One of the most fun summer events this weekend will be held downtown. The Seattle Sandfest. is a benefit for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Puget Sound that features giant sand sculptures in Westlake Park built by local community sponsors. Help out the Big Brothers and Big Sisters by buying vote tokens for a dollar to vote for your favorite sculptures, all of which are certain to be amazing. Last year I stumbled across the festival and was blown away by the huge, well-crafted sculptures. Stick around for live music by the Sonando, Pacific Island Band, and the Islanders and if you’ve got kids, be sure to dress them in play clothes so they can spend some quality time in the kids’ sandbox. Local merchants are joining in the fun by offering samples and discounts–check out the Sandfest site or pick up a brochure at the event for more details.