Sandcastle Competition, presented by 811
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Tickets
Saturday: $15.00
Sunday: $10.00
Chilren 12 and under are granted free general admission
A ticket must be purchased for each day.
East Beach parking is $15 (not included with the purchase of ticket(s)).
Co-Chair
Animesh Gupta, RA, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
BSA
Co-Chair
Lisa Bench
Gensler
Lisa_bench@gensler.com
Staff Liaison (teams and vendor contracts)
Alex Moreno
alexm@aiahouston.org
Sandcastle Building Tips
1. Screen your sand of debris by using a laundry net. It will save you time and provide you a clean start.
2. Start on the Hard Pack, no soft sand foundations.
In the links below you will find people who provide building tips and private lessons.
Lucinda Wierenga – Private Lessons
The Amazing Walter – Private Lessons
Mark Landrum – Private Lessons
Andy Hancock – Private Lessons and How-to Videos
Emerson Schreiner – Private Lessons
Sons of the Beach Shop – Tools, forms, Books and Tips
Sand Castle Central – Tips and How-to’s
Helpful Video Links