CASA of Grant County, Inc.

09/03/2026

Super grateful for the time Alli was able to spend here with us! We wish you the best!

08/12/2026

08/10/2026

🎁 Our Community Showed Up BIG!

Building sand sculptures is hard work, so each year we love surprising our builders with giveaway prizes as a little extra THANK YOU for spending the day creating, competing, and making the CASA Sand Sculpture Artfest so much fun!

This year, our local businesses absolutely spoiled them. ❤️ More than $1,400 in prizes were donated for our team-member drawings!

A huge CASA THANK YOU to:

The aMPersand • Boomtown Donuts • Culver’s • Don’s Tap • Encounter Cafe • Crest Lanes Bowling • First Farmers Bank & Trust • Flower Cart Lady • Greek’s Pizzeria • Heart and Soul Therapeutic Massage • Radio Classics • King Gyros • La Charreada • Los Amores • Obi’s BBQ • Pana Donuts • Payne’s • PC Brick Oven Pizza • Planet Fitness • Rachel’s Taste of Indiana • Train Station

You helped us celebrate the people who rolled up their sleeves, got sandy, and brought Artfest to life. 🏰

Local businesses supporting local people supporting CASA kids—that’s community. ❤️

Thank you for helping us make our 18th Annual CASA Sand Sculpture Artfest extra special!

08/04/2026

Super proud of this girl! The journey has been an honor and privilege to be a part of!

07/24/2026

💜 Congratulations to First Farmers Bank & Trust, recipient of the 2026 Golden Pail Award! 🏆

This year's award carries special meaning.

First Farmers Bank & Trust dedicated their incredible sculpture to the memory of Sandy Beouy, a steadfast CASA supporter and friend whose unexpected passing in May left a lasting void in our community. Sandy believed in children, believed in CASA, and believed in making a difference.

For many years, Sandy and First Farmers Bank & Trust have stood beside CASA of Grant County—supporting our mission and helping us advocate for children who need a voice.

Thank you, First Farmers Bank & Trust, for creating such a meaningful tribute and for your unwavering commitment to the children of Grant County. Your support continues to shape brighter futures.

💙💛 Congratulations on your well-deserved Golden Pail Award!

07/24/2026

🌊 Congratulations to the City of Marion!

The 2026 Mayor of the Sandlot Award goes to the City of Marion and the creative team from Splash House for their fun, playful, and crowd-pleasing sculpture!

Thank you for your continued partnership and for bringing creativity, community spirit, and smiles to the 18th Annual CASA Sand Sculpture Artfest.

Together, we're helping Shape Brighter Futures for children in Grant County. 💙

07/23/2026

🏆 A special delivery for Marion's Mayor!

Although Mayor Ronald Morrell was unable to attend the 18th Annual CASA Sand Sculpture Artfest, we were delighted to personally present him with the 2026 Mayor of the Sandlot Award alongside the talented Splash House team who created the winning sculpture.

Mayor Morrell graciously chose to leave the award on display at The Splash House for the remainder of the season, where guests can enjoy it as they visit this summer.

Thank you, Mayor Morrell, the City of Marion, and the incredible Splash House team for supporting CASA of Grant County and helping make this year's Artfest such a success!

💙 Congratulations again on a well-deserved honor!

07/22/2026

🦅 Congratulations to Oak Hill!

The Raisin Awareness Award recognizes a sculpture that powerfully raises awareness—and Oak Hill did just that.

Their breathtaking eagle sculpture was inspired by a simple but meaningful reminder:

"Every child deserves someone who believes in their flight." ❤️

Congratulations Oak Hill for using creativity to inspire hope and advocate for children.

Thank you for helping us continue Shaping Growth for children in Grant County!