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International Sandsculpting Championship Viewing Tent (Virginia Beach)
October 3, 2025
How else can one describe this event any other way than with an experience? With a world-class venue, 32 of the world’s most talented sculptors, and an exciting prize purse, Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship has distinguished itself as a premier event unlike any other. From the gallery feel and extended viewing hours, your sandsculpting fill can be quelled with a single visit.
It’s been the signature event of the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival since its inception, and has grown to the most prestigious event of its kind in the nation. With an international field of sculptors representing 15 countries from around the world, watch the professionals turn grains of sand into works of art in just 3 days!
A huge tent, almost as large as a football field, will house 22 sculptures created by 12 solo and 10 doubles teams! Sculptors will compete for the largest prize purse awarded in the country.
- Viewing time of 10 days
- Walkways and viewing areas providing an intimate view of the process and artwork
- Lighting for viewing into the evening hours
- Protection from wind and rain, providing an entertainment option no matter the weather!
- Unique photo opportunities
- Live “QuickSand” competitions (These sculptors are quick on their feet!)
- Meet and Greet opportunities with the extremely talented pool of sculptors!
Sculpting Hours Only (Tent Closed to the Public)
Mon, 9/22 – Wed, 9/24: 8am-5pm; Thurs, 9/25: 8am-2pm
Tent Open to the Public
Fri, 9/26 – Sat, 9/27: 9am-11pm
Sun, 9/28 – 9am-9pm
Mon, 9/29 – Thurs, 10/2: 10am-6pm
Fri, 10/3 – Sat, 10/4: 10am-9pm
Sun, 10/5: 10am-6pm
City of Virginia Beach Employee Appreciation Night:
Monday, 9/29: 6-8pm
We invite all Virginia Beach City and VPCPS Employees and their families to attend for free. To be admitted, please present your City or VBCPS Employee Badge.
