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Sand-tasticSummer
Your kids will dig the amazing
creations at these super-neat
sand-castle competitions.
Parents July 2010 19
Belmar,
New Jersey
Check out “the situation”
at this Jersey Shore annual
event on July 14. Along with
the sand sculptures, you’ll
find free giveaways, snacks,
music, and more fun.
njsandcastle.com
Imperial Beach,
California
Sign up your little beach bum
for the U.S. Open Sandcastle
Competition’s children’s contest
on August 7, then gawk at the
professionals’ cool carvings
with your family the next day.
usopensandcastle.com
Virginia Beach,
Virginia
One of the largest of its
kind on the East Coast, this
competition on September 24
attracts sand masters from
all around the world.
neptunefestival.com
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Long Beach,
Washington
Get your hands dirty with
sand-sculpting lessons on
July 16, and test out your new
skills at the contest on the 17th.
Take a break to view the
Sand Flea Pet Parade.
South Padre
Island, Texas
Spend the summer
practicing in the sand before
entering into the amateur division
on October 23. And feel good
knowing that your entry fee is
going to help preserve the
coastal environment.
sandcastledays.com
