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U.S. Sandcastle Open Band Lineup July 23 - 24

This two day event in Imperial Beach attracts sandcastle builders in the world who compete for a top prize $21,000. The competition attracts over 300,000 people, with over 140 vendors, entertainment, a firework display, food, arts, crafts, and a Kids-N-Kastles Competition held on Saturday afternoon.

Saturday July 23

0915-1015 High Tide (reggae)

1030-1115 Don Lee Band (beach music)

1130-1230 Rock Star Gymnastic Academy

1245-1400 Pan Am Tae Kwon Do Academy Demonstration team

1415-1530 California Music Studios

1600-1700 Award Ceremony for Kids and Kastles, sponsored by the Imperial Beach Optimists Club

1730-1830 6 String Samuri (dance/swing)

Sunday July 24

0900-0945 Revival Band (reggae)

1015-1100 Hocus (rock 'n' roll)

1130-1215 Ottly Mercer (beach reggae)

1245-1345 Lessons From Zeke (pop/alternative)

1415-1530 Sonic Circus (top 40 from the last three decades)

1600 Award Ceremony for Master Sculptures

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This two day event in Imperial Beach attracts sandcastle builders in the world who compete for a top prize $21,000. The competition attracts over 300,000 people, with over 140 vendors, entertainment, a firework display, food, arts, crafts, and a Kids-N-Kastles Competition held on Saturday afternoon.

Saturday July 23

0915-1015 High Tide (reggae)

1030-1115 Don Lee Band (beach music)

1130-1230 Rock Star Gymnastic Academy

1245-1400 Pan Am Tae Kwon Do Academy Demonstration team

1415-1530 California Music Studios

1600-1700 Award Ceremony for Kids and Kastles, sponsored by the Imperial Beach Optimists Club

1730-1830 6 String Samuri (dance/swing)

Sunday July 24

0900-0945 Revival Band (reggae)

1015-1100 Hocus (rock 'n' roll)

1130-1215 Ottly Mercer (beach reggae)

1245-1345 Lessons From Zeke (pop/alternative)

1415-1530 Sonic Circus (top 40 from the last three decades)

1600 Award Ceremony for Master Sculptures

Photos From Previous Competitions:

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