Shrimp Festival 2024

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 LOCATION: Directly off the boardwalk on the beach, south of the town green at Gulf Place. Look for Sand Castle University tent and A frame signs. Seating will be provided by Suncoast Beach Service. Physical address: 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Demonstrations & Classes
THURSDAY: A sponsored logo sculpture by Sand Castle University. Viewing only.

FRIDAY: FREE demonstrations at 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. 

Classes are approximately 1 hour.  All tools provided. Participants are chosen on a first-come, first-served basis.

SATURDAY: AMATEUR SAND SCULPTING CONTEST 11am-3pm
(tools available for use during contest)

Age Categories - Max of 4 per team:
• 5-10 years
• 11-15 years
• 16 years & up – Adult
• Family (all ages) - If you wish to help your child/children please enter the “Family” category.

PRIZES
(each category)
• Winner: Cash Prize, (1) Sand Sculpture Trophy per team, 

(1) Ribbon & (1) Poster per team member (limit 4)
• 2nd Place: (1) Ribbon & (1) Poster per team member (limit 4)
• 3rd Place:  (1) Ribbon & (1) Poster per team member (limit 4)
• Honorable Mention: (1) Ribbon & (1) Poster per team member (limit 4)