Suspected Vandalism Damages Parksvillle Sand Sculptures
Organizers say sculptors are repairing damaged works before the exhibition opens, and the society is offering a reward for information.
- On Sunday, several sculptures in this year's Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville were damaged overnight in what organizers believe was an act of vandalism.
- The Parksville Beach Festival Society says it is "deeply disappointed" following the damage, forcing competing sculptors to spend valuable time repairing their creations instead of focusing on completing them.
- Cheryl Dill, president of The Parksville Beach Festival Society, stated that the hard work of sculptors, volunteers and staff was affected by this incident.
- A reward is being offered for information leading to the identification of those responsible, with organizers asking anyone with knowledge to contact local police.
- Despite the setback, sculptors are working to repair the damage to ensure visitors can enjoy the sculptures throughout the Parksville Beach Festival five-week run.
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Winners unveiled at B.C.’s international sand sculpting festival
The duo of Hanneke Supply and Helena Bangert took first place in the doubles category of the 2026 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville on July 12. The three-day competition in the community park drew 30 sand sculptors from all over Canada and the world to create their best representation of the ‘Beauties and Beasts’ theme within 30 hours. ‘Touched by the Beast’ by Supply and Bangert is about staying connected to nature, rather …
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