2022 40th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest

A sand sculpture of a seashore serpent with a bulbous head and open mouth swimming at the water's (e.g., sand's) surface with parts of its long back visible.
2022 Sand Sculpture Contest: People's Choice and Family Category 1st Place Winner: Entry #15: Seashore Serpent, by the Christiansen Family.

NPS Photo / Anela Kopshever

 

The 40th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach was held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, with only 15 sculptures entered. A couple hundred participants and observers showed up to enjoy a foggy day at the beach.

If you notice any errors in the names of sculptures or artists, please contact us.

 
 

2022 Sand Sculpture Award Results

People's Choice Award

Seashore Serpent, by the Christiansen Family

Family Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Seashore Serpent The Christiansen Family
2nd World Peace Meditation Dragon Andrea and Matteo Doffing
3rd Moontown The DeMaistre Family

Adult Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Under the Sea Jessica and Roberto Zotina
2nd Drakewartz Patrick Liddell
3rd Hedgehog Csilla Kato

Children's Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Medieval Castle Oliver
2nd The Castle Theophane, Daniel, and Henry
3rd The Ocean Castle Lilien
 

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Last updated: August 29, 2022

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