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38th ANNUAL NEPTUNE FESTIVAL- Sandsculpting Championship

Event Details

Time: October 5, 2011 to October 9, 2011
Location: Virginia Beach Oceanfront
City/Town: Virginia Beach
Website or Map: http://www.neptunefestival.co…
Event Type: virginia beach events, virginia beach entertainment, virginia beach bands, virginia beach djs, virginia beach family fun, virginia beach fundraisers, neptune festival, sand sculpture
Organized By: VBnightlife.com
Latest Activity: Oct 5, 2011

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Event Description

When Sculptors are working until Friday. Works are on display through Oct. 9

Where 4th through 10th streets at the Oceanfront

Cost Starting Friday, $3 for anyone over 12.

It's been the signature event of the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival since its inception. Now it becomes the signature event of an entire region as the North American Sandsculpting Championship expands to ten days. With an international field of sculptors representing 10 countries from around the world, the expansion of the competition puts this as one of the most distinctive events of its kind in the United States.

NEW IN 2011! NEPTUNE'S KINGDOM: THE LAND OF SAND

A huge tent, almost as large as a football field, will house 22 sculptures created by 12 solo and 10 doubles teams! Sculptors will compete for the largest prize purse awarded in the country. We welcome the return of some of our long-time professional artists, as well as 10 sculptors who are new to the competition in 2011!

Extended viewing time of 10 days
Expanded walkways and viewing areas providing an intimate view of the process and artwork
Improved lighting for viewing into the evening hours
Protection from wind and rain, providing an entertainment option no matter the weather!
Live music and entertainment exclusive to the sandsculpting tent
Teaching demos and live "QuickSand" competitions
Meet and Greet opportunities with the extremely talented pool of sculptors!