Sand sculpting contests have been a long standing tradition for one of Charleston's barrier islands, where sun and beach lovers gathered once again on the sands of that barrier island for the 34th Annual Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition. Front Beach, on the Isle of Palms, is the famed sandy shore where it all takes place. I have been taking pictures of the event since 2011.
Competitor divisions included children ages 14 and under; young adult, 15 to 20; family - at least one adult and one child or young adult; and adult, 21 and older. Prizes were awarded to the top three in each category, along with the additional judged categories of Most Creative, Best Architectural and Best in Show. Judges included News 2's Carolyn Murray, Rob Fowler, and Brendan Clark.
List of winners in each category are as follows:
Best of Children's1st – Site T – Island Tails
2nd – Site S – Feeling Fintastic on IOP
3rd – Site II – Just Chum
Best of Young Adults
1st – Site M – Speedo 07
Charlie Peberdy Memorial Award – Best of Family
1st – Site GG – Pout Pout
2nd – Site 29 – Will you Calamarry Me?
3rd – Site CC – Mama Sea Turtle and her Babies
Best Architectural
1st – Site A – Charleston Drip Company
2nd – Site 33 – Castle James
3rd – Site 27 – The Bridge
Most Creative
1st – Site I – Seal of Approval
2nd – Site Q – Coach Potatopus
3rd – Site C – Save the Bees
Best of Adults
1st – Site H – Vintage Since 1978
2nd – Site 24 – Wiley Coyote
3rd – Site J – MC Octs 2023
Best of Show – OverallSite FF – Once Upon A TimeEnjoy the pictures.
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