An impacted artist restored damage on Sunday following an apparent vandalism spree at the annual sand sculpting competition in Parksville, according to the Parksville Beach Festival Society.
The incident occurred on July 12, 2026, at the Parksville Community Park, where the competition is held. The society reported that several sculptures were damaged overnight.
βWhile this setback is disappointing, we know our community is resilient,β said a spokesperson for the society. The artist, whose name has not been released, worked to repair the sculptures on Sunday.
No suspects have been identified, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are investigating the incident. The festival continues as scheduled.
