Upcoming: BDOT Sand Sculpting Competition

August 29, 2012

The Bermuda Department of Tourism’s Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition will take place on September 1st, 2012 at Horseshoe Beach.

On August 30 and 31st there will be clinics at Horseshoe Beach each evening from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. where residents and visitors can learn about the tips, tricks, tools and techniques of sand sculpting.

Director of Tourism Billy Griffith said, “The Sand Sculpture competition was started 17 years ago by the Institute of Bermuda Architects and spear headed by Mrs. Nicky Gurret. This event has grown in participation and popularity and has proven to be a highly anticipated weekend of fun for our visitors and locals.”

The 17th Annual Bermuda International Sand Sculpture Competition takes place on September 1st at Horseshoe Beach, Southampton and all are invited to enter. This is a free competition and and no experience is necessary. Prizes for amateur sand sculptors include monetary awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

For more information, please telephone the Department of Tourism at 292-0023 or Nicky Gurret at 295-4597 email: bermudasandsculpture@bermudatourism.com.

View our coverage of past Sand Sculpture competitions here.

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