Six International award-winning sculptors will compete June 26-29th. Each sculptor will be provided ten tons of sand to make their creations. The award ceremony will take place 7:30pm on June 29th with awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place as well as a Mayor's Choice Award. The public can vote for their favorite sculpture and watch the sculpting each day leading up to the award ceremony. The event will be open from 9am to 9pm June 26-29th and then noon to 6pm June 30 through July 4th. Tickets are required. $5 per day for 12 years of age and up and $2.50 for children ages 6-11. Children 5 and younger are free. Or purchase an Event Pass for $10 ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 6-11 which allows unlimited access for all days of the competition June 26-29th.