yegfood #yegarts

Take a look at one of the amazing carvings at the Boardwalk #SandonWhyte Festival. This piece is titled "Catching the Wave" created by professional sand carving artist, Guy-Olivier Deveau - Sand sculptor. See this carving and more in person from 10am-10pm through to July 8 in #OldStrathcona.
Don't forget to vote for your favourite carving, you will be entered to win awesome GC's!

Thank you for a record 14,000 in attendance on Canada Day at Boardwalk Sand on Whyte! We're open 10am-10pm until Sunday.

Make the most of your visit to #SandonWhyte and Complete your Old Strathcona Experience! Take advantage of special deals offered by businesses throughout Old Strathcona on dining, entertainment, & activities.
Throughout the Festival, you can get... - 15% off at Fumaca Brazilian Steakhouse - Edmonton. Get this deal now @ https://buff.ly/2NlVVnG - One Pour & Pretzel for $11 (37% off) from Situation Brewing Company. Get this deal @ https://buff.ly/2NoDXRI
... #yegfood #yegevents #yegfestival #OldStrathcona #WhyteAve #yegsummer #yeg
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Can you believe the Wildlife Tree artist had never sand sculpted animals before? Open 10am-10pm daily, including this holiday Monday!
#yeg #mybwalkmoment #sandonwhyte