2025 43rd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest

 
A sand sculpture of a mermaid lying on her belly on top of a rock outcrop with her elbows on the rock and head propped up in her hands.
2025 Sand Sculpture Contest: People's Choice Award Winner: Adult Entry #3: Maggie Mermaid!, by Samantha and Nicole Garriott and Len and Sandy.

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The 43rd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach was held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, with 14 sculptures entered. Hundreds of participants and observers showed up to enjoy a cloudy, cool day at the beach.

If you notice any errors in the names of sculptures or artists, or if you have digital images of the missing photos listed below, please contact us.

 
 

2025 Sand Sculpture Award Results

People's Choice Award

Maggie the Mermaid!, by Samantha and Nicole Garriott and Len and Sandy.

Family Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Belly of the Beast The Christiansen Family
2nd Van Gogh Sunflowers The Miller Family
3rd Save the Whales The Vega Family

Adult Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st MTV: Crabz Nor Cal Sandcastles
2nd RAWR! Sokthea Chan and Kristine Taing
3rd Neptune's Bride Rowan and Jacquelin

Children's Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Solar Sculpture Robert and Peter
2nd The Buh! unknown
3rd Demetrius unknown
 

Missing, Unidentified, or Misnamed Photos, Artists, or Sculptures

Missing Photos:

  • The Buh!, by unregistered contestant
  • Demetrius, by unregistered contestant

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Last updated: August 24, 2025

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