Sandcastle Contest

Participate in our annual sandcastle contest in-person at Gimli Beach during festival weekend. Prizes will be awarded for each category. 

Thank you to our sponsor Globe Property Management 

Rules

  • If parents wish to direct children's activities, please enter the family category.
  • Structure must be made of sand, but implements may be used to build it.
  • Structures / Sculptures can be decorated with accessories (natural or artificial).
    Any colouring used must be environmentally friendly (i.e. Food colouring spray, coloured rice, etc)
  • NO SPRAY PAINT ALLOWED

Judging is based on the following elements

  • Size
  • Sculpting
  • Originality
  • Accessories
  • Overall effect (if the structure is 3-dimensional, etc.)

Categories

Open to everyone. You may enter as a single participant or as a team in one of the following categories.

  • Pink Category (11 years of age and under)
  • Blue Category (12-15 years of age)
  • Yellow Category (Family - 16 years of age and older or a family group)
  • Competitive Category (Any age combination welcome)

Sandcastle Contest (Gimli Beach)

Bring your shovels, pails, creativity, and participate in this free and fun event.

How to Enter:

Date: Saturday, August 3rd
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Gimli Beach, North of the Main Dock
Registration: 9:30 AM, Free entry

 
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General Inquiries:
Phone: 1 (204) 642-7417
Email: info@icelandicfestival.com

107-94 1st Avenue
Gimli, Manitoba, R0C 1B1