US Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Expo

09/02/2021

We all WONDER when we can host the US Sand Sculpting Challenge again. Only time will tell. Have a beautiful & sandy, Labor Day Weekend San Diego!

08/04/2021

USSSC+DAE is Postponed until 2022

Much to our chagrin and due to circumstances beyond our control, the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition will go on hiatus again for 2021. The Port of San Diego and all of us involved in producing the event regret that this decision had to be made. It takes nearly a full year to schedule the world’s greatest Master Sculptors to compete in this world-renowned competition, and the Covid-19 virus only recently gave us a bit of a breather . . not enough time to put it together.

Our thanks to the sand sculptors outside the U.S. and within who have thrilled us in the past with their amazing art, to the dimensional artists who work in other media who have exhibited at our event, and to the entertainers, food providers and broadcast, print and online media who helped make this “one of the top 20 seaside festivals in the world”, according to American Express. We look forward to returning to San Diego in 2022, dates to be announced.

In the meantime, support your local artists, sand and otherwise. Go out and have fun. And be safe.

Sculpture by Abe Waterman

01/29/2021

Spend the off-season learning how to make Epic Sand Sculptures!!! One of our very talented teams, Archisand Professional Sand Sculptors are sharing their secrets in a daily Tip of the Day series! Follow them on Facebook & Instagram or subscribe to their cool YouTube channel. Share your pics! We’d love to see what they inspire you to create. 

In Today's Sandcastle Tip of the Day we share how we create the finest details of the block and brick. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!

01/14/2021

Sand Sculpting in the news! This Artist, utilized the very delicate nature of our favorite sculpting medium, to create a piece that is truly inspired! We applaud Damon Langlois for his creativity and taking this Art Form to a new level.

A sculpture of Abraham Lincoln with a crumbling base showing him holding his head in his hand has won first-place at the 23rd annual Texas SandFest. T

09/05/2020

We cannot express with mere words how much we miss you ALL. We desperately miss all of our Sand Artists, our Vendors, our Artists, our Bands, our Team & our great Volunteers. We’re heartbroken not to see the reactions of the many appreciative Fans. We miss the beautiful Port of San Diego, the sunrises, the breezes, the passing ships, the sunsets and the lights of the City. We hope to bring you this stunning array of Art again soon and then, we can all join in wonder together. Until then... Stay Safe! Wear a Mask!

05/10/2020

We cannot resist a SANDtastic Mother’s Day sculpture. !!

Please give Greg and his team’s page Archisand Professional Sand Sculptors some luv & a Like, to add their videos and stunning, professional creations to your Facebook experience 🏰 🌺 We highly recommend it, it’s always a treat to see what they’ve come up with.

04/29/2020

2020 USSSC+DAE is cancelled.

Much to our chagrin and due to circumstances beyond our control, the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition will go on hiatus for 2020. The Port of San Diego and all of us involved in producing the event regret that this decision had to be made. Downtown piers must be kept open to handle any contingencies that may arise from the devastating effects of the Covid-19 virus on the world’s cruise industry. Here in California, even after stay-at-home regulations are lifted, social distancing may preclude high-density attendance at major events for much of the remainder of the year. Organizers will contact sponsors and vendors who have committed funds and either refund any fees paid or apply them to future events at the requestor’s option. We thank them for their support. Stay safe! We hope to return this world-class festival to San Diego in 2021. In the meantime, support your local artists, sand and otherwise. Joyce, Gordon, Bruce, Steve, Tricia and the entire USSSC+3DAE team