We are excited to kick off the inaugural Sandcastles for Scholarships Competition, hosted by the Professional Women in Building Council. Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this event possible! 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT EVENT DETAILS

This fun and creative event will take place on Friday, September 12 at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, with a rain date set for Friday, September 26 in the case of inclement weather.

This family-friendly competition invites teams to show off their sand sculpting skills while raising scholarship funds to support women entering the skilled trades.

Team Details:

• Limited team spots available - $800 per team

• Teams may include up to 6 participants

• Team registration includes a boxed Chick-fil-A lunch, event t-shirt, and logo placement on a future scholarship award

Competition Format:

• Each team will have 2 hours to build their sandcastle design

• Teams will receive a starter kit including: 2 large buckets, 1 shovel, and a box of miscellaneous plastic sand toys
• Teams are encouraged to bring their own tools and decorations to enhance their design
• ​All team sandcastle creations will be judged, and the winning team will be awarded with a trophy!

Recommended items to bring:

• Sunscreen
• Beach chairs
• Towels
• ONE canopy tent or umbrella per team
• Additional sandcastle building materials and/or decorations

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend. Admission is free for spectators, though lunches and event t-shirts are reserved for team participants and volunteers only.

This is a Leave No Trace event. The beach must be left in an unaltered, natural condition. All teams are responsible for taking home everything they bring. Materials that could be damaging to marine life or the environment are strictly prohibited. Sandcastle creations will need to be deconstructed at event close. 

PARKING: Parking is free at the following lot/address 
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
1000 Loggerhead Rd
Kure Beach, NC 28449