34th Annual Sandcastle Contest set for Aug. 4
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will host the 34th Annual Sandcastle Contest Saturday, Aug. 4. More than 100 teams and 800-plus 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.
The contest will be held at Fisherman’s Beach at the north end of the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, near the Henlopen Hotel. The contest is open to both adults and children. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Sculptures may be started at any time after registration begins and must be completed for judging by 3 p.m. Winners will be announced at approximately 5 p.m. Judges are chamber volunteers.
Registered teams will have the opportunity to purchase event T-shirts at a discounted rate of $5 per shirt.
Rules
Participants will be divided into three age divisions: adult (15 and older), child 7-14, and child 6 & 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.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 Judges' Favorites in both the adult and 7-14 child divisions. Special awards will be given to all participants in the 6 & under children's division.
Two People’s Chioce Awards will be given during this year’s contest. The general public can vote on their favorite adult and child division creation by completing an event evaluation. All regular contest rules apply.
Top billing sponsors to date include Perfect Wave Sponsor WBOC. Swell sponsors are Atlantic Liquors, Community Bank, Crosswinds Motel, Delmarva Power and Jake's Seafood House. Rip Wave sponsors include 7-Eleven; Affinity Energy Management; Fulton Bank, Delaware National Division; Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner PA; PNC Bank and WSFS.
Other event sponsors include Ad Boat; EH Custom Homes LLC; Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club; Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory - Tanger Outlets; Sign*A*Rama; and Star of the Sea Condominium.
This event is weather dependent. In the event of bad weather, setup and registration may be delayed up until 10:30 a.m. If bad weather continues, this 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 any time if warranted by weather conditions. Any cancellation will be announced on the Radio Station WGMD 92.7, 302-945-2050.
