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VIDEO: Sand masters in action | Tournament ends this weekend

Published 6:31 pm Wednesday, August 31, 2011

'Pride of Federal Way' can be seen at the Sand Sculpting Tournament of Champions through Sept. 5.
'Pride of Federal Way' can be seen at the Sand Sculpting Tournament of Champions through Sept. 5.

Want to watch the creation of dazzling sand art? Want to see two sand masters face off in a speed sculpting challenge? Want to see a cute baby eat sand? Check out a video from Aug. 27 at the Sand Sculpting Tournament of Champions in Federal Way, featuring Rusty Croft of the Travel Channel’s “Sand Masters.”

The tournament runs through Sept. 5 at the former Target/Toys ‘R’ Us site, 31510 20th Ave. S., Federal Way. World master sculptors will produce works of art out of sand to compete in singles and doubles competitions.

Admission is $8.50 adults, $6.50 for children and seniors, free for ages 4 and under. Event runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. All proceeds benefit local Federal Way charities. This is a non-profit event hosted by the Federal Way Community Council. Contact (253) 221-4449 or visit www.sandchamps.com.

MORE VIDEOS AND SLIDESHOWS

• Check out a video of sand sculptors preparing for the second round of competition at the Sand Sculpting Tournament of Champions in Federal Way.

• Click here to view a slideshow of entries in the doubles category.

• Click here to view a photo slideshow of the solo division entries and winners.

• Check out a video from opening day, featuring master sculptors in action and remarks by Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest.

• This year’s Sand Sculpting Tournament of Champions features an event called Quicksand, in which two sculptors go head-to-head on a 10-minute impromptu challenge, with the winner determined by the audience. Check out a video of sculptors Carl Jara and Joo Heng Tan facing off during opening weekend in Federal Way.