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Sand and Sawdust Convention Center Hours:  Friday 11-5        Saturday 10-5            Sunday 10-4

June 27 - 29, 2014
Ocean Shores Convention Center & on the beach

Castles! Mermaids! Pelicans! Bears! The fun starts Friday, June 27th and runs through Sunday, June 29th. Admission is free.

Come to the beach to watch Master, Intermediate, and Novice Sand Sculpting Teams compete for over $7,000 in cash prizes. JOIN IN!!! Sign up for Free Lessons, then register a team of your family or friends in the Friends and Family Division and vie for Gift Baskets for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place.

Register Friday, June 27th from 10:00 - 5:00 at the ACT Booth located in the Ocean Shores Convention Center or Saturday Morning Before 9:00 AM at the Beach. Free Sand Sculpting Lessons conducted by Bert Adams, Sand Sculpting 101 College Instructor, will be held Friday on the Beach from 4:30 until 6:00 and Sunday at the Convention Center "Sand Pit" at 12:00. Team Sand Competition takes place on Saturday, June 28, beginning with check-in and plot assignment from 7:00 to 9:00 AM. The Contest begins at 9:00 AM and Culminates with the Final Judging at 3:30 PM. The Awards Ceremony will be Saturday, June 28th.

Watch the Ongoing Singles Sand Sculpting Competition at the Convention Center starting at 10:00 AM Friday, June 27th, and continuing until Sunday at 12:00 noon. The Public votes continuously for the winning Sculptor. Check out "The Children's Quick Sand Castle Competition" Sunday, June 29 at 1:00 PM at the Convention Center Sand Pit immediately following the Sunday Free Lessons. Registration for the Children's Contest is on site, Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants.

Meanwhile, at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, Master Chainsaw Carvers will continuously demonstrate their skills as they compete for Prizes and Awards. Competition takes place from 10:00am - 4:00pm Friday and Saturday and from 10:00am - 1:30pm on Sunday. Popular Auctioneer, Eric Bjella will conduct The Auctions at the end of each day's competition. This is your chance to bid on a Carved Masterpiece for your home.

Entertainment Daily on Stage in the Convention Center, 1:30pm - 3:00pm Friday and Saturday, 12:30pm - 2:00pm Sunday, Always Free Admission.

For your enjoyment over 110 Food & Craft Vendors will be at the Convention Center. Also, the latest in Ford Motor Company Designs will be on display.

If you would like more information about this event, please contact us.