Sand Sculptors Bring History to Life

Sand sculptors turned Front Beach into a masterpiece playground at this year’s Piccolo Spoleto competition, where 35 teams carved history, humor, and high-octane creativity from the dunes. LS3P, an architecture firm, wowed judges with a hyper-detailed Fort Moultrie tribute—complete with cannon and palmetto logs—to honor the nation’s 250th birthday and snagged Best of Show. Meanwhile, the “Musdang”—a rideable 1965 Ford Mustang by Talia and Olivia—showed off their knack for interactive art, while the Shapiro family stole hearts with “Isle of Paws,” a whimsical scene of a dog lounging on a sea turtle. From architectural marvels to kid-friendly fun, this year’s event proved that with sand and imagination, anything’s possible. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1188b5bcd1bb2edf