The Hawaii Association of Sand Sculptors hosted its fourth annual Sand Festival Aug. 10 in Hanalei. Amateur and professional sand sculptors from around the world were invited to spend the day creating visions in sand. Sculptures by individuals, families and teams of friends ranged from castles and cupcakes to smoking dragons and yellow submarines. The most attractive works by individuals and teams received prizes.
Photos by Daniel Lane
Cheri Holck, Tiara Visitacion, Johnny Lyago, Todd Ikemoto and Rodney Basconcillo
Robert Seidl, Kiran Abrams, Glen Willier, and Gabriel, Talia and Kala‘e Abrams
Taylor Campbell, Lynn Jackson, and Kui and Adam Kaai
Natasha Young and Maria Walker
Kathrin and Marcia Reams
Dianh Willier and Ruby Seidl
Stella Hawthorne and Mckenna Perry
Chris and Tabitha Elwood, Aza Joy Elwood and Avala Elwood
Michael and Jess Dewees
Adam Pepper-Macias and James Pepper
Mike Moulton, Naomi Hild, Patrice and Bryce Moulton, Dawn Mages, Lili Perry and Monica Chung
Mike Stewart, Justin Doi, Warren Doi Jr. and Warren Doi
Steve Blum, Casey Buick, Sam Odell, Bryan Buick, Olivia Blum and Jesse Odell
Silas Pinzer, Justin Harrington, Kawika Levy and Aidden Wilson Rytting
Chris, Ilona and Larissa Maknight, and Chloe and Sam Nichols
Evelyn and Dave Whitaker
Ingrid Levy, Alexis and Aj Cacabelos, Brianna Isono and Bruce Ten
The Aloha Sand Castle ready to greet contestants as they join in the competition