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Over 60,000 people were at the four day 2011 Sand Sculpting Event with 24 master sculptors from around the world vying for an $18,000 prize.
It is a fact that Siesta Key’s pristine crystal sand is ideal for sculpting. Master Sand Sculptor Brian Wigelsworth says, "These competitions are held all over the world, but many times it requires bringing in tons of the right sand. Siesta Beach has arguably the best beach sand for sculpting in the world."
This is not just one individual's opinion – in fact, the Great International White Sand Challenge, held in 1987, scientifically determined the sand on Siesta Key’s beach to be "The World’s Finest, Whitest Sand," beating out more than 30 other beach entrants.
So, how does one become a sand sculptor?
Sand sculptors earn the title "Master Sand Sculptor" by first winning amateur competitions, such as the one held on
Siesta Key in May. Then, they are qualified and invited to compete at the master level. There are seventy-five master
sculptors in the United States. Local sand sculptor Libby Bennett, who has won several amateur competitions, says that
"watching the master sand sculptors create their incredible works of art, which can be up to ten feet tall, is
something you have to see to believe."
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Try out your sculpting talent at the Best Beach
(with the Best Sand in the world)
Siesta Beach on Siesta KEY, Florida
The competition will be featured on the Travel Channel
Location: Siesta Beach - 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
The judging starts at 1pm with the winner announcements at 2 pm. There are cash prizes for first, second, and
third place for each category. The categories include adult - humorous, adult - miscellaneous, children - 10 years and
younger, and children 11-17 years of age.
(Rain date May 6,2012)
2011 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Winner
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