PRESS RELEASE
Grab your buckets and shovels and get ready!
Making sand castles at the
beach has been bringing families and friends together since the first shell
washed up on a shore. And now this great American pastime is coming to Wildwood
Crest in a big way. Families, friends and kids of all ages who love playing in
the sand are advised to start making plans.
The
first annual Wildwood Crest Amateur Sand Sculpting Contest is coming Saturday,
June 29 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (rain date Sunday, June 30) alongside
the Wildwood Crest Beach Pier at Heather
Road
There will be live music throughout the contest starting with local band Twelve:01
performing progressive and classic rock followed by headliners The Mango Men,
with their energized and “sand-castle-inspiring” summer themed party music.
The
contest is being organized in conjunction with Can You Dig It Sand Tools and
directed by internationally known sand sculptor Matt Long. Long is a regular
competitor at master competitions, including the World Championships of Sand
Sculpting, and is an original cast member of the Travel Channel Show Sand Masters. Long’s career in sand
sculpting began right here in South Jersey at
amateur events like this one.
Registration
for the first annual Wildwood Crest Amateur Sand Sculpting Contest will begin
at 9 a.m. on the day of the event. Sand pits will be assigned, with carving
starting at 10 a.m. sharp. To ensure a level playing field, the contest will
have seven separate divisions ranging from youth solo/groups to solo adult and
teams.
Sculptures will be judged on creativity, execution, composition and
overall presentation. Prizes and awards will be presented to first through
third places in each division. There will also be a People’s Choice award for
Best On The Beach, with the winner voted by spectator ballot.
“I
expect this contest to be a fabulous success,” Long said. “Wildwood Crest is
not just one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to, but it also has
some of the finest beach sand in the world for sculpting. Amateur, enthusiast,
or professional – the better the sand, the better the results and the more fun
it is to play in.”
Prior to
contest day, on Thursday and Friday, June 27-28, Long will be carving one of
his masterful castles at the site, providing an opportunity for those interested
to stop by, ask questions and pick up some professional tricks and tips.
For
further information, email Long at matt@canyoudigit.com,
log on to visitwildwoodcrest.com or call (609) 523-0202.
Information is also
available on the Wildwood Crest Amateur Sand Sculpting Contest page on Facebook.
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