Thursday, August 8, 2013

Parksville: Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition

On the 3rd of August, what with the day being overcast, we took a drive to Parksville to have a look at the Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition.

Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition in Parksville
Parksville: Sand Sculpting Competition
 & Exhibition

In years gone by, we've somehow never made it. We either forgot or, having driven to Parksville, found the crowds too much for us, and parking to be horrendous. On this day, everything was perfect. For a nominal donation ($2.50 per person), we were delighted to see some really creative sand art. This post represents my impressions of the sand sculpting exhibition. I may have noted who won, and what prizes were awarded, but really, in my mind, every creation was a winner.

Let the reader guess which fairy tales are depicted...


Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition in Parksville
Parksville: Sand Sculpting Competition
 & Exhibition

Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition in Parksville
Clever: Rub-a-dub-dub... Three men from the pub

Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition in Parksville
Parksville: Sand Sculpting Competition
 & Exhibition

Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition in Parksville
Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition
in Parksville: Hanne was
convinced that crack was real... Now THAT'S GOOD
Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition in Parksville
I love this detail


Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition in Parksville
Parksville: Sand Sculpting Competition
 & Exhibition

Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition in Parksville
Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition in Parksville

Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition in Parksville Troll. Billy goats
Troll. Billy goats

Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition in ParksvilleMy personal favorite: a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen
My personal favourite: a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen

Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition in ParksvilleMy personal favourite: a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen
My personal favourite: a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen