The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge is returning to San Diego at the 'B’
Street Cruise Ship Pier downtown. This will be the fifth year that one of the
world’s most important sand-sculpting competitions will be held on this built-for-the-occasion
beach, with over 300 tons of sand dumped on the pier on San Diego’s Big Bay. It will be open to the public Sept. 2 - Sept. 5 from 9 am-7 pm each day.
Sculptors Background
World Master Class sand artists carve for four days to create the
finest sculptures ever seen in Southern California. Sculptors come from all over the world to
challenge the best from the U.S.For 2016 ,three new international Masters will participatefor
the first time; Katsuhiko Chaen from Japan, Agnese Rudzite-Kirillova from
Latvia, and Benjamin Probanza from Spain. Another new Master Sculptor addition
to this year’s challenge will be Thomas Koet from Melbourne, Florida.
Last year’s grand prize winner was Melineige
Beauregard of Canada. JOOheng Tan, from Singapore, took the Grand Prize in
2014, while SandisKondrats from Latvia won it in 2013. The last American winner
was Rusty Croft from Carmel, CA. in 2012. Where will this year’s winner be from?The
U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia?
At stake, more than $60,000 in appearance,
prize money and expenses… and national pride.Plus back by popular demand, the Cool California Carvers Class, which is comprised of seven teams
of three professionals that will each be carving for two days.
This family-friendly extravaganza offers a wonderful array of activities
for guests of all ages.
The Dimensional Art Exposition
No matter how much you love them, you can’t
buy the sand sculptures. But you can buy more than 1,000 works of art in other
media, like metal, wood, glass, jewelry, hand-made clothing, wall-art, acrylic,
fabric, gemstones and more. Many of the finest artists in the Southwest exhibit
and sell their amazing one-of-a-kind art on the pier next to the majestic
sandcastle creations at the show.
Family Fun
-- Live Entertainment, Gourmet Food Trucks, Kids Giant Sandbox & Rides
How would you like to have your kids taught
to build sandcastles by professional sculptors who’ve created award winners in
Amsterdam and Paris and Tokyo? For mom and dad there is a beer garden and the
family can choose from over 100 kinds of yummy snacks and meals from gourmet
food trucks. Live bands will play
during the weekend to really infuse the fun tone of this unique annual Labor
Day event.
2016 is the first year that the event offers
a V.I.P. option, with easy admission, special seating and accommodations, an
exquisite bay view, free beverages and more.
See the website for details.
Take Transit
Easiest way to get to the event is by MTS
trolley or bus to America Plaza/Santa Fe Depot, just 1 block South and 2 blocks
East. North County Coaster and Amtrak
both terminate at that location. You’ll
get $2 off each adult ticket when you show proof of transit at the gate. What could be easier?
Stay Downtown
Official hotels of the event are the
wonderful boutique Sofia (www.thesofiahotel.com), about 7 blocks East of the festival site
on Broadway and Front Streets, and the newly renovated Wyndham San Diego
Bayfront (www.wyndhamsandiegobay.com), diagonally just across Harbor Drive from
the show on the cruise ship pier.
Your
Attendance Helps Kids
A portion of proceeds from the event goes to local
children’s educational charities.
- The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts is a public arts magnet school that was named one of the best in the Nation by U.S. News and World Reports. Students are bused from throughout the San Diego Unified School District and take classes in theater, music, dance, visual arts, video production, stagecraft and creative writing along with regular academic subjects.
· Young
Audiences of San Diego/Arts for Learning brings performers into elementary and middle schools to show kids
what life in the arts is all about, yanks them out of their shells by teaching
them to perform some of their ethnic songs and dance, and instills pride in
self as they learn how to learn.
·
It’s All
About the Kids Foundation (IAATK) helps less
fortunate children through a network of 14 San Diego charities that have served
over 11,000 kids. IAATK directly supports 10 previously homeless kids.
Save on Tickets
Right Now – Prices valid only through midnight, August
15, 2016. Buy now and save up to 33%!
Friday only
“Preview Day” Ticket
Kids (under 12 years), seniors (62+) - $6.00
(event day price at gate $8)
Active Military – Show I.D. at gate and get
in FREE(Friday only – no need to buy tickets online)
Adults - $8.00 (event day price at gate $10)
Saturday –
Monday Single Day Admission:
Kids (under 12-years), seniors (62+), active military
with ID - $6.00 (event day price at gate $9)
Adults - $11.00 (event day price at gate $13)
Any 2-day Admission:
Kids (under 12-years), seniors, active military
with ID - $10.00 (event day price at gate: $15)
Adults - $17.00 (event day price at gate $20)
V.I.P.
Single Day Admission:
Online Only… Skip the
“Buy Tickets” booth line and save! Includes easy admission, 2 free
beverages (beer, wine, soft-drinks — value up to $8 each; total $16), plus
special shaded bay-front viewing area with deluxe seating and facilities, plus
additional V.I.P. amenities to be announced. Good for any one-day V.I.P.
admission for adults, kids and seniors on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or
Monday. Prices increase
8/15/16.
All
ages, any day: $27.00 (event
day price at gate: $35)
Admission Discounts
Active duty military, EMT’s, fire and police are
admitted to the event free with valid
ID on the first day open to the public, Friday, Sept. 2. All adults save $2 at
gate by showing transit card or trip receipt.
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