# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 43rd Annual Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Competition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: 🏖️ 43rd Annual Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Competition 🏖️
Saturday, August 1 | Birch Bay Beach Park
"Join the Fun in Birch Bay!"

Get ready to roll up your sleeves, grab a bucket and shovel, and let your creativity run wild! This beloved summer tradition brings together families, friends, and artists of all ages for a fun-filled day of beachside creativity and community celebration.

Day-of registration will open at 8AM with building beginning when the tide allows around 10:00 AM, giving participants plenty of time to craft their sandy masterpieces before judging takes place in the late afternoon. Whether you're a seasoned sand sculptor or just trying it for fun, everyone is welcome to participate!

🎁 Welcome gifts will be provided to all participants, and prizes will be awarded in each category, including:

• People’s Choice – Selected by event attendees
• Kids (13 & Under)
• Solo, Duos & Trios
• Small Groups (Up to 8 Participants)
• Large Groups (9+ Participants)

The festival atmosphere will make it a full day of fun for spectators and builders alike. Enjoy:

🎶 Live Music
🍺 Beer Garden
🌮 Food Trucks
🛍️ Local Vendors

All activities will take place on the festival grounds at Birch Bay Beach Park, making it the perfect summer outing for the whole family.

✨ New for the future: We are currently exploring the addition of a Professional Division beginning in 2026 — stay tuned for more details!

Bring your imagination, your team, and your beach spirit. Whether you build or simply come to watch, this is one of Birch Bay’s most creative and entertaining events of the summer.

See you in the sand! 🏖️

Financial support for this event provided by:
-A community support grant from Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2
-Tourism promotion grant from Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
-Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birch-bay/43rd-annual-birch-bay-sand-sculpture-competition/200029797765442
- **Event Categories**: contests, music, festivals, kids, live-music, food-drinks, trips-adventures, entertainment, art, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9873

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Birch Bay
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 7930 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine, WA 98230-9009, United States
- **lat**: 48.92995
- **long**: -122.74536
- **full address**: 7930 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine, WA 98230-9009, United States, 7930 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine, WA 98230-9009, United States, Birch Bay

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 43rd Annual Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Competition being held?
  - **A:** 43rd Annual Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Competition takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am at 7930 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine, WA 98230-9009, United States, 7930 Birch Bay Dr, Blaine, WA 98230-9009, United States, Birch Bay.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 43rd Annual Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Competition?
  - **A:** 43rd Annual Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Competition is organized by Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 43rd Annual Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Competition is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birch Bay, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 9,800+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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