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Clamshell Foundation Sandcastle Contest 2026

Teams and spectators gather at Atlantic Avenue Beach for one of Amagansett’s longest-running family summer traditions.

August 8, 2026

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At a glance

Date

August 8, 2026

Time

10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Location

Atlantic Avenue Beach · Atlantic Avenue, Amagansett, NY 11930

Admission

Registration may be required for builders; beach parking rules apply

Three-year record

How the event actually ran.

Recent history is more useful than an unsupported guess. Cancellations, venue changes and unannounced dates remain visible rather than being rewritten as if they never happened.

Clamshell Foundation Sandcastle Contest event history for 2024 through 2026, including outcome and year-specific source
YearDate, time and locationOutcomeSource
2024August 10, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Atlantic Avenue Beach.held2024 source
2025August 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Atlantic Avenue Beach.held2025 source
2026August 8, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; 35th annual contest.scheduled2026 source

Planning notes

Before you go

Builders should review team, tool and registration rules before arriving.

Beach parking access is separate from contest participation; confirm current Town requirements.

Heat, tides and severe weather can affect the schedule.

What changed

The detail worth watching

The event followed the second Saturday in August for all three researched years.

The 10 a.m.–3 p.m. window remained consistent.

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East End Seasonal is an independent editorial publisher, not the organizer or a sponsor. This guide was last reviewed on July 30, 2026. The organizer’s current announcement controls if a detail changes.

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