2023 41st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest

A sand sculpture of the head and upper torso of a Hawai'ian woman wearing a flower crown.
2023 Sand Sculpture Contest: People’s Choice Award Winner: Entry #13: Ode to Lahaina, by the Samantha Garriott, Sandra Domerocki, and friends.

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The 41st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach was held on Saturday, August 27, 2023, with only 29 sculptures entered. A few hundred participants and observers showed up to enjoy an overcast day at the beach.

If you notice any errors in the names of sculptures or artists, please contact us.

 
 

2023 Sand Sculpture Award Results

People's Choice Award

Ode to Lahaina, by Samantha Garriott, Sandra Domerocki, and friends.

Family Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Kraken's Hold Chris Brunamonte
2nd Jaws The Gebhardt Family
3rd (tie) 3-2-1-Blastoff! The Christiansen Family
3rd (tie) Life is Sweet Matt, Jen, Megan, Sam, and Emily

Adult Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Tomorrow's Turtles Jamie Yosha, Isaac Taylor, and Raemona Taylor
2nd Don't Cross My Bridge Kate and Brandon Clift
3rd Flying Dutchman The Sand Sailors

Children's Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Mother Nature Chloe
2nd Sunken Living Room Lilien
3rd The Big Snake The Sage Brothers
 

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Last updated: August 27, 2023

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