Join WYRK as VISITERIE BRINGS THE BEACH TO TONAWANDA

The Travel Channel’s “Sand Masters” to Sculpt a Beach Scene with 5 Tons of Sand

Join Dale Mussesn and WYRK tomorrow from 4-6 as VisitErie brings the beaches of Presque Isle State Park to Tonawanda New York’s annual “Canal Fest” July 22^nd as part of the “Hello Summer, Hello Erie!” advertising campaign promoting Erie Pennsylvania’s beaches and nearby affordable family fun. 

In addition, VisitErie is once again teaming up with The Travel Channel’s “Sand Masters”, who will use five tons of sand to create a VisitErie themed sand sculpture at Canal Fest, incorporating the VisitErie logo, sand castle and other beach/water themes. Sand Masters is an American reality-television series that premiered June 1, 2011 on the Travel Channel. The show follows a team of sand sculptors as they travel to various locales to create elaborate sand structures for their business clients. With three seasons of Sand Masters airing on Travel Channel the Sand Guys have become the most recognized sand sculptors in the world. Their sculptures have been seen and enjoyed by millions in over thirty countries and nearly every state in the Union.

Canal Fest of the Tonawanda is the largest festival of its kind along the Erie Canal. It is an 8-day event (July 19-26) celebrating the Erie Canal and the history, featuring carnival rides, food vendors and music. Festivities are set up on Niagara and Young Streets in Tonawanda and Webster and Sweeney Streets in North Tonawanda. Itencompasses a two square mile area; jam packed full of fun and entertainment. Attendance is estimated anywhere from 200,000 - 250,000 for the eight-day run.  VisitErie’s Street Team will hand out Erie Adventure Guides and information on Erie’s attractions.

WHAT:             Tonawanda’s Canal Fest (July 19 - 26)

WHEN:             VisitErie will be at the Fest Wednesday July 22, 12 PM – 10 PM
WHERE:          Niagara & Young Streets in Tonawanda and Webster & Sweeney Streets in North Tonawanda

WHO:              VisitErie Staff and members of Erie’s Tourism Industry