Headlands Beach Fest celebrates the elements of wind, water and sand, creating an incredible event on Ohio’s longest beach.
After a 2-year hiatus, Headlands BeachFest returns to the Headlands Beach State Park on Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The “ultimate beach party” features all-day entertainment, hands-on activities, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and is highlighted by the Ohio Master Sand Sculpting Competition.
First held in 2014, BeachFest attracts upwards of 15,000 visitors annually from across Northeast Ohio as well as surrounding states. The event was canceled in 2019 as a result of historically high Lake Erie water levels and in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s Ohio Master Sand Sculpting Competition will feature three world champion sand sculptors who will build their larger-than-life creations over three days. Work will begin on Thursday, July 15th and will be completed sometime during the afternoon of the event when BeachFest attendees will have the opportunity to vote for and crown the winner of this year’s competition.
And, kids of all ages will also have plenty of opportunity to get their hands dirty as well by competing in the Family Sandcastle Building Contest.
Music will be by provided by DJ Stray. Other entertainment includes the Jasmine Dragons acrobatic show and Bubble Magic.
Nearly a dozen food trucks will be on hand offering everything from wood-fired pizza to kettle corn. The arts and crafts vendors will be selling a variety of beach-themed items.
Headlands BeachFest is presented by LakeHealth and sponsored by Meijer, Mutsko Insurance, CT Consultants, Mimi Vanderhaven, and Remarkable Lake County.
Headlands Beach State Park is located at 9601 Headlands Road. Admission and parking to this event are free.