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Point Reyes National Seashore
Annual Sand Sculpture Contest
2011 Sand Sculpture Contest: Adult/Family Group Entry #30: Mermaid, by Nancy Haecker. Winner of the People's Choice Award.
Winner of the 2011 People's Choice Award: Adult/Family Group Entry #30: Mermaid, by Nancy Haecker.
 

Point Reyes National Seashore
invites you to the

31st Annual
Sand Sculpture Contest

at Drakes Beach

Sunday, September 2, 2011
(the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend)

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Prizes awarded in each of several age and group catagories.
Free to participants and spectators.

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Ken Patrick Visitor Center.
Judging begins at 12:00 p.m.
Prizes awarded at 3:30 p.m.

We welcome all ages at this free community event located at Drakes Beach. Categories include: Children (14 and under), Families, Adult Individuals, and Adult Groups. Three prizes will be awarded in each of those categories, along with prizes for the sculpture with the most recycled plastic included.

This event is family based, but please remember no dogs are allowed on this designated swimming beach (no lifeguard on duty).

Bring a picnic and spend the day!

Check out the sculptures from previous contests.

For more information, call 415-464-5140.

Prizes donated by the Point Reyes National Seashore Association.

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2011 Sand Sculpture Award Results

Key:
HM = Honorable Mention
PC = People's Choice Awards
RP = Best Use Of Recycled Plastic
MJ = Maggie Johnston Award for Creative Excellence

Adult/Family Group Category
Award Sculpture Contestants
1st Octomom The Errecart Family
2nd SanDream Bill Dwan
3rd Otter Chaos The Kingdon Family
HM Sandman The Kane Family
HM Big Day at the Beach Kerhsaw/Paulos/Hilton
HM King canutes castle Storek/Wentner
PC Mermaid Nancy Haecker
RP Party Toad Magner Family
MJ Dam It Len Garriott

Children Single
Award Sculpture Contestants
1st Glee School Julia
2nd My Colorful Rainbow Kailee
3rd We Will Never Forget Logan

Children Group
Award Sculpture Contestants
1st Stegosaurus The Garnica Crestelo Family
2nd Lady Bug Julia and Bob
3rd Shark Attack The Smith Family
HM Octopus Garden Jake

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Kule Loklo, a replica of a Coast Miwok village

Did You Know?
Coast Miwok people have lived in the Point Reyes vicinity for over 4,000 years. They lived in villages similar to Kule Loklo, which is located near the Bear Valley Visitor Center.
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Last Updated: September 10, 2011 at 17:20 MST