Long Beach Sea Festival - Great Sand Sculpture Contest

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Long Beach Sand Sculpture
Brought to you by Alfredo's Beach Club

Great Sand Sculpture Contest

2011 Date to Be Announced

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“An Official Event of The Long Beach Sea Festival Presented By Charter”

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The 77th annual Long Beach Sand Sculpture Contest

Live music, Alfredo's famous BBQ, arts and crafts vendors, a kids zone and incredible sand sculptures all help to showcase one of the oldest sand castle contest in the USA. Making this a do not miss event. We have added a corp. challenge this year pitting area restaurants, city dept's. and realtors against each other for the coveted trophy and bragging rights.. Sand castle building classes are now forming.

To get more info, sponsorship opportunities or to register your team please call 434 1542

Multiple prize categories!

Fun, food and music too!

Free for spectators!
Food/Beverage for sale

REGISTRATION:
Pre-Registration is available, click here to download application.
On-Site registration registration opens at 8am carving begins at 9am for all
individuals and teams categories. Team Captains shall
register for their teams. Plots will be available on the day of
the event, on a first come first serve basis.

2011 Information to be announced

Masters category starts on Friday and continues through Sunday at 3pm

2011 Information to be announced

New this year "Grunion Gazette Kids Sculpting Contest" Free for all Children

Individual under 12yrs - Number of teams under 12yrs - 10 participants max
Individual over 12yrs - Number of teams over 12yrs - 10 participants max

Registration opens at 8:00am and carving begins at 9:00am for all individuals and team categories

Judging and Awards Ceremony *

Judging begins at 3:00pm followed by awards ceremony at 4:00pm

Sandblast One Beach Party
6:00pm The "Sandblast One Beach Party" a foundraiser to benefit Hearts for Long Beach
Music, Food and Dance - Meet the Masters

2011 Information to be announced

Sandblast Beach Brunch
Sandblast Beach Champagne Brunch Buffet starts at 7:00am

Public viewing of open categories and watch Masters finish

Masters judging and peoples choice awards

AREA:
Each team will be provided a marked 15'x15' area. There shall be
no more then ten (10) participants in the area at any one time. All
areas will be monitored.

TOOLS:
Any hand tools are permitted including shovels, buckets or vessels
of water. Forms are acceptable, but molds will not be permitted.

MATERIALS:
Only sand, seawater and other materials from the sea which are
found on the day of the event and onsite may be used. Hair spray,
paste-like substances or food coloring will not be permitted.

PROHIBITED SCULPTURES:
Sculptures depicting nudity or sexual acts are not allowed.
Sculptures which degrade or Ridicule mankind on the basis of race,
religion or sexuality will not be allowed. This a a family event use
good judgment.

TEAM FEES
Family / Adult Teams - $50.00
Corporate Teams - $99.00 (8 adults as many kids)
Restaurant Challenge - $99.00
Real Estate Challenge - $99.00

Grunion Gazette Kids Contest (FREE)
Individual under 12yrs - Number of teams under 12yrs - 10 participants max
Individual over 12yrs - Number of teams over 12yrs - 10 participants max

*JUDGING:
Sculptures will be judged on the basis of these three categories;

1) Creativity - Uniqueness of sculpture
2) Design - Difficulty of construction
3) Best overall - Display and concept (depicts the title)

*AWARDS
Trophy's
Gift Certificates

JUDGING AND GENERAL AWARDS CEREMONY

Judging begins at 3:00pm followed by awards ceremony at 4:00pm

GOODIES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
*Live Music - Alfredo's Famous BBQ*

ADDMISSION TO WATCH IS FREE

>>>> Retail Vendor Space Available <<<<
There are a few prime vendor spaces still available
Click here to download Retail Vendor Requirements - Application
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Important
Selling vendors are required to obtain a Special Event Vendor permit from the Business License Dept. for the event.
The current fees are $47.48 per booth. Link to the City of Long Beach Licensing Application CLICK HERE

Food Vendors will need a Temporary Food Facility Permit CLICK HERE

5101 E Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803
(on the beach) Granada Ave Launch Ramp

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For more information, please contact us or request

Phone: 562.434.1542

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The 77th annual Long Beach Sand Sculpture Contest