Proceeds from the Siesta Key Crystal Classic
benefit sea turtle research, rehabilitation
and conservation programs at Mote Marine Laboratory
and Aquarium.
(click the logo for more information)
Siesta
Beach, on Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida,
has been proven to have the "World's
Finest, Whitest Sand™" It recently
was named the #1 Beach in America
by Dr. Beach in the 21st annual
Top 10 Beach List. The list is produced by
Dr. Beach, aka Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman,
Director of Florida International University's
Laboratory for Coastal Research. Because of
its 99% quartz crystal sand, it is considered
the best natural beach sand for sculpting.
WELCOME
TO THE SIESTA KEY CRYSTAL CLASSIC! Master Sand Sculpting Competition
"OFFICIAL
HOST" of the 2011 World Championship
Doubles Division
This year the Siesta Key Crystal Classic welcomes
the World Championship of Sand Sculpting Doubles
Division and will be the "OFFICIAL HOST"
of the 2011 World Championship Doubles Division.
Winners of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic
Master Sand Sculpting Competition will be
recognized as the 2011 Doubles Division World
Champions.
You'll
have the opportunity to see more than 24 of
the best "Master" sand sculptors
from around the world create wonderful works
of art from piles of sand to benefit Mote
Marine's sea turtle program.
The
Siesta Key Crystal Classic will have many
activities for families to enjoy the event.
The Siesta Key Crystal Classic is open to
the public at no cost.
However,
if you want to get an up-close view of the
Master Sand Sculptures you may purchase an
admission bracelet for $5.00 each day.
Here are some of the highlights:
Master
Sand Sculpting competition - 24 of
the"TOP" master sculptors from around
the world will compete for over $18,000 in
prize money and the "WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
OF SAND SCULPTING DOUBLES TITLE".
Meet the Master Sculptors by clicking
here.
Large
Group Sculpture - A "group
carve" built by all of the master sculptors.
Welcome Sculpture - A large "special"
sculpture honoring our Veterans! Created by
Sand Lubbers (SandLubbers.com)
"Quick Sand" - Speed Sculpting
competitions during the evening - See your
favorite sculptor create a work-of-art from
a pile of sand in 10 minutes (see the schedule
for times). (SandLubbers.com)
Amateur
Competition - Join the fun, sign
up for the amateur competition and try your
hand at sand sculpting. See the Amateur page
for more information. Lots of great prizes!
Visit the Amateur page by clicking
here.
Flying Colors with John Gowdy - See
the paint and sand fly....."See the Magic".
(see schedule for times)
Sand
Sculpting demonstrations and lessons - provided
daily by Sand Lubbers
See how its done, learn the tricks of the
Masters (see schedule for times) (SandLubbers.com)
Photo
Opportunity Sand Sculptures - Step
into a sculpture and have your photo taken
"CHRISTMAS CARD SCULPTURES" - bring
your camera!!
Live
Music on the beach - All day Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.
Environmental
Education by Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
- Learn about sea life and get up
close and personal through special touch tanks.
See some photos and learn more about "Mote
Mobile" by clicking
here.
Food
and retail vendors - Lots of great
food from local restaurants!
Professional Beach Volleyball Tournament -
Featuring top professionals battling
for the title of King and Queen of the beach!!
Hosted by www.SpikeKey.com
Getting
to the Event
NOTE: Very limited parking available on Siesta Key, click
here for parking information. IMPORTANT DRIVING TIP:If traveling from the north or south on I-75,
take exit 205 (Clark Road, State Road 72)
Event Parking and Shuttle
Due
to the very limited parking at Siesta Beach, it is highly
recommended that attendees park at
the satellite lot at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 South
Tamiami Trail, 1.3 miles north of Stickney Point Road
(State Road 72).
The cost is $5 per carload per day, including round-trip
transportation to the event site.
The Phillippi lot is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• The first shuttle leaves Phillippi Park daily
at 8:30 a.m.
• The last shuttle leaves Phillippi Park daily at
4 p.m.
• The last shuttle leaves Siesta Beach daily at
5:30 p.m.
VIP Parking at Siesta Beach
We're sorry — in order to make sure that attendees
receive their tickets in time for the event, advance ticket
sales closed on Oct. 31, 2011.
However, plenty of admission bracelets to the Second Annual
Siesta Key Crystal Classic are still available.
You may still purchase admission bracelets at the gate
and at the Philippi Creek shuttle parking lot at any time
during the event.
941.349.3800 
This year the Siesta Key Crystal Classic welcomes
the World Championship of Sand Sculpting Doubles
Division and will be the "OFFICIAL HOST"
of the 2011 World Championship Doubles Division.
Winners of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic
Master Sand Sculpting Competition will be
recognized as the 2011 Doubles Division World
Champions. 
