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‘Locals Boasting Louder Than The Tree Frogs’

‘Locals Boasting Louder Than The Tree Frogs’

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition used their always artistic skills to wish everyone a happy Cup Match holiday, combining two elements of the island, creating a sculpture with treefrogs with a cricket ball & bat, noting that “locals be boasting louder than the tree frogs on who is taking home the Cup.” The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sandcastle Contest Offer Workshops

Bermuda Sandcastle Contest Offer Workshops

The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition will be held on Saturday, September 3rd at Horseshoe Bay Beach, and the free workshops and tutorials will be held in advance. A look at this year’s Sandcastle competition The event poster says, “Bermuda Sandcastle Competition Horseshoe Bay Beach Sat, Sep 3rd, 2022. 2022 Space is Limited Please go to... Read more of this article

Photos: Sandcastle Easter Celebrations

Photos: Sandcastle Easter Celebrations

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition will be on Horseshoe Bay today [April 15] for Good Friday in order to build a sandcastle commemorating the Easter holiday. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted photos of past builds online, saying, “Who else is looking forward to the holiday this weekend? I know I am! I will be on Horseshoe Bay on Good Friday... Read more of this article

Sandcastle Competition: Happy Valentine’s Day

Sandcastle Competition: Happy Valentine’s Day

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took to social media in order to wish the island a happy Valentine’s Day, sharing photos of a sand sculpture depicting two doves in front of a heart. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the images below online, and said, “Happy Valentine’s Day to all the love birds out there. Thanks to your suggestions... Read more of this article

Sandcastle Team: ‘Happy 2022 Everyone!’

Sandcastle Team: ‘Happy 2022 Everyone!’

The talented team behind the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition is wishing the public a happy new year, using one of their always artistic sand creations to do so. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photo below on social media saying, “Happy 2022 everyone! Wait what?.. 2022.. how did this happen.. lol. They say time flies when your having fun..... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sandcastle Supports Special Olympics

Bermuda Sandcastle Supports Special Olympics

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers recently showed their support for the upcoming Special Olympics Bermuda Polar Plunge with a special sculpture, with the charitable event set to be held on December 4. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the graphic and photos online, saying, “This week’s build is all about feeling the chill... Read more of this article

Sand Sculpture In Celebration Of Garden Club

Sand Sculpture In Celebration Of Garden Club

Hannah Emmerson — the talented local artist who organizes the sandcastle competitions — has created a sand sculpture in celebration of the Garden Club’s 100th anniversary. “Sand sculpting is the oldest form of sculpting in the world, but it only became an art form during the 1970s in California and has since spread throughout the... Read more of this article

Sandcastle To Celebrate Flora Duffy Day

Sandcastle To Celebrate Flora Duffy Day

In celebration of Flora Duffy Day, Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers created a sandcastle aimed at celebrating the Olympic gold medalist, whose win gave Bermuda the distinction of being the smallest nation in the world to win a gold medal at the Summer Olympics. Posting the images on the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Facebook page, the... Read more of this article

Photos: 3D Look At The Sandcastle Competition

Photos: 3D Look At The Sandcastle Competition

The 2021 Bermuda Sandcastle Competition was recently held at the Horseshoe Bay Beach, and you take a look at some virtual 3D popup versions of the sand sculptures from the competition below, offering a different view of the sandcastles on display during the annual competition. Related Stories Photos & Video: Bermuda Sandcastle Contest Photos:... Read more of this article

2021 Bermuda Sandcastle Competition Winners

2021 Bermuda Sandcastle Competition Winners

The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place this past Saturday [Sept 4] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with Abigail Kempe, Anna Balada, Adrienne Smatt, and Lindsey Cubbon of Team Monsters Inc winning the Best Overall Prize, earning $1,000. Posting the images below on the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition’s Facebook page, the organisers said, “Saturday... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Bermuda Sandcastle Contest

Photos & Video: Bermuda Sandcastle Contest

[Updated with video] The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place today [Sept 4] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with a wide array of examples of sand art on display, showcasing the talents of the sand sculptors.  We will update with the results and a video as able. Video for Bernews by Jroc Communications: Related... Read more of this article

Sandcastle Prizes: $1,000, Hotel Stay & More

Sandcastle Prizes: $1,000, Hotel Stay & More

The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition will be held on Saturday, September 4 at Horseshoe Bay Beach, offering an array of prizes. A spokesperson said, “Planning for the event has had some tense moments this year, but organizer Hannah Emmerson is excited to announce that they have been given the green light to hold the annual event on Saturday,... Read more of this article

Photos: 3D Cube Look At Sandcastle Stamps

Photos: 3D Cube Look At Sandcastle Stamps

The Bermuda Post Office recently issued its second commemorative stamp release of the year, featuring the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition, and virtual 3D cube versions of the ‘Sand Sculptures’ stamp series are below. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition is held annually, and throughout the year Hannah Emmerson creates a number of artistic sand... Read more of this article

Commemorative Stamps Feature Sandcastles

Commemorative Stamps Feature Sandcastles

The Bermuda Post Office [BPO] has issued its second commemorative stamp release of the year, featuring the Bermuda Sandcastle Competition. A Government spokesperson said, “Founded almost 30 years ago by Nicky Gurret, the mainstay beach competition is held annually at Horseshoe Bay on Labour Day weekend. “In 2017 Hannah Emmerson, a long-time... Read more of this article

Bermuda Sandcastle Competition On Sept 4

Bermuda Sandcastle Competition On Sept 4

The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition will be held on Saturday, September 4th at Horseshoe Bay Beach, and the free workshops and tutorials will be held on Saturday, August 28th, Wednesday, September 1st, and Thursday, September 2nd. The event poster says, “Bermuda Sandcastle Competition Horseshoe Bay Beach Sat, Sep 4th, 2021. Due to Covid-19 regulations... Read more of this article

Photos: Sandcastle Mother’s Day Greetings

Photos: Sandcastle Mother’s Day Greetings

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition organisers have yet again used their talents to send a wonderful message, this time creating an artistic sandcastle to send a Happy Mother’s Day message. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below on their social media pages, saying, “Thank you to all the mothers out there. Two little words... Read more of this article