Sand sculpting contest at Rochester

Sand sculpting contest a big draw at Rochester Harborfest

By Rich Healey Rochester

PUBLISHED 1:51 PM ET Jun. 17, 2022 PUBLISHED June 17, 2022 @1:51 PM

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Harborfest is back in Charlotte for the first time since 2011.

The free festival features plenty of food, drinks, live music, craft vendors, a boat parade and free carousel rides.

There's a new masterpiece on the beach at Charlotte weighing in at about 30 tons. Two sand sculptures build a replica of the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse this week. This is part of Harborfest this weekend at Ontario Beach Park. #Roc @SPECNews1ROC @CityRochesterNY 🏖🏰 pic.twitter.com/sBBVMq0uUH
— Rich Healey (@r_heals13) June 17, 2022

One of the biggest draws is the amateur sand sculpting contest.

Spectrum News 1 Photojournalist Rich Healey has the scoop on a 30-ton recreation of the Charlotte Genesee Keeper's House that is on display at the event.

The festival also celebrates the 200th birthday of Monroe County and 200th birthday of the lighthouse. There is a sand sculpture contest open to everyone Saturday from 9a-4p at Ontario Beach Park. Winning sculptures earn cash prizes. #Roc pic.twitter.com/JbuNGjJLQu
— Rich Healey (@r_heals13) June 17, 2022

The festival runs Friday through Sunday at Ontario Beach Park.

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Sand sculpting contest a big draw at Rochester Harborfest

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