Dana Point Festival of Whales Need Contestants for Sand Sculpting Competition March 3rd @DPWhaleFest @OCParks

The Dana Point Festival of Whales is celebrating their 42nd Anniversary this year and they're looking for Sand Sculpting Entries.

"Bring the family and get ready for some fun in the sun and sand at the annual Whale of a Sand Sculpting Competition!"

OC Parks is pleased to present the annual Whale of a Sand Sculpting Competition hosted in conjunction with the 42nd annual Dana Point Festival of Whales.

The 42nd Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales
March 2-3, 9-10,  2013
Dana Point, CA 
Lots of fun activities, and Whale Watching!
http://festivalofwhales.com/

Whale of a Sand Sculpting Competition

 March 3, 2013 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Location:  Baby Beach in Dana Point Harbor   Sculpting kicks off at 8 a.m. and judging begins at 2:30 p.m. The contest is a day of fun, sun and creativity for families, friends and serious sand sculpting enthusiasts. Contestants may choose to make sand creations from one of five categories:

• including castles,
• whales and ocean creatures,
• pirates and ships,
• woodies and surfboards or
• patriotic emblems.

What you'll win:

1. First place: sand castle medals, a $40 gift certificate to Harbor Grill, two complimentary lunches at Proud Mary’s and stand-up paddle board lessons for four people.
2. Second place: whale watching tickets, three lunches at The Brig, two lunches at Proud Mary’s and two lunches at Harbor Deli. 
3. Third place: five Coffee Importer certificates, two lunches at The Brig and one certificate to Proud Mary’s. 
4. Fourth place: earns an OC Parks gift basket and three lunches at Harbor Deli.

Registration is free and available online and on the day of the event at the OC Parks booth on-site. Contestants are asked to provide their own buckets and tools. Sand will be provided!