The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host the 31st annual Sandcastle Contest on Saturday, Aug. 1.

The contest will be held at Fisherman's Beach at the north end of the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, near the Henlopen Hotel, in Rehoboth. It is open to both adults and children. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Judging begins at 3 p.m.

The adult and children's divisions each have three categories: sandcastle, animal, and free form. The top three entries in each category receive a prize package. Prizes will be awarded to the youngest contestants as "Smiley's Choice."

The event is weather-dependent. In the event of bad weather, set up and registration may be delayed up until 10:30 a.m. If bad weather continues, the event will be held next year. Any cancellation will be announced on 92.7 FM. If bad weather occurs during the contest, participants may continue at will or at the discretion of lifeguards. Judging may be cancelled at anytime if weather warrants cancellation.

For more information, call the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce.

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