Neptune's International Sandsculpting Championship has distinguished itself as a premier event unlike any other for miles.

1. The festival’s signature event, Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship is currently underway and protected in a large 300’ tent.  Judging will be Thursday and the Neptune’s Land of Sand will be open, conditions permitting, beginning Friday morning at 9 am.  It will be open throughout the weekend and then daily through October 4th. Admissions is $5 per person with children 12 and under are free.

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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 International Sandsculpting Championship expands to ten days.  With an international field of sculptors representing countries from around the world, the expansion of the competition puts this as one of the most distinctive events of its kind in the world.

NEPTUNE'S KINGDOM: LAND OF SAND

• 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!
• Unique photo opportunities
• 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!

32 of the world's most talented sculptors will be in Virginia Beach creating incredible works of art for our viewing pleasure.