VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Neptune Festival's International Sand Sculpting Championship has kicked off in Virginia Beach!
32 sand sculptors have gathered to compete for thousands of dollars in the three-day sand sculpting competition. They will build enormous sculptures out of only sand and water.
The total prize purse and cash payout is $58,000. The prizes are broken down into categories, including Neptune’s Choice, Sculptors’ Choice, People’s Choice and overall winners.
Attendees can view the artists in action and the sand sculptures up close under the tented Land of Sand.
Tickets must be purchased on-site and in cash. Adult tickets are $7, and children 12 years old and under are free while accompanied by an adult.
If anyone is interested in learning how to create sand sculptures, master sand sculptors will be hosting free teaching clinics on the beach. The sand, water and tools will be provided. Classes will be held:
Saturday, Sept.28
- 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.: No Hassle Sand Castle
- 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Sea Turtles
- 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.: King Neptune's Face
Sunday, Sept.29
- 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.: No Hassle Sand Castle
- 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Sea Turtles
