As I write this blog, initially intended to celebrate the end of an unfortunate streak of poor weather, pouring rain and thunder sound outside of my office window. We here at Sandcastle love water, but would prefer it in our pools instead of falling from the sky. Rain or shine, summer 2008 is in full swing!

Sandcastle's Summerfest brought in guests that were ready and willing to partake in the array of funny games for fun prizes. The Titanic Scavenger Hunt and Frozen T-shirt Contest proved to be crowd favorites. Sunny weather was gratefully welcomed on seven out of the nine days of Summerfest. Not perfect, but we'll take it!

The 2008 debut of Sandcastle's nightlife, Saturday Night Swim and Dive-In Movies, took place this past weekend. Although questionable weather forecasts may have deterred some guests from attending these exciting events, those who did seemed to enjoy both the motion picture and motion of the ocean-like wave pool. Dive-In Movie Night plays Bee Movie on July 13th.

Word has finally spread about Sandbar's revamp for the 2008 season. Say goodbye to your typical overcrowded dance club or hole-in-the-wall bar. Sandbar features an impressive view of the moonlit Mon, great music, and drink specials, plus the use of the Sandbar pool, hot tub, fire pits, pool tables, ping-pong tables, bocce ball, and huge chess set.

Sandbar seems to be attracting more and more each weekend. Catch B94 broadcasting live this Saturday night, sleep in, then return to listen to the sounds of Charlie Apple at Sandcastle's Jukebox Sunday Night. That's my plan!

For now, we're gearing up for a busy July at the park. The long list of July radio promotions took me a while to add, so be sure to check out all that we have planned on the Special Events and Promotions portion of our website.

Riverplex picnics fill our July calendar, anxious Waterpark guests flood our pools, and we hope that sometime soon, sunshine will be all that is raining down on us. Bring on the heat, July!