GLEN ISLAND SAND ART COMPETITION RETURNS, SATURDAY, AUG. 6

Grab your pails and shovels and put your teams together, the Glen Island Sand Art Competition returns, Saturday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m.!

Teams should be comprised of at least two participants, with a maximum of 10. Each team will be provided with three, five-gallon buckets, a spray bottle and access to water. Additional tools can be brought from home. Building begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m., judging begins at 3:30 p.m. and winners will be announced at 4 p.m. Trophies and additional prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winning teams. Registration required.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “The Sand Art Competition is a fun way to spend time with family and friends on the beach. I look forward to the creative sand art the participants create!”

Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, Kathy O’Connor said, “Nothing is better in the summer than spending a day on the beach and adding in the element of friendly competition makes for a great summer memory. Best of luck to this year’s participants!”

Participation in the Sand Art Competition is free; parking and admission fees apply. Westchester County residence is required to enter Glen Island.