Sandy Masters of the Stampede | Calgary News

Six sand sculptors, led by five-time world champion Karen Fralich and including Western art legend Rusty Croft, transformed the Calgary Stampede into a sandy art festival, crafting ten massive, live-carved Western-themed sculptures that weigh up to 40 tonnes. Working together across diverse styles, they spent days compressing sand, letting it set overnight, then carving intricate scenes—from Heavy Horse Show giants to Stampede founders—while crowds of all ages marvel at the skill and spirit. These temporary masterpieces, supplied by AG Baxter and displayed across downtown venues, celebrate the Stampede’s heritage with playful prompts like cowboy boots and pancake breakfasts, turning sand into unforgettable art. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25fc21ee92d3e14b