How else can one describe this new and improved event any other way than with an experience? With a world-class venue, talent, and prize purse, Neptune's International Sandsculpting Championship has distinguished itself as a premier event unlike any other for miles. From the gallery feel and extended viewing hours, your sandsculpting fill can be quelled with a single visit.
It's been the signature event of the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival since its inception. Now it becomes the signature event of an entire region as the International Sandsculpting Championship expands to ten days. With an international field of sculptors representing countries from around the world, the expansion of the competition puts this as one of the most distinctive events of its kind in the world.
NEPTUNE'S KINGDOM: LAND OF SAND
A huge tent, almost as large as a football field, will house 22 sculptures created by 12 solo and 10 doubles teams! Sculptors will compete for the largest prize purse awarded in the country.
Extended viewing time of 10 days
Expanded walkways and viewing areas providing an intimate view of the process and artwork
Improved lighting for viewing into the evening hours
Protection from wind and rain, providing an entertainment option no matter the weather!
Unique photo opportunities
Live music and entertainment exclusive to the sandsculpting tent
Meet and Greet opportunities with the extremely talented pool of sculptors!
Teaching demos and live "QuickSand" competitions
These sculptors are quick on their feet!
32 of the world's most talented sculptors will be in Virginia Beach creating incredible works of art for our viewing pleasure.
Each sculpture is so intricate and beautiful, it's hard to narrow down a favorite. Thankfully, that's not our job!
Neptune’s Land of Sand Hours:
Friday: 9 am - 11 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 11 pm
Sunday: 9 am - 9 pm
Monday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm
Admission: $5 per person. 12 and under is free while accompanied with adult. Free discount lunch coupon with admission ticket.
Tent is wheelchair and stroller accessible. NO ANIMALS allowed in the tent.
SAND CLINICS
LEARN FROM A PRO! Master Sculptor, John Gowdy, will hold teaching clinics on the beach for your chance to learn from a pro! Join classes with your friends, classmates, or coworkers for a once in a lifetime, hands-on learning experience.
Saturday, September 26 | On the beach at 6th Street 9:00am - 11:00am: Sandcastle Building 101 3:00pm - 5:00pm: The Art of Sculpting a Dolphin in Sand
All sand, water, and tools provided No reservations Arrive before class times to participate Space is limited
EVENT SPECIAL NOTICES AND INFORMATION
Tent is wheelchair and stroller accessible. NO ANIMALS allowed in the tent.
We are counting down the days until we can host our Neptune Festival events, but want to extend our thanks to the hardworking health care workers all around the world in the meantime! This sandsculpture was created and built by a longtime competitor and friend of Neptune's International Sandsculpting Championship - John Gowdy. ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you so much !! I greatly appreciate this this is coming from A Nurse 👩🏻⚕️ I pray the festival happens this year it’s one my favorite times at the Beach 🏝 I’m going to take vacation that week so I can enjoy the Beach and Festival too 🥰 Two of My Favorite things To do 😊 Much Love ❤️ Va Beach 🏝 See You All Soon Might even Move there this Year 😏😊 love y’all so much the people are all Great over there 😊
So beautiful, thank you for sharing..we love the Neptune Festival💓
Such a beautiful sculpture and tribute ❤️
Does this mean that the Neptune Festival boardwalk weekend is going to take place?
How beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
One of my favorite things about being in Virginia Beach. We miss this so much now that we're gone!
Beautiful ❤️
The last thing we need is insanely large crowds and tourism and festivals. People can barely keep their composure at damn Walmart these days you really think people will behave at a festival....no
Thank you! I'm a healthcare employee! I'm really hoping that the Neptune will take place. That's my vacation week and I'm really looking forward to getting away❤
when is the festival?
Jim Myak Judy Parker. Many times I have seen those sand sculputers. This one is particularly meaningful and beautiful!
We hope you and your loved ones are staying healthy and safe during this time of crisis. The Neptune Festival staff remains hopeful, and is looking forward to when we can all be together again.
Until then, we are hard at work planning for upcoming events and dreaming up new ways to Celebrate the Beach Life!
Here's a look back at 2019, and what your support means to our community: ... See MoreSee Less
Hope ur working on the Arts Festival on the broad walk... I read it will be in October! Can u confirm that?
A must attend! ❤️❤️ We love the wind bells!!
What is the status of the 8k? I would like to register but want to hold off until the date is closer. What kinds of restrictions will be in place? Ex. Face covering bring own water no after party?!
Looking towards brighter days ahead, we are still in full preparation mode for the 47th Annual Virginia Beach Neptune Festival and all of its fall events...including Neptune's 8k Race! Our early bird pricing will end April 1st, so there's still a chance to catch a bargain AND support local small businesses and causes at the same time!
The Neptune Festival is a small business and non-profit organization (consisting of just 6 employees) whose goal is to provide a sense of community for this city that we love. Neptune's 8k Race benefits the Neptune Festival as well as the Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association. Join us in September for what will surely be the best Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend and 8k Race yet! Click here for more info: bit.ly/39y70Mi... See MoreSee Less
Hope this will go on this year. I've traveled down from Ct for this every year since 2015 (yes the one that was all but cancelled) and I love it. Hope everyone down there is staying safe.
Hope to be there it was great last year,we're gonna need it by then!
The Art & Craft Show will take place during Boardwalk Weekend - September 25-27, 2020. All event dates and details can be found on our website - www.neptunefestival.com
Any Randolph-Macon College football fans out there?! The matchup is set for the Virginia Beach College Football Neptune Bowl taking place THIS WEEKEND! Randolph-Macon will take on The Apprentice School at this inaugural event. As the Neptune Bowl's community partner, the Neptune Festival is honored to feature King Neptune XLVI for the coin toss! Join us this weekend for this fun, local bowl game.The matchup is set! The Apprentice School will take on Randolph-Macon college this weekend. Who will be there to experience the inaugural #VirginiaBeachNeptuneBowl?! ... See MoreSee Less
Join us on November 23rd for the Inaugural Virginia Beach College Football Neptune Bowl at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex! The game will feature The Apprentice School football team vs Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) qualifier team. Tailgating begins at 9am, with a 2pm kickoff. We are proud to be chosen as a Community Partner in this Inaugural event!After the top 2 teams showdown this past weekend, and with only one league game left, it's looking like R-MC may be the opponent for the Builders on November 23. Get your tickets today at vbsportsplex.booktix.com if you haven't already. Still have tailgating spots too! ... See MoreSee Less
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