Sandcastle and Sculpture Contest at South Beach
Skylar, Brett and Nikki Wingate enjoy a day at South Beach — and a bit of competition, too.
Skylar, Brett and Nikki Wingate enjoy a day at South Beach — and a bit of competition, too.
Mackenzie Martel and Mattie Budine built an elaborate castle, complete with working tunnel.
Mackenzie Martel and Mattie Budine built an elaborate castle, complete with working tunnel.
Ashleigh and Aidan Silvestro put finishing touches on a heart sculpture.
Ashleigh and Aidan Silvestro put finishing touches on a heart sculpture.
Molly Shea and Gabby Barish's castle comes complete with a moat.
Molly Shea and Gabby Barish's castle comes complete with a moat.
Various awards are given out at the contest.
Various awards are given out at the contest.
Beach goers cast their vote for their favorite sand castles.
Beach goers cast their vote for their favorite sand castles.
Gwendolyn Butkus prepares to build her masterpiece.
Gwendolyn Butkus prepares to build her masterpiece.
Max Hanna, Jack Hanna, Sofia Lovoulo, Arden Dailida and Georgia Parker survey their work.
Max Hanna, Jack Hanna, Sofia Lovoulo, Arden Dailida and Georgia Parker survey their work.
Sand castle contest headquarters were set up at Right Fork.
Sand castle contest headquarters were set up at Right Fork.
Last year's junior division winners, Cassidy Levy, Sean Demeritt, Cole Levy and Kyle Demeritt, returned to the contest for another chance at glory.
Last year's junior division winners, Cassidy Levy, Sean Demeritt, Cole Levy and Kyle Demeritt, returned to the contest for another chance at glory.
Chay Holeford and Kayla Smith collect votes.
Chay Holeford and Kayla Smith collect votes.
Contest was organized by Edgartown Board of Trade's Janice Donaroma.
Contest was organized by Edgartown Board of Trade's Janice Donaroma.
They came bearing shovels and spades, clad in their swimsuits to participate in the Sand Sculpture Contest at South Beach on Wednesday. The annual event is sponsored by the Edgartown Board of Trade, and bestows upon participants prizes for the best sand sculptures in both junior and adult categories. The winners will be announced Thursday morning.