THE Australian Sand Sculpting Championships are scheduled to return to Frankston from 28 March. 18 large-scale sculptures carved from more than 400 tonnes of sand are set to be completed, with 10 Australian sculptors and five international artists ready to get to work at McCombs Reserve on the Frankston Waterfront. The theme of the 2026 event is “The Enchanted Realm”, with sculptures set to depict castles, dragons, and mythical creatures. The event is funded by Frankston Council’s Destination Event Attraction Program and sponsored by EastLink. For more information visit sandstormevents.com/sandstorm-events-2026/First published in the Frankston Times – 27 January 2026