Sandcastle Competition Committee

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)).

East Beach
1923 Boddeker
Galveston, TX 77550

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!

Sandcastle Competition Committee