The World Championship of Sand Sculpting

‘Tournament of Champions’ is coming to Federal Way, WA

Don’t miss the opportunity to see some of the best Sand Sculpting Artists in the world create masterpieces in front of your eyes.

The Tournament of Champions is a select group of today’s top stars in the world of temporary, Museum-quality art and will showcase their talents in the largest exhibition of its kind in North America at the Hillside Plaza, 31510 20th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington from August 18th through September 5th. (Two blocks north of the Commons Mall at the old Toys R Us/Target location).

These jury-selected sand sculpting masters were chosen from the top 10% of international sand sculptors using a variety of criteria including tenure and talent.

The end result is an exhibition of magnificent sculptures….

Two acres of stroller and handicapped-accessible galleries will be open daily.

This will be fun for the whole family, tons of activities to include:

  • A giant sand box for the kids, full of toys, buckets and fun.
  • Sand Sculpting lessons daily, learn techniques from the Masters. get instructions and tools, and pick up tricks to impress your friends on the beach, or in your back yard.
  • Quick Sand ~ Quick carving competitions in the afternoons. A subject is chosen by the audience or drawn from a hat then two sculptors go heads up in ten minute grudge match carving showdowns. The winner is chosen by applause and advances to the next round.
  • Flying Colors ~ Master Sculptor and painter John Gowdy spins a giant canvas and throws paint creating awesome artwork creating paintings that feature  Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Bob Marley to name a few. Come and see what he comes up with this time. Paintings are then auctioned off and proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
  • Put Yourself in the Picture ~ with Display Sculptures and an opportunity to have your photo taken in front of a sculpture with your name carved on it. Think family 2011 Christmas card!

There are Food and Craft vendors, convenient parking, and much more.

Check our event calendar for more details. Come play in the sand in Federal Way!