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Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition
This is an international event and is usually held in August. The competition first started in 1996 and is mainly organized by the Institute of Bermuda Architects. The Department of Tourism also actively supports the event.
If you are in Bermuda during this time, don't miss it. Best of skilled artists from many parts of the world create some unbelievable sand models.
Anybody can participate or watch the competition. The entree is free. There are usually the following categories for the competition - Families, Children, Teenagers, Company, Tourists and Professionals.
Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition
The first prize is offered at $1000 for the overall winner as well as for the winner of the professional group. There are other prizes as well. However, there are some strict rules to be followed. For example, there can be no more than 6 persons in a team making the sculpture or the castle. Each team has to complete the work within 6 hours between 10am - 4pm. And, each team only gets a 12 foot by 12 foot area to build the sand sculpture.
If you want to enter the competition, you can do so prior to the event by calling the Bermuda Department of Tourism at 441/292-0023.
2012 Updates
The 17th Sand Sculpture competition was held on September 1st 2012 on Saturday. There were over thirty entries with team size of up to 6 sand shapers. Several thousand people gathered at the beach on a clear sunny day to watch sand sculptures that were themed around sharks, landscapes, Bermuda cottages, Goslings Rum, Long Tail birds and such. Categories included Children, Teenagers, Family, Tourists etc. While there was a prize for each category, there was also an overall winner.
2011 Schedule
The date of Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition is Saturday September 3rd at Horseshoe Bay starting at 10am. There are many prizes and the entry is free. To enter into the competition you can e-mail to sandtasticdays@bermudatourism.com.
2011 Competition Updates
The 2011 sand sculpture competition was hosted by Bermuda Department of Tourism and held at the Horseshoe Bay Beach on September 3rd. Each participant was given 12-foot by 12-foot area on the beach to create their sand sculptures. There were various excellent sculptures created on concepts like cars, sharks, giant octopus, frog and more. There were various categories including children's, teenager's, family, tourist's, open, company etc. The overall grand prize winner received $1,000, the second prize was $500 and third $250.
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