Sandcastle Contest

Mark Your Calendar for the 34th Annual
Sandcastle Contest...August 4, 2012

 

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (RBDBCC) is pleased to host the 33rd Annual Sandcastle Contest on Saturday, August 6, 2011. Over 100 teams and 800+ participants are expected to express their artistic flair. Past creations have included Swamp Animals, Mermaids, Pyramids, Crabs, Dolphins, Sharks and of course traditional sandcastles. Beachgoers who would rather watch than work are welcome to view the incredible creations free of charge.  Click Here to view the 33rd Annual Sandcaslte Contest Press Release.

LOCATION
Fisherman's Beach at the north end of the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, near the Henlopen Hotel in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to both adults and children.

CATEGORIES
Adult (15 and older), Children (7-14) & Child (6 and under); prizes will be awarded. There will also be a People's Choice Award for both the adult and children's categories.

REGISTRATION
Begins at 8:30 AM.  Sculptures may be started at any time after registration begins and must be completed for judging by 3:00 PM.

JUDGING
Begins at 3:00 PM; judges are volunteers for the RBDBCC.  Winners will be announced at approximately 5:00 PM.

RULES

  • Participants will be divided into three age divisions: Adult (15 and older), Child 7-14, and Child 6 and under.
  • There is no limit to the number of participants per team.  Participants may not be on multiple teams.
  • Piles of sand must be formed by manpower only.  Mechanized assistance is not allowed.
  • To be judged, creations must be built within placed “Feather” flag boundaries.
  • The sand sculptures must contain only objects natural to the beach (shells, stones, seaweed, etc.) Participants must stay away from the dunes and dune grass.
  • Sculptures may not be dampened or sprayed with any solutions other than water.  In other words:  NO STICKY STUFF!
  • Sculptures must be finished by 3:00 PM.

PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 Judge's Favorites in both the adult and 7-14 child divisions.  Special awards given to all participants in the 6 & Under child's division. 

People's Choice Award - The general public can vote on their favorite ADULT division creation, by completing an event evaluation.  All regular contest rules apply.

Kid's Choice Award - The general public can vote on their favorite CHILD division creation, by completing an event evaluation.  All regular contest rules apply.

WEATHER DEPENDENT
The event is WEATHER DEPENDENT.  In the event of bad weather, set up and registration may be delayed up until 10:30 AM.  If bad weather continues, the event will be postponed until the following year.  If bad weather occurs during the contest, participants may continue at will or at the discretion of lifeguards.  Judging may be cancelled at anytime if warranted by current weather conditions.  Any cancellation will be announced on the Radio Station, WGMD 92.7 302-945-2050.

SPONSORS TO DATE INCLUDE

  • “Perfect Wave Sponsor” - WBOC
  • “Barrel Wave Sponsor” - NV Homes
  • “Swell Sponsors” - Atlantic Liquors/Crosswinds Motel, Community Bank, Delmarva Power
  • “Rip Wave Sponsors” - Affinity Energy, Fulton Bank-Delaware National Division, Jake's Seafood, PNC Bank
  • Additional event sponsors - Ad Boat, EH Custom Homes, LLC, Peninsula Dental, Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Facotry - Outlets, Sea Air Village, Seacoast Salon, Sign*A*Rama, Star of the Sea Condominium and Wilmington Trust

CLICK HERE to view sponsor check presentations!