Date Of Visits: August, 2026

Location: Yarmouth, MA

Website:Yarmouth Sand Sculpture Trail 2026

Summary: 24 sand sculptures are located throughout the Yarmouth area

Cape Cod, specifically Yarmouth, is known for its sand. But, the sand isn’t just located on the beach or your clothes when you get you back from the beach. Instead, this sand is found all over Yarmouth.

Each year, Fitzysnowman sculpts 23 sand sculptures in various locations in Yarmouth, MA. There were 24 this year. But, more on that later. The themes of the sand sculptures ranged from movie characters to patriotic themes celebrating America’s 250th anniversary of independence. I have noticed that each year I see them, many of the sculptures at certain locations have the same themes each year.

I am posting the sculptures in the order I saw them, mostly in reverse order of how they are listed on the web site for the trail map. But, you can see them in any order! The sand sculptures were made in June and, after all of the rain and other New England conditions, some of them were a little worse for wear.

The first sand sculpture was at the Cape Cod Welcome Center on Rte 6 East, a short distance from the Sagamore Bridge. This sculpture celebrates our anniversary of independence as well as the hatching of some turtles that inhabit the Cape Cod area.

This sculpture is located at Ifaw (290 Summer St, Yarmouth Port)

This sculpture at Wharf Yarmouthport (13 Willow St, Yarmouth) is a tribute to a store that is no longer in business but used to be a staple for many malls in the New England area and beyond New England. In fact, at its peak Christmas Tree Shops operated 82 stores in 20 states.

This tribute to the Boston Party is located on Strawberry Lane in Yarmouthport.

This sculpture at Coast and Cape Bank shows some manta rays or sting rays. People have spotted both manta rays and sting rays in New England, usually during the summer.

This sculpture, located on the grounds of the Winslow Crocker House, was another tribute to the fighters of the American Revolution, presumably the privateer John Paul Jones.

This sculpture at Taylor Bray Farms was one of my favorites on the trail.

A few of the sand sculptures paid tribute to the Toy Story franchise which was timely since there is a new Toy Story movie being released soon. This sculpture at Bayberry Hills Golf Course shows Woody with a golf ball.

Of course, what sand sculpture trail in New England would be complete without a Dunkin Donuts sculpture!

This sculpture at Today Real Estate is another sculpture celebrating the country’s independence.

New England is known for its lobsters. So, this sand sculpture at Cape Cod 5 seems appropriate.

This sculpture at Bass River Golf Course is another tribute to the Toy Story movie series. Buzz seems to be admiring one of his drives!

Cape Cod Creamery always has some very cute and interesting sculptures each year. This dog or dog-like creature seems to be enjoying a cone.

This sculpture at Yarmouth Town Hall is a tribute to Parker’s River Landing, one of the many parks in the area.

This sculpture, located at The Pancake Man, was a little damaged during my visit, unfortunately.

This sculpture at the Cape Cod Motor Inn shows a classic car in front of the hotel. What better way to take in all of the attractions!

Shark sightings have become more prevalent in the Cape Cod area over the years. And this shark at the Riviera Beach Resorts has the right idea! I can’t think of a better way to relax and maybe scare off a few tourists!

The Hole In One donut shop shows what looks like a police officer driving a very happy surfer somewhere while he inspects a donut.

This sand sculpture, located at John G. Sears & Sons Landscaping, wasn’t on the sand sculpture trail map. And I only came across by chance on the way to a different sand sculpture.

The Yarmouth Chamber Visitor Center always has a grand sculpture on their property. And this year was no different! I was lucky to get this eagle in the photo. Kidding. It’s one of the decorations along with a fisherman and a deer and a tree that must look very festive during the holidays!

The LAER Realty Partners always uses an image of a lion, the company mascot, for their sculpture. It’s interesting to see the little details of these sculptures. For instance, this sculpture for the real estate agency has a home on the key and houses at the bottom of the sculpture with the years of the country on them.

This very patriotic sculpture, which held up surprisingly well especially given the intricate details, is located at the Bellew Tile and Marble Company.

The Cove celebrated their 40th anniversary with this sand sculpture.

The sculpture at the Cape Sands Inn was the last sculpture on the tour (or the first if you see them in the order of the map).

I found afew other fun things along the sand sculpture trail such as this cute land marker. It’s an awfully long way to Tokyo, Japan!

This Gull located at the Cape Cod Welcome Center is called Clionda (pronounced “Clean-ah). It is a Herring Gull with a message: “We need to take care of our beautiful landscape and keep it cleaner”

The sculpture is meant to inspire all who see it to become better stewards of our planet and to create a responsible environment for the Cape and Islands. The makers of the sculpture encourage people to take simple steps to keep the environment clean such as using reusable instead of single-use plastic, taking trash with you if a trash can is full or not available (“carry in, carry out”) and recycle or repurpose what you can.

Clionda is made with marina-debris cleaned off local beaches as well as post-consumer waste. She was cared for by accomplished activist Sarah J Thornington.

It should only take an hour or so to see all of these amazing sand sculptures by vehicle. It took me closer to 2 or 2.5 hours because I took breaks and explored the area while I took some of the photos. Definitely take some time to enjoy the Taylor Bray farm if you do visit these sculptures. They will be on display until the weekend of Oct 12.