July 11, 2023 – Get your pails and shovels, put on your creative thinking-caps and register for the Glen Island Sand Art Competition, which takes place, Saturday, Aug. 5 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’s Sand Art Competition is one of the highlights of summer in Westchester. Every year I’m impressed with the talent displayed by the contestants.”
Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, Kathy O’Connor said, “The staff at Glen Island does a great job at putting on the Sand Art Competition each year! I’m excited to invite new and returning participants to show off their creativity.”
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. 6.
Glen Island is located at Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10805. (Directions)