Your chance to see some of the worldB次元官网网址檚 best sand sculptors in action B次元官网网址� and enjoy some long-awaited beach-side festivities B次元官网网址� is coming next month!
The returns bigger and better than ever this year, with 5 1/2 weeks of family-friendly activities on and around ParksvilleB次元官网网址檚 vast sandy beach. At the heart of the festival is the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition, July 14 to 17, attracting from all over the world.
B次元官网网址淭he calibre of the sculptors and the work they do just gets better and better every year,B次元官网网址� says Wendy Sears, with the non-profit society.
Working with this yearB次元官网网址檚 sculpting theme of B次元官网网址淭he Roaring Twenties,B次元官网网址� sculptors will prepare their sculpting bases on July 14, with the competition open to public viewing beginning at 2 p.m. July 15.
With only 30 hours to complete their sculpture, after six hours of preliminary work, sculptors have just 24 hours to carve over 4 days. Each soloist receives 10 yards of sand B次元官网网址� 15 yards for the doubles B次元官网网址� and all the sand must be used in their creation, mixed with water and nothing more.
Beyond the bragging rights, participants vie for cash prizes awarded to the top 3 doubles and the top 5 soloists, in addition to peer-selected awards and peopleB次元官网网址檚 choice prizes.
If you canB次元官网网址檛 make it for the competition weekend, the sculptures remain in place for the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition, open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Aug. 21. Admission is by suggested donation of $5 per person, and donB次元官网网址檛 forget to vote for your favourites!
Inspired by the professionals? Take part in the free , from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 16 and 17. All ages welcome!
So much more to celebrate
The sculptures may be the starring attraction of Beachfest but thereB次元官网网址檚 plenty more to celebrate. HereB次元官网网址檚 a look at whatB次元官网网址檚 on the calendar:
- , July 18 to Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. daily B次元官网网址� Enjoy a diverse cross section of Island musicians, performing at the Boardwalk Gazebo, adjacent to the sand sculpting exhibition.
- , July 22, 23, 29 & 30 and Aug. 12, 13, 19 & 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. B次元官网网址� Enjoy performances at the newly constructed Parksville Outdoor Theatre.
- , July 23 & 24 B次元官网网址� Browse the two-day arts and craft fair in the gardens around the tennis courts in the park.
- Aug. 5 to 7 B次元官网网址� A new festival addition this year, the three-day music fest features world-class tribute bands and performances by perennial favourites!
Plan your visit today at and see you at the beach!