The Milford Arts Council will hold its 45th annual Sand Sculpture Competition on Aug. 6 at Walnut Beach in Milford.
“We are thrilled to be back live and in person on Walnut Beach,” said Meg Carriero, the MAC’s marketing specialist. “All ages and skill levels are welcome.”
The event, hosted by the MAC and sponsored by Milford Bank and Frontier, is the longest-standing tradition for the 50-year-old arts organization, drawing people from up and down the East Coast.
The award categories include individual or group age 9 and under; individual age 10 to 15; individual age 16 and over; and friends, family and groups.
Registration at Walnut Beach begins at 9 a.m. First, second, third place and best in show winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. Judging criteria will include creativity, spirit, detail and originality. It is not a professional or masters level contest. Only natural items may be included; no large castle-forms may be used.
Awards will be announced at 3 p.m.
Parking at Walnut Beach is $40 per day, or free to Milford residents with a beach pass. Street parking is $5 per hour. Parking is free for Connecticut residents at Silver Sands State Park with a walk along the boardwalk to get to Walnut Beach.
