FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2008
Third Annual Sand in the CityTM Sand Sculpting Competition
Set for August 8-10
[Bellingham, Wash.] Enjoy sand, sea and sculpture at Bellingham's third annual Sand in the City Sand Sculpting Festival Aug. 8-10, 2008 in front of the Harbor Center Building, 1801 Roeder Avenue. On Friday, Aug. 8, sand sculpting teams will compete in a six hour competition for the "Golden Shovel" award. Awards will be given out at 5 p.m., and KAFE Radio will do a live remote broadcast from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday festival visitors will have a chance to vote on their favorite sculptures, enjoy live music, and watch master sculptor Bert Adams and his team of artists create a sand-tastic work of art.
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The event includes a children's area with a giant sandbox, guided tours of the Marine Life Center, and face painting on Saturday and Sunday. Food vendors this year include Rocket Donuts, Diego's Mexican Restaurant, House of Kabobs, Wild West Kettle Corn, the Ferndale Band Boosters, and more. Sand sculptures are available for viewing all three days.
Sand in the City is presented by the Northwest Discovery Project and the Port of Bellingham. The event is free and open to the public, however donations are accepted and encouraged. Donations and proceeds support the Marine Life Center, a place where children and adults can learn about and explore the diversity of creatures found in the waters of Puget Sound and the Washington coast.
Event Schedule
Friday, Aug. 8
Event is from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Throughout the day: Marine Life Center guided tours and children's play in the giant sandbox.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Team Sand Sculpting Contest
5 p.m. Team Sand Sculpting Awards
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. KAFE Radio live remote broadcast
Saturday, Aug. 9
Event is from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Throughout the day: Marine Life Center guided tours, children's play in the giant sandbox, voting for ‘People's Choice' Sculpture Award, and watch the Master Sculptors create a work of art
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Face Painting
Noon - 2 p.m. Mhuri Marimba
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Laura Overstreet - Country/Rock
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Live music with Fritz and the Freeloaders - Classic Rock
Sunday, Aug. 10
Event is from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Throughout the day: Marine Life Center guided tours, children's play in the giant sandbox, and watch the Master Sculptors create a work of art
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Face Painting
Noon - 1 p.m. The Bellingham Youth Jazz Band
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Paul Klein and Mark Kelly - Boogie Woogie Rhythm and Blues
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saltwater Octet - Jazz
5 p.m. People's Choice Awards Announced
