2014 American Sand Sculpting Championships in Ft. Myers Beach

Get ready to hit the sand! The 28th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship is coming back to Fort Myers Beach November 21 through 30, 2014, with more sculptures than ever before!  Master sand sculptors will create their works of art on Fort Myers Beach, forming the largest sand sculpting event in the state with an all new layout! USA Today listed the event as one of the 10 best sand sculpting competitions and the Southeastern Tourism Society recognized the American Sand Sculpting Championship as a top 20 event of the entire southeastern United States!

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sand sculptures Ft. Meyers Beach

photo credit: fmbsandsculpting.com

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday November 21nd – Event open 10:00am to 5:00pm. A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the Southern Florida Make-A-Wish Foundation.

10:00AM Event Opens
10:00AM Master SOLO Competition
11:00AM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
11:30AM CELEBRITY QUICK SAND
12:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Greene
12:30PM Live Music
1:00PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
1:30PM Live Music
2:00PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
2:30PM Live Music
3:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Greene
3:30PM Live Music
4:30PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
5:00PM Event closes
Saturday November 22nd – Event open 10:00am to 5:00pm
10:00AM Event Opens
10:00AM Master SOLO Competition
11:00AM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
11:30AM CELEBRITY QUICK SAND
12:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Greene
12:30PM Live Music
1:00PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
2:00PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
2:30M Live Music
3:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Greene
3:30PM Live Music
4:30PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
4:45PM Flying Colors with John Gowdy
5:00PM Event closes
Sunday November 23rd – Event open 10:00am to 5:00pm
9:00AM Amateur Registration
10:00AM Event Opens
10:00AM Master SOLO Competition
10:00AM Amateur Contest Begins
11:00AM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons*Schedule and times are subject to change
11:30AM CELEBRITY QUICK SAND
12:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
12:30PM Live Music
1:00PM Master SOLO Competition Ends
1:00PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
1:30PM Live Music
1:00PM Master and Amateur Judging
2:00PM Amateur Contest Ends
2:00PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
2:30PM Live Music
3:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
3:30PM Live Music
4:00PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND “Championship Round”
4:30PM Awards Ceremony
5:00PM Event closes
Monday November 24th – Event open 10:00am to 5:00pm
10:00AM Event Opens
10:00AM-5:00PM Master Sculptors Exhibit Sculpting
11:00AM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
11:30AM CELEBRITY QUICK SAND
12:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
12:30PM Live Music
1:00PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
1:30PM Live Music
2:00PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
2:30PM Live Music
3:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
3:30PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
4:00PM Live Music
4:30PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
5:00PM Event Closes
Tuesday November 25th – Event open 10:00am to 5:00pm
10:00AM Event Opens
10:00AM-5:00PM Master Sculptors Exhibit Sculpting
11:00AM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
11:30AM CELEBRITY QUICK SAND
12:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
12:30PM Live Music
1:00PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
1:30PM Live Music
2:00PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
2:30PM Live Music
3:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
3:30PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
4:00PM Live Music
4:30PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
5:00PM Event Closes
Wednesday November 26th – Event open 10:00am to 5:00pm
10:00AM Event Opens
10:00AM-5:00PM Master Sculptors Exhibit Sculpting
11:00AM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
11:30AM CELEBRITY QUICK SAND
12:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
12:30PM Live Music
1:00PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
1:30PM Live Music
2:00PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
2:30PM Live Music
3:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
3:30PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
4:00PM Live Music
4:30PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
5:00PM Event Closes
Thursday November 27th – Event open 10:00am to 5:00pm
10:00AM Event Opens
10:00AM-5:00PM Master Sculptors Exhibit Sculpting
11:00AM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
11:30AM CELEBRITY QUICK SAND
12:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
12:30PM Live Music
1:00PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
1:30PM Live Music
2:00PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
2:30PM Live Music
3:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
3:30PM Live Music
4:30PM MASTER SCULPTOR QUICK SAND
5:00PM Event Closes
Friday November 28th – Event open 10:00am to 5:00pm
10:00AM Event Opens
10:00AM Master DOUBLES Competition
10:00AM Florida State Championship (Advanced Amateur)
11:00AM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons*Schedule and times are subject to change
11:30AM CELEBRITY QUICK SAND
12:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
1:00PM ADVANCED AMATEUR QUICK SAND
1:30PM Live Music
2:00PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
2:30PM Live Music
3:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
3:30PM Live Music
4:30PM ADVANCED AMATEUR QUICK SAND
5:00PM Event closes
Saturday November 29th – Event open 10:00am to 5:00pm
10:00AM Event Opens
10:00AM Master DOUBLES Competition
10:00AM Florida State Championship (Advanced Amateur)
11:00AM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
11:30AM CELEBRITY QUICK SAND
12:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
1:00PM ADVANCED AMATEUR QUICK SAND
1:30PM Live Music
2:00PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
2:30PM Live Music
3:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Greene
3:30PM Live Music
4:30PM ADVANCED AMATEUR QUICK SAND
4:45PM Flying Colors with John Gowdy
5:00PM Event closes
Sunday November 30th – Event open 10:00am to 5:00pm
10:00AM Event Opens
10:00AM Master DOUBLES Competition
10:00AM Florida State Championship (Advanced Amateur)
11:00AM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
11:30PM Live Music
12:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green
1:00PM Master DOUBLES Competition Ends
1:00PM Sand sculpting Demonstrations/Lessons
1:30PM Live Music
2:00PM Florida State Championship (advanced Amateur) Ends
2:30PM Live Music
2:00PM Master and Florida State Championship Judging
2:00PM ADVANCED AMATEUR QUICK SAND
3:00PM Chain Saw Art with Rod Green*Schedule and times are subject to change
4:00 PM ADVANCED AMATEUR QUICK SAND “Championship Round”
4:15PM CELEBRITY QUICK SAND “Championship Round”
4:30PM Awards Ceremony
5:00PM Event closes

Howl’oween Pet Parade

Fort Myers Beach Pet Parade Halloween

photo credit: billgillhespy.com

4th Annual Pawsitively Amazing Pet Parade on October 18 at Santini Marina Plaza in Fort Myers Beach. Join the fun as pets and their owners attend the Pet Parade dressed in Howl’oween Costume and are judged. The event includes vendors with crafts, etc.

When: October 18 at 9 am

Where: 7205 Estero Blvd
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Cost: Free