“Sand Creations” Festival – 9th Edition

On July 12, 2025 (Saturday), the beach at the Palace in Balchik – once the retreat of Queen Marie of Romania – will host the 9th edition of the children’s festival “Sand Creations”, announced its founder and organizer, Martin Krastev.

Participants will have one hour to create the most beautiful works possible from sand and treasures of the sea, while a jury of professional artists and cultural experts will award special prizes to the most outstanding creations.

“What makes the ‘Sand Creations’ festival unique is that participation is free, it encourages children to explore art, and leaves a wonderful summer memory of Balchik. It’s a celebration where everyone receives medals, certificates, and even a treat of ice cream – because nothing is better than a child’s happy smile!” – said Martin Krastev.

The festival is held annually under the auspices of the State Cultural Institute – Palace Cultural Center. Organizers welcome all children who wish to take part, reminding them to bring buckets and shovels.

Applications are accepted until July 11 via the festival website – https://pqsuchnoizk.weebly.com – or by phone at 0892 474 998.
In case of bad weather, the festival will be rescheduled to a date announced by the organizers.

Program for July 12, 2025 (Saturday):

• Registration: 15:30 – 16:30

• Creative Time: 16:30 – 17:30

• Awards Ceremony: 18:15

For more details, visit the festival website: https://pqsuchnoizk.weebly.com

Over the past eight editions (2016–2024, in Balchik and Albena resort), more than 600 children from around the world have participated in the festival.
Since 2019, “Sand Creations” has been included in the national cultural calendar of the Ministry of Culture, and in 2022 it received the first special award for voluntary mission from the National Student Council Representation as part of the initiative “Volunteer Mission – (Im)possible”, organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.