The Sandcastle Competition is back this summer for a morning of creativity and fun on the beach at Frisco Bay Marina. This free event is open to kiddos 12 and under and their families, with required online registration in advance. Each participant will receive a free popsicle, and the event will take place rain or shine.
New This Year: Family Team Division
We’re excited to introduce a new Family Team division this year!
Open to families of any size
Must include at least one child 12 or younger actively participating
Limited to 10 family team plots
Schedule & Registration
Online registration is available by completing the form below.
Day-of registration will only be offered if space is still available.
The competition begins at 10:00am and participants will have until 11:30am to build their sandcastles.
In the kids divisions (ages 12 and under), teams may consist of one to four participants.
Judging will begin at 11:30am, followed by the awards ceremony at 12:00pm.
Age divisions will be 1–3, 4–6, 7–9, 10–12, and Family. Teams with multiple children will be placed in the age division of the oldest child in their group.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age division, including the Family Division, as well as an overall winner.
Supplies
Each team will receive a free pail and shovel to get you started. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sandcastle-building tools and any decorations they’d like to use. Please note that all materials brought to enhance sandcastles must be removed once the awards have concluded and the event has ended.
Marina Paid Parking
Participants are encouraged to arrive early so they are able to find parking and be ready to create their masterpieces starting at 10:00am. Paid parking is available at the Frisco Bay Marina from 10:00am to 5:00pm for $1.25 per half hour for the first three hours, $2.50 a half hour thereafter; the first 30 minutes of parking are free, but you must still use the parking website to register for the free 30 minute parking. Participants are encouraged to walk, bike, or take the free Summit Stage bus to east Main Street Frisco which is an easy walk to the Frisco Bay Marina.
Registration
Free, online pre-registration is recommended. Day-of registration will only be offered if space is still available.