Hampton Beach Master Sandsculpting Sand Castle Competition
| Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Seasonal Fun |
The fun begins on June 13 when 200 tons of sand from a local quarry will be transported to Hampton Beach for the sculptors to pound up. According to Martineau, the sand at Hampton is too porous for the sculptors to work with and will not be sturdy enough when compacted and molded. Once combined with water, the imported fine-grain sand gets pounded and molded into something special.
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SCHEDULE FOR 2024 MASTER SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION:
Thurs., June 13 – 200 tons of imported sand dropped on the beach
Fri. – Mon., June 14-17 – Massive 100 Ton Sponsor Site Created
Tues., June 18 – Sponsors Grand Finale with a Master Group Carve
Weds., June 19 – Masters Pound Up and Sponsor Sculpture Viewing
Thurs., Fri., & Sat. – June 20-22 – Solo Competition $25,000 purse and entry awards as follows: First Place $6,000; Second Place $4,000; Third Place $3,000; Fourth Place $2,000. People’s Choice Award $1,000. Non-placing competitors receive $1,500. There is also a Sculptor’s Choice Award that is only a prestige award, granted by their peers, that has no monetary prize.
Sat., June 22 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM Voting for People’s Choice Award.
Sat., June 22 at 8:00 PM Awards Ceremony on the Sea Shell Stage. Special Fireworks Display at 9:30 PM.
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The entire area is illuminated for nightly viewing through June 30th.
This invitational only event has grown in leaps and bounds making it the largest Masters competition in the Northeast United States.
Hampton has attracted the attention of millions of visitors who came to watch something which is part sculpture part performance art
*There is no glue in the sand, but the sculptors are allowed to spray their sculptures with an adhesive glaze so they stay up longer.
$25,000 purse and entry awards as follows: First Place $6,000; Second Place $4,000; Third Place $3,000; Fourth Place $2,000. People’s Choice Award $1,000. Non-placing competitors receive $1,500. There is also a Sculptor’s Choice Award that is only a prestige award, granted by their peers, that has no monetary prize.
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hamptonbeach.org/events/sand-sculpture-event/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
22 C Street, hampton, NH, 03842 map
Phone: 603-926-8717
From the South:
Take 95 North to Exit 2 in Hampton
Bear Left after Hampton Toll Booth onto 101 East towards Hampton (5.4 Miles)
From the North:
Take 95 South to Exit 2 in Hampton
Bear Left after Hampton Toll Booth onto 101 East towards Hampton (5.4 Miles)
From the West:
Take 101 East towards Hampton/ Portsmouth/ NH Seacoast (5.4 Miles)
From the East: We hope you can swim................
Travel and Transportation Links
C & J Trailways Bus Service
Shuttle service to Boston & beyond.
From Portsmouth or Newburyport Terminals.
Toll-free: 800-258-7111
Hampton Airfield
Small airfield offering flying lessons, scenic airplane rides, and special flying events. U.S. Route 1, Lafayette Road
North Hampton, NH 03862
964-6749
Manchester, NH Airport
The Convenient Alternative to Logan.
Conveniently located adjacent to Interstates 93 & 293, Route 101 and the F.E. Everett Turnpike. In the heart of New England, Manchester Airport is just fifty minutes from Hampton Beach.
Get detailed directions at Map Quest.
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