Burlington's Annual Children's Festival

THE WATERFRONT AT DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON

Join us for Day 1 of the Children's Festival on the Beachway for Sandcastle fun! A great day on the beach with Master sand sculptors Sandi "Castle" Sterling and Nick Blandin, entertainment and a sandcastle competition.

Entertainers this year on Saturday August 14th include:

• The Little Surf Band
• The Funky Mamas

3rd Annual Discover Sandcastles Competition

Back by popular demand! Be sure to register to reserve your spot on the beach. Great prizes in all three categories including a sandcastle trophy - participation gifts too! Judges include Master Sculptors Sandi Castle and Nick Blandin, and local children's author Sylvia McNicoll. Register to compete, or vote for your favourite creation in the People's Choice Award. Judging begins at 3 p.m. followed by an award ceremony on the beach at 4 p.m.

VISIT RecExpress TO REGISTER FOR THE DISCOVERY SANDCASTLE COMPETITION

*Family Category allows a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children per sand sculpting plot/registration. View the competition rules.

Sandi "Castle" Sterling - At the age of 40 Sandi discovered her passion for sand and it all started while she was camping at Sauble Beach in 1995. While watching her daughter play in the water she noticed some children and a few adults building sand castles along the beach. After witnessing this and hearing about the upcoming sandcastle sculpting competition Sandi became so intrigued that she went to the library signed three books out on the art of sand sculpting and entered the contest. Sandi placed second that year and went on to place first year 2000 to 2005 and has been going strong ever since.

Nick Blandin - Always having an interest in art, Nick began his career as a clay sculptor for public events. With the interest of attracting an audience and seeing the look of excitement in their eyes, Nick continued his dream of sculpting and took it to the next level. Nick entered his first sand sculpting contest in Sauble Beach, Ontario, in 1999 and won first place. Since this first win Nick has continued to amaze his audience and clients.

For more information, contact waterfront@burlington.ca or 905-335-7766.

ENJOY A WEEKEND OF FUN – ALL DESIGNED FOR KIDS!

Free family event with children’s activities throughout the day.  Two stages of entertainment including a performance by Judy & David and a meet and greet with Dora the Explorer.  Inflatable bouncers, face painting, crafts, skateboarding demonstrations, children’s marketplace, obstacle courses, games, food court, amazing balloon creations, spelling bee, and much more!

Entertainers this year include:

• JUDY & DAVID as seen on Treehouse TV
• Dora the Explorer*
• Reptile Rob
• Craig Douglas Comic Juggler
• Cobbler Jay the Eccentric Juggler
• Brilliant Balloon Art by Cindy
• Carol the Clown

For more information contact childrensfestival@burlington.ca or 905-335-7600 ext. 7201

To view the program of Day 2 of the Burlington Children's Festival click here.

Special thanks to our event sponsors:

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