Thirtieth annual Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest should feature some wild creations on Saturday (photo by twi-ny/mdr)
CONEY ISLAND SAND SCULPTING CONTEST
Coney Island
Boardwalk between West Tenth & Twelfth Sts.
Saturday, August 13, free, noon – 5:00 pm
www.coneyisland.com
www.allianceforconeyisland.org
The twice-Covid-postponed thirtieth annual Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest finally comes to the People’s Playground on August 13, as amateurs, semiprofessionals, and professionals will create masterpieces in the Brooklyn sand, many with a nautical theme. It’s a blast watching the constructions rise from nothing into some extremely elaborate works of temporary art. The event, which features cash prizes, is hosted by the Alliance for Coney Island and features four categories: Adult Group, Family, Individual, and People’s Choice. There are always a few architectural ringers who design sophisticated castles, along with a handful of gentlemen building, well, sexy mermaids. You can register as late as eleven o’clock Saturday to participate. While visiting Coney Island on August 13, you should also check out the Coney Island Museum, the Coney Island Circus Sideshow, Puppets Come Home!’s Body Slam, and the fully restored New York Aquarium in addition to riding the Cyclone and the Wonder Wheel.