Sand Sculpture Competition Returns To Hampton Beach

FOXBORO (CBS) – A signature summer event is back at Hampton Beach.

The annual sand sculpture contest is underway at the popular New Hampshire beach.

Last week, 200 tons of imported sand was dropped off at Hampton Beach.

Creators were hard at work Thursday, making a variety of sculptures.

The entries will be on display this weekend, with judging taking place Saturday. First prize is $6,000, with a total purse of $25,000.

Last year's event was moved from June to September due to the COVID pandemic.