About SandFest

Chimney Bluffs State Park, Lake Ontario, Wolcott, New York, USA | Photo by Leo Kenney

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What Is a SandFest?

ISCS SandFest is a gathering of people who enjoy studying and trading sand!  Multiple days of fun with sand!

Members of the International Sand Collectors Society meet to share their knowledge and enjoyment of sand and anyone interested in sand.

The most recent SandFest was the first SandFest ever held in the US Northeast. It was held on September 25, 26, 27, 28, 2025, on Lake Ontario at the Sterling Nature Center in Sterling , NY.

Now, the search is on the for a venue for the next SandFest, year to be determined.

Reasons to Attend a SandFest

  • The presentations are excellent!

  • The workshops are educational and fun!

  • The field trips are a great opportunity to collect sand!

  • You get to see ISCS members you rarely get to see!

  • You get to see sand friends you rarely get to see!

  • You get to make new sand friends!

  • You get to trade lots of sand with lots of people!