Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival

06/09/2026

We're still looking for volunteers to help out on the beach during the 2026 Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival. All volunteers signed up by July 1st will receive a free event T-shirt plus a free meal. To sign up for a shift (or two!), click the link below.

Interested in volunteering your time to support the annual Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival? Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. The Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival takes place at Red Arrow Park & Beach in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The park address is 1931 S 9t...

06/08/2026

Our 2026 amateur competition registration is now open! To register yourself or a team of up to six, complete this form: https://form.jotform.com/261494356430054

05/27/2026

The Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival is one of Manitowoc's can't-miss events of the summer!

Discover summer events in Manitowoc WI! See sand sculptures and attend the hot air balloon festival.

05/26/2026

Did you know our event was once featured on an episode of Beach Battles? Check out the episode below to learn more about some of the elements you'll see, including our amateur competition! Our amateur competition registration will be launching in the coming days.

Beach Battles brings host, Tatyana Arrington, to the most unique and bizarre beach contests in America, including the Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival in Manitowoc! Watch the full episode to see

05/19/2026

Coming to Manitowoc for the Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival this July 18 and 19? Book your room today below!

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04/14/2026

Calling all vendors! Our 2026 vendor application is now open and available on our website. Learn more and apply today here: http://www.visitmanitowoc.com/wssf

04/10/2026

Interested in volunteering your time to support the annual Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival? Click below to view the available slots and sign up to be a part of the fun this summer!

Interested in volunteering your time to support the annual Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival? Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. The Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival takes place at Red Arrow Park & Beach in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The park address is 1931 S 9t...

01/30/2026

We can't wait for another Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival this summer!

07/20/2025

The 2025 Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival is complete! Congratulations to all semi-pro competitors on their hard work this weekend!

Judge’s Choice
🥇 “Us and Them” by Josh Jakubowski
🥈 “Hatching Dragons” by John Kruse
🥉 “Lost in a Book” by Gina Diliberti

Sculptor’s Choice
🏅”Lost in a Book” by Gina Diliberti

People’s Choice
🏅 “Hatching Dragons” by John Kruse

Thank you to everyone who came to the third annual Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival. We’ll see you on the beach next July! 📆

07/20/2025

Good morning from Red Arrow Beach! 👋 The Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival continues all day today! 🏖️☀️ Stop by to see the semi-pro sculptors finish their sculptures, play on the beach, shop vendor booths, enjoy a cold drink and meal, and more 10 am to 5 pm.

🗳️ All event attendees between 10 am and 3 pm can play a role in the judging process! You’ll receive a poker chip before entering the beach to drop in the bucket of your favorite sculpture. The People’s Choice winner will be announced at the awards ceremony at 4:30 pm.

Find today’s full schedule of events at www.visitmanitowoc.com/wssf.