Master Sand Sculptors 2010 Announced
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towncrierlogoHEAR YE!  HEAR YE!

JUNE 2010 -- The 10th Annual Master Sand Sculpting Competition in Hampton Beach, NH concluded its competition on Saturday. The first place winner was Justin Gordon from Groveland, MA with a sculpture titled "It's No Yolk," an egg-shaped sculpture which was meant to depict the world as it is today. Gordon wins a cash prize of $3,000 and a trip to the World Championships in Federal Way, Washington. (See photo below)

 

Karen Fralich from Burlington, Ontario, Canada took second place with the sculpture "A Picture Comes to Life." Third place went to Guy-Olivier Deveau from Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, for his sculpture "Ravishing and Ravenous." Fourth place was the sculpture "Fish Out of Water" made by Carl Jara of Lyndhurst, Ohio. And fifth place went to Michael Lepire of Charlesbourg, Quebec, Canada with the sculpture "The Enchanting Spirit."  

The "People's Choice" Award was given to Michael Lepire from Charlesbourg, Quebec, for the two-sided sculpture, "The Enchanting Spirit," a beautifully detailed dragon wrapped around a church. 

The "Sculptor's Choice" Award was given to Guy-Olivier Deveau for his intricately designed piece, "Ravishing and Ravenous," which resembled a modern-day female warrior. 

The sculptures this year ranged from a fish in a bowl to a couple of dragons, and stunning depiction of a new Betsy Ross.

The sculptors carved over three days, from June 24-26, to complete their own private sculpture using 10 tons of sand.

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Voting took place and awards were given out on Saturday, June 26 and the Awards Presentation took place at 8 p.m. on the Sea Shell Stage. The band the Continentals provided musical entertainment. The sculptures will remain on display through June 30th, and will be lit for night viewing. 

For photos of the winning sculptures, please visit Hamptonbeach.org

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