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Ocala Cultural Arts is bringing the beach to Downtown Ocala for the first time with the Sand and Sun Festival! This exciting event will feature six professional, nationally acclaimed sand sculptors who will create large-scale, detailed sand sculptures based on an open theme. About The Julie Black Duo:
Julie Black is a GRAMMY-nominated and critically-acclaimed Florida singer-songwriter who echoes the intense energy of early blues & jazz legends. She is also a 2026 Palladium Creative Fellow and appears in WUSF's Jazz on Arts Axis feature on Florida Jazz Artists. Her soulful sound escapes time & genre.
Dave Eichenberger, is an award-winning guitarist and ambient composer (NEA artist, Dalì Museum, Seymour Duncan) known for his sonic explorations and meticulous approach to music.
Together, these artists create music that is transcendent and inspiring — this is music you can feel.
Artist Website: www.julieblackmusic.com
More about the Sand & Sun Festival:
This is a FREE event open to the public, offering a full day of family-friendly activities and creativity in downtown Ocala. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration of sand, sun, and fun!
Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy live music and community performances at Citizens’ Circle creating a lively atmosphere filled with energy and entertainment. Visitors will also enjoy eating at local food trucks, exploring offerings from community non-profits and sponsors, and shopping for unique items from artisan and craft vendors.
A panel of expert judges will evaluate the sculptures created and determine First and Second Place, with winners announced at 4:30 p.m., and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite sculpture to win the Fan Favorite Award.
Children are invited to explore the Sandcastle Playground, a hands-on area with a sand pit where they can build and shape their own sand creations.
For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or call 352-629-8447.
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Citizens Circle Ocala Fl, 151 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-2148, United States
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