375 tons of sand, 20 corporate and community group teams, professional sand sculptors from around the country, amazing 15-ton sand sculptures, interactive Kid Zone with games and activities, live entertainment, two giant sandboxes, and lots of delicious concessions?
1st Place - Millard Drywall Service
2nd Place - Kiewit Engineering Co.
3rd Place - Kiewit Underground District
Rookie Team of the Year - Baird Holm LLP
Team Designer of the Year - Jon Kathol from the Westside High School Theater team
People's Choice Award - Lund Company
The event helps raise awareness and funds for the programs of Nebraska Children’s Home Society, which include statewide unplanned pregnancy, parenting and adoption services, in-home services, foster care, early childhood education and community outreach.
If you are a member of the media, please contact Kathleen Al-Marhoon at
(402) 451-0787 or kalmarhoon@nchsfoundation.org for interviews.
Be a part of Sand in the City! Interested?
Contact Catherine Hughes at chughes@nchsfoundation.org or call 402-898-7783
| 4/19 - 4/20
Sand 101 Sculpting Training for teams |
| 4/20 | 5:00pm
Online Voting Begins |
| 5/16 - 5/19 Team Practice Sessions |
| 6/1 | 10am - 4pm Sand Sculpting Competition |
| 6/1 | 4:30pm
Awards Announced |
| 6/2 | 10am – 8 pm
Family Festival – FREE Admission |
| 6/3 | 11am – 5pm
Family Festival – FREE Admission |
| 6/8 | 5:00pm
Online Voting Ends |
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