Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Competition: 6/20-6/22. On Display and Illuminated through June 26, 2024!!

24 May 2024

Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Competition! Head over to Hampton Beach, NH to see something amazing – the 24th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic running June 20-22, 2024! The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 26th!

The fun starts Thursday, June 13, 2024 when 200 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pounding up the sponsor site.

SCHEDULE FOR 2024 MASTER SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION:

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 will begin at 9:30 pm – weather permitting.
The entire area is illuminated for nightly viewing through June 26th.

Can’t get there for the competition? The sand sculptures are on display through June 26!