Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival

ποΈ Date: July 11, 2025 β° Time: 9:00 AM β 2:00 PM π Location: Wildwood Crest, along the Wildwood Boardwalk near Heather Road ποΈ Admission: Free to participate and attend Buckets. Shovels. Sea breeze. Sandcastles that make you do a double take. The Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival returns to the Wildwood Boardwalk on Thursday, July 11, from 9AM to 2PM β bringing together amateur artists, beach lovers, and pro sand sculptors for one of the most joyful, jaw-dropping events on the Jersey Shore. What to Expect at the Sand Sculpting Festival: Whether you're building castles or snapping photos, this family-friendly Wildwood event is a celebration of summer, shoreline creativity, and coastal magic: ποΈ Sand sculpting competition (all ages & skill levels) π¨ Live demos from professional sculptors πΆ Beach music, games, and giveaways π£ Spectator-friendly viewing along the boardwalk π Free admission + prime beach energy π Awards for best creations (with some wild entries every year) Bring your crew, your sunscreen, and your weirdest sand ideas β this isnβt just a beach day, itβs a shoreline spectacle. Why Itβs On Our Radar The Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival is joy in its purest form β a few hours of sun, salt, and sculpture on one of the most iconic boardwalks in New Jersey. Itβs weirdly impressive. Quietly competitive. And unmistakably summer.