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? NCHS's SAND IN THE CITY®!
Rookie Team of the Year - Travel and Transport
Team Designer of the Year - Jay Daubman from the Gallup Team
People's Choice Award - Walmart
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@nchs.org for interviews.
| 4/18 - 4/19 Sand 101 Sculpting Training for teams |
| 4/19 | 5:00pm Online Voting Begins |
| 5/22 - 5/25 Team Practice Sessions |
| 6/7 | 10am - 4pm Sand Sculpting Competition |
| 6/7 | 4:30pm Awards Announced |
| 6/8 | 10am – 8 pm Family Festival – FREE Admission |
| 6/9 | 11am – 5pm Family Festival – FREE Admission |
| 6/14 | 5:00pm Online Voting Ends |
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Volunteers Needed!Be a part of NCHS's Sand in the City®! Interested? Contact Jen Bartelt at jbartelt@nchs.org |
