September 5, 2026

Labor Day Sandcastle Competition at Don Carter State Park (Gainesville) – Monday


Calling all people who don’t mind getting their hands a little sandy! 

🏖️ Teams of six or fewer, 45 minutes to build

🎨 Judged on creativity, neatness, details, stability, and height

🏆 Prizes for first, second, and third place

🧰 Bring your own tools and meet the judges at the beach

🅿️ $10 parking fee required

(Enjoy a $1 snow cone to have a chill Labor Day! Sold on the beach by the concession stand, cash preferred.)

📍 5000 N Browning Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

☎️ 678-450-7726

Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 North Browning Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
(NOTE: Don Carter State Park is in Hall County – Gainesville, GA which is about 32 miles NE of Buford’s Mall of Georgia – about 50+ minutes with no traffic)
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