Sand Festival In Hanalei
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