Sand Sculpting ‘Toytopia’ Opens Boxing Day

After four spectacular seasons of sand sculptures on the Waterfront, Frankston is definitely the home of sand sculpting in Australia. And this summer’s event is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet!

From 26 December, Frankston Waterfront will again be transformed as 3,500 tonnes of sand is carved into spectacular sculptures. This year, Sand Sculpting Australia’s team of talented International and Australian sculptors will bring to ‘life’ in meticulous detail the magical world of ‘Toytopia’. You will enter a wondrous land where favourite childhood playthings from years gone by mix with those from today. You can see spinning tops, a Jack-in-a-box, cuddly teddy bears, tin soldiers, building blocks, race cars, a rocking horse, dolls of every shape and size, and all the other toys that give joy to the young and the young at heart. Integrated with the sculptures will be children’s activities including Sand Sculpting Workshops, Sand Art, Sand Bottles, Sand Diggers and our “NEW” Giant Sand Pit.

Plus, on weekends and school holidays, there will be Roving Entertainers from Cirque Mystique, face painting and, for the first time, Speed Carving will be showcased. Check the daily update for a

timetable of activities either at the ticket box or on the website: www.sandstormevents.com.au

Tickets can be purchased on the day of your visit at the event or at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre. ‘Early Bird’ tickets are available at a discounted rate of 10 per cent off regular prices from the

Frankston Visitor Information Centre for four weeks from 14 November to 18 December. These tickets can be used on any day of the event.

Sand Sculpting Australia details:

Location:

Frankston Waterfront, Nepean Highway,

Frankston

(Melway Ref: 100A B8)

Dates:

Open every day from Monday, 26 December 2011

to Thursday, 26 April 2012.

Please note that this event is family oriented and

child friendly, therefore it is a smoke free venue

and alcohol is not permitted. Likewise, dogs are

not permitted within the exhibition (guide dogs,

hearing guide dogs and guide dogs in training

excepted). Wheelchair access is provided.

For further information, phone 1300 322 842 or

visit www.visitfrankston.com