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Check Out The Hampton Beach Sand Sculptures!

Posted by Hillary Waldron on Fri, Jun 21, 2013

sandsculpturesFrom June 20-22, Hampton Beach will be having their Master Sand Sculpting Competition

Sitting about an hour north of Boston, Hampton Beach in New Hampshire is a great place to bring friends and family. Their boardwalk has ton of restaurants, shops, mini golf and an arcade center. You can spend the whole day enjoying the sand sculptures this weekend or walk on the boardwalk and grab some ice cream and awesome seafood! 

Although the competition will be this weekend, the sand sculptures are scheduled to stay until early July with weather permitting.

"This year Hampton Beach will feature a sponsor site of 150 tons. Ten world class masters vying for $15,000.00 in purse and entry awards, free lessons and will be illuminated at night for viewing and much much more. Hampton has attracted the attention of millions of visitors who came to watch something which is part sculpture part performance art."

On Saturday, June 22nd, there will be a free sand sculpting class from 1-3pm. Patrons can also participate in the People's Choice Award and watch the Awards Ceremony on Sea Shell Stage. There will even be a special fireworks display at 9:30pm! 

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