USA Today has named it one of their 10 Best and American Express calls it one of the top 20 “Must See” seaside events in the world. The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge is returning to San Diego and 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.
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 bussed 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 helps less fortunate children through a network of 14 San Diego charities that have served over 11,000 kids.
Some fun facts:
• It takes two full weeks from start-up to tear-down
• Over 300 tons of sand are brought onto ‘B’ Street Pier in downtown San Diego
• The public has just four days to see the sculptures, from September 2 – 5, 2016
• It will feature 11 professional international Master Sculptors competing solo plus 7 teams of 3 in the Cool California Carver competition
• The Dimensional Art Exposition – over 1,000 one-of-a-kind original works of art (metal, wood, glass, jewelry, hand-made clothing, wall-art, acrylic, fabric, gemstones, etc.) on display and for sale
• Family Fun – Kid Zone with rides and sandcastle building lessons taught by professional artists
• More than a dozen gourmet food trucks and a beer/wine garden
• Live entertainment all weekend long
• Special VIP area with great bay views
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Can't wait! As always, I wish you Happy Feet,
SD Mom
I don't know a thing! But my cousin lives there and I hear they have a beautiful beach!
ReplyDeleteWe've never been to this event but I've wanted to go every year! My favorite thing about SD is the amazing weather and all the things we can do outdoors year round.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about San Diego is walking on the beach at night. We are so fortunate to have the ocean as our neighbor.
ReplyDeleteI love that there is never a shortage of things to do in San Diego. There are events every weekend celebrating the arts, local community, food, beer, and more. I'm never at a loss for something to do.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about San Diego is the ocean, the diversity and the people. I can't imagine living anywhere else!
ReplyDeleteHow cool! I've never been to SD, really hoping to get there one day. I always admire artists who make these sand sculptures!
ReplyDeleteThis always looks like so much fun. And I am so impressed by the sculptors. They do some amazing work.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about America's finest city is it's energy! There's always a great vibe everywhere you go!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part about America's Finest City is the energy! There's always such a great vibe!
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