2019 38th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest

A large sand sculpture of a crashed flying saucer. In the foreground are beige rocks spelling out Sir Francis Drake UFO.
2019 Sand Sculpture Contest: Adult/Family Group 1st Place Winner: Entry #08: Sir Francis Drake UFO, by the Christiansen Family.

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The 38th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach was held on Sunday, August 25, 2019, with 31 sculptures entered. Hundreds of participants and observers showed up to enjoy a foggy morning that gave way to a sunny, warm afternoon at the beach.

If you notice any errors in the names of sculptures or artists, please contact us.

 
 

2019 Sand Sculpture Award Results

Special Awards

Key:

PC = People's Choice Awards
MJ = Maggie Johnston Award for Creative Excellence
RP = Best Use of Recycled Plastic

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
PC Hungry Hippo The Ott Family
MJ Joy Dan Baker
RP Magical Unicorn Beach House Stanek's Panic

Adult/Family Group Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Sir Francis Drake UFO The Christiansen Family
2nd The French Sculpture The Mystery Machine Team
3rd Hotdog The Miller Family

Adults' Individual Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Sands of Time Csilla Kato
2nd A Breath of Fresh Air Gina Lui
3rd Families Belong Together Karen Adamo

Children's Individual Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st By the Sea Eliana
2nd The Sandy Seashore Ainsley
3rd Sand Base Oliver

Children's Group Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Seahorse Aleena, Ezra, and Iris
2nd Sea Clown Team Lopez
3rd Larry the Octopus AMS
 

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