Day #5 of Sand sculpting action

Nov 7, 2009 1 min read

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A view from outside of the fence. Three of the sculptures are being worked on.

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Children bouncing up and down on bunchee-cord machine.

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The group carve displays all the sponsors for the festival.

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People didn't seem to mind to pay admission for a closer look at the master sculptors art work inside the tent at the Holiday Inn Beach Resort . Look at the line!

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A young amateur carver works on her sand sculpture.

The 23rd American Sand Sculpting Championship Festival is well underway on Saturday. Many attendees witnessed views from either over the fence or within the paid admission viewpoint ($3 child/ senior; $5 adult; $10 family). The SandVendor Village was hopping as many vendor merchants were selling their merchandise.

Some of the scupltures are showing great progress as many of the Master Sculptures will continue tomorrow and carve away until the 1 p.m. deadline. A good part of each sculpture is expected to be completed today, while base work and finer detailing is expected tomorrow – the last day of the festival.

The attached photos are a view from outside the fence. You can see more photos from Saturday on www.cufortmyersbeachtalk.com

Another breaking news report will be available after the judges award the winners at 6 p.m. Sunday.