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‘We’re really pleased:’ over 115,000 view Parksville Beach Festival sand sculptures
PARKSVILLE — A solid stretch of amazing weather contributed to an increase in visitors to the annual Beach Festival.
A total of 115,203 visitors were recorded entering the gates of the Sand Sculpting competition venue throughout the nearly six-week event, which wrapped Sunday, Aug. 18.
Parksville Beach Festival Society president Cheryl Dill told NanaimoNewsNOW the excellent attendance also translated to the main stage performances hosted at the new Outdoor Theatre.
“Our numbers were the strongest so far for the third season in operation, so we’re really pleased with the number of people flocking to Parksville and also the support from local residents.”