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
Volunteer
Volunteer with Us at the Galveston Sandcastle Festival!
Date: September 13
Location: East Beach, Galveston, TX
Time: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm
Join one of the most exciting and creative beach events of the year — the Galveston Sandcastle Festival! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this unforgettable day a success.
Volunteer Roles Include:
- Event setup & breakdown
- Crowd engagement & info booths
- Sandcastle team assistance
- Kid Zone & Sandcastle Lessons
- Judging and tallying coordination
- Sustainability & clean-up crew
Why Volunteer?
✅ Be part of an iconic Texas event
✅ Get a behind-the-scenes experience
✅ Earn volunteer hours
✅ Meet creative professionals & fellow volunteers
✅ Enjoy the beach, sun, and fun!
✅ Win prizes!
✅ Free entry, free shirt, free parking, and free food and drink!
✅ A ticket to the AIA Houston Home Tour!
Whether you’re passionate about architecture, love the beach, or just want to give back, there’s a role for you.
Sign up today: Contact Volunteer Coordinator: Ashley Hesser | heitmeiera@yahoo.com | (832) 499-5224
Let’s build something amazing — together!