2024 Sand Sculpture Contest
​presented by Sand Castle University & Suncoast Beach Service

The Annual Sand Sculpture Contest presented by Sand Castle University & Suncoast Beach Service is held on the Saturday of the festival at the west end of the beach at the public beach access. Seating for spectators is provided by Suncoast Beach Service. Sand Castle demonstrations by Sand Castle University.

Registration and building begins at 11:00am. Judging of the sculptures will begin at 3:00pm. This is a family-oriented event for appropriate sand sculptures. Coloring of the sand is not permitted at the beach.

Sand sculpting tools as well as professional advice will be made available by Sand Castle University during competition hours.

Age Categories - Max of 4 per team:

• 5 - 10 years
• 11 - 15 years

• 16 years & up – Adult

• Family (all ages)​ - If you wish to help your child/children please enter the “Family” category.

Prizes for each category:

• Winner: Cash Prize, (1) Sand Sculpture Trophy per team, (1) ribbon & (1) poster per team member (limit 4)

• 2nd Place: (1) Ribbon & (1) poster per team member (limit 4)

• 3rd Place:  (1) Ribbon & (1) poster per team member (limit 4)​

• Honorable Mention: (1) Ribbon & (1) poster per team member (limit 4)​

Demos & Classes

Sand Castle University will be on-site with live demonstration at the same location as Saturday's contest.

Thursday: Sponsor logo demonstration by Sand Castle University. Viewing only.

Friday: Free sand castle classes at 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. lasting roughly an hour. Participants are based on a first-come, first serve basis. All tools and training provided.