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New Date, Saturday, September 7, for the 42nd Point Reyes National Seashore Sand Sculpture Contest 

A sand sculpture of the head and upper torso of a Hawai'ian woman wearing a flower crown.
2023 Sand Sculpture Contest: People’s Choice Award Winner: Entry #13: Ode to Lahaina, by the Samantha Garriott, Sandra Domerocki, and friends.

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News Release Date: August 15, 2024

Contact: Rich Moorer, 415-464-5135

POINT REYES STATION, Calif. – On Saturday, September 7, Point Reyes National Seashore invites you to join the 42nd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

We welcome all ages at this free community event located at Drakes Beach. Create your own sand sculpture or marvel at the works made by participants. Categories include: Children (fourteen years of age and under), Families, Adults. Three prizes will be awarded in each of those categories, along with prizes for the "People's Choice" sculpture. Only materials found on Drakes Beach may be incorporated into the structure.

Please be aware that parking is extremely limited during the contest and Drakes Beach will be heavily impacted with contest participants. The Point Reyes National Seashore Association will have the Drakes Beach Bookstore open on that day and will have pre-packaged food and drink for sale.

This event is family based, but please remember that no dogs are allowed on this designated swimming beach (no lifeguard on duty). Judges will make the call on creativity and originality. Bring a picnic and spend the day!

Schedule

  • 9 am - Registration begins at the Kenneth C. Patrick Visitor Center, Drakes Beach
  • 12 noon - Judging begins
  • 3 pm - Prizes awarded

Prizes donated by the Point Reyes National Seashore Association.

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Last updated: August 15, 2024

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