(New Rochelle, NY) – Get your thinking caps on, assemble your team, and dust off your pails and shovels and register for the Glen Island Sand Art Competition, which takes place, Saturday, Aug. 3 at 11 a.m.!
Teams should be comprised of at least two participants, with a maximum of 10. Each team will be provided with three, five gallon buckets, a spray bottle and access to water. Additional tools can be brought from home. Building begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m., judging begins at 3:30 p.m. and winners will be announced at 4 p.m. Trophies and additional prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winning teams. Registration required.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Glen Island Beach is a true gem of Westchester County and the annual, beloved tradition of its Sand Art Competition showcases the enormous talent of residents of all ages. The Parks staff do an incredible job of organizing this fun event.”
Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, Kathy O’Connor said, “Year-after-year, the Sand Art Competition participants impress me with their creativity. I’m looking forward to this year’s creations!”
Participation in the Sand Art Competition is free; parking and admission fees apply. Westchester County residence is required to enter Glen Island. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 4.
Glen Island is located at Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10805. (Directions)
Source: GLEN ISLAND SAND ART COMPETITION RETURNS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 | Yonkers Times
