The fun starts when 200 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pounding up the sponsor site. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 28, 2026. Watch Greg Grady and “The Grady Bunch” build a mammoth Sand Demo Site. View all entries online on this website or watch the progress by visiting our Facebook page. The competition has seen international attention and is by invitation only. The event is funded by the Hampton Beach Village District and Sponsors, in cooperation with The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and The NH Division of Parks.
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 18, 2026 Saturday Jun 20, 2026
SCHEDULE FOR 2026 MASTER SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION:
- Fri. – Mon., June 12-15 – Massive 100 Ton Sponsor Site Created
- Tues., June 16 – Sponsors Grand Finale with a Master Group Carve
- Weds., June 17 – Masters Pound Up and Sponsor Sculpture Viewing
- Thurs., Fri., & Sat. – June 18, 19, 20 – Solo Competition $25,000 purse and entry awards as follows: First Place $6,000; Second Place $4,000; Third Place $3,000; Fourth Place $2,000. People’s Choice Award $1,000. Non-placing competitors receive $1,500. There is also a Sculptor’s Choice Award that is only a prestige award, granted by their peers, that has no monetary prize.
- Sat., June 20 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM Voting for People’s Choice Award.
- Sat., June 20 at 7:30 PM Awards Ceremony on the Sea Shell Stage. Special Fireworks* Display at 9:30 PM.
- The entire area is illuminated for nightly viewing through June 28, 2026.
- We would like to thank our SPONSORS below for their support. They help make this event possible.
- If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s event, please contact Greg Grady at NHSandsculptors@aol.com or 603-548-6002.*Fireworks are always weather-permitting. Please visit our Facebook page for updates on cancellations.
Location
On the sand along Ocean Boulevard. To the left of the Seashell Stage.
Fees/Admission
FREE
