Sugar Sand Festival, Sea-Blues Festivals Canceled Due To Pandemic

CLEARWATER, FL — Due to the current health and safety concerns presented by the coronavirus pandemic, the annual Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival will not be held in 2021.

"Unfortunately, due to the current restrictions on large gatherings, the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival is unable to take place in April," Lisa Chandler, Sugar Sand Festival founder and organizer said. "We will continue to keep you informed and look forward to creating another sandtastic event in 2022."

The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival stands out as one of the best sand sculpture festivals in Florida, with world-renowned sand artists entered to win the best in show with their sand creations.

For the same reasons, Clearwater has also canceled its annual Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival this year. The festival, featuring fresh seafood and live blues music in Coachman Park, was scheduled for Feb. 22 and 23.