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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…
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