30th Annual National Shrimp Festival, October 11-14. The festival's contest will be held on October 13, with teams of four or fewer competing in categories for kids, youth, and adults. Sand Castle Days, October 19-20. This event hosts the Texas State Championship and allows both masters and amateurs to compete. The Sons of the Beach Sand Castle Wizards will give a demonstration.
International masters compete as individuals and as teams.
Amateurs, families, businesses, and civic organizations also participate. We've found a few Web sites offering sand-sculpting tips for beginner. Sandy Feets' tips for Beginners Get Coastal Living's free E-mail newsletter. No reproduction or republication without written permission. Not responsible for third-party material.