The fun starts when 200 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pounding up the sponsor site. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 26. Watch Greg Grady and “The Grady Bunch” build a mammoth Sand Demo Site. View all entries online on this website or watch the process by visiting our website here. The competition has seen international attention and is by invitation only. The event is funded by the Hampton Beach Village District and Sponsors, in cooperation with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and The NH Division of Parks.
Theme for 2024 | “Sand Wars – May the Beach Be With You”
Let the Sand Wars begin!
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 at 9:30 PM.
- The entire area is illuminated for nightly viewing through June 26th.
- T-Shirts on sale in limited supply across from the Seashell Stage at BZ Beach Supply
Location:
22 C Street, Hampton, NH, 03842
When:
Daily through June 20-22, 2024
Illuminated at night until June 26, 2024
Location:
Phone:
603.926.8717
