2009 Appearance Schedule

If you do not see a date it is because we don’t have that information at this time.  Check back periodically for added events and updated dates. We will post them as we get them.
Come see us in the sand and make sure to say hello!!!

March 9 - May 17    Treasure Island, Fl.
  Sloppy Joes’ at the Bilmar. Come out and see the 40 ton spring break sculpture. Work begins March 9th and continues until March 15th. Once completed, it is illuminated at night and will remain on display until May 17th.

April 9-11   Panama City Beach, Fl.
  Schooners. This place is awesome. Open air, ceiling fans, last of the old Florida local beach bar restaurants. Great food and even better people. We are here twice a year. First for the Easter egg hunt and then the Lobster fest in Sept. Best bartenders in the world.

April 18-26 Treasure Island, Fl.
National Sand Sculpting Cup Series. Total Series Purse of $64,000.00
The Treasure Island Sand Sculpting Festival is the 1st event in the series. 12 World Class sculptors will be in town. 8 will be competing for a $21,000.00 purse and the chance to advance to the finals in Las Vegas in Oct. The remaining 4 will be sculpting on the centerpiece sponsor pile.
Make sure to make your vacation plans at The Bilmar Beach Resort so you can see the whole process. Sculpting will take place directly behind Sloppy Joe’s and the Bilmar Beach Resort.
Go to w for sculptors’ bios and more information.
 
June 10–14   Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
 Masters competition. Greg Grady and crew put on this awesome competition. Ninth year and getting better all the time. There is a waiting list of sculptors that want in on this event. Being a sculptor himself, Greg knows how to put on a show. Plan your vacation around this one!!
 
July 16 – 20 Revere Beach, Massachusetts
National Sand Sculpting Cup Series. Total Series Purse of $64,000.00
The New England Sand Sculpting Festival is the 2nd event in the series. 12 World Class sculptors will be in town. 8 will be competing for a $21,000.00 purse and the chance to advance to the finals in Las Vegas in Oct. The remaining 4 will be sculpting on the centerpiece sponsor pile.
Go to w for sculptors’ bios and more information.

Sept.       Panama City Beach, Fl.
 Schooners. Back again for the Lobster festival. See what fun lobster theme we can think up this time. Always a challenge to be more creative than last year. There is also an Amateur/Pro Am competition that brings out great local talent.

Oct. Las Vegas, Nev.
National Sand Sculpting Cup Series. Total Series Purse of $64,000.00
The top 3 places from Treasure Island and Revere along with 2 wild cards in this one of a kind Series Finale. 8 sculptors will be competing for a
“WINNER TAKE ALL” 1st place prize of $15,000.00. Go to w for sculptors’ bios and more information.

Dec. 26 – 29   Clearwater Beach, Fl.
Outback Bowl Beach Day. Held at the Holiday Inn on Clearwater Beach, this event is open to the public. Come see your favorite college teams that will be playing in the Outback Bowl Game Day. Also, tug of War, battle of the bands and sand sculpture photo op!