Atlantis RIsing

Our first annual Atlantis RIsing International Sand Sculpture Competition will take place on October 7-10, 2022 (Columbus Day Weekend) at Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly. For four days the shores of Misquamicut Beach will be transformed into the mythical city of Atlantis. There will be artists from all over the world competing for a cash prize and you can see them at work carving sculptures out of sand and vote for your favorite. Food trucks, live music, special photo opps and activities for the kids will keep the whole family entertained. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.

Atlantis RIsing Event Schedule

Here is the daily schedule for Atlantis RIsing. Please note some things may shift and this will keep getting updated as we draw closer to the event.

Friday, October 7  

• Hours of Operation 3 PM – 9 PM
• Island Time Steel Drum Band 3PM – 5:30PM
• Final Competition Day 
• People’s Choice voting starts 
• Sugar 6 PM – 9 PM 

Saturday, October 8 

• Hours of Operation 10 AM – 9 PM
• Aquaman Impersonator and Mermaid available for photos
• Seagulls and Jellyfish available for photos
• Sand Sculpting Demos 11:30 AM and 3 PM
• Sand Sculpting Lesson 10 AM – 5  PM 
• Mary & Brianna perform 11 AM – 1 PM 
• Caswell and the Peel & Eat All Star Band 3:30 – 5 PM
• Judges Awards 5:30 PM
• The Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to The Bee Gees 7:30 PM – 9 PM
• People’s Choice voting continues 

Sunday, October 9 

• Hours of Operation 10 AM – 9 PM
• Aquaman Impersonator and Mermaid available for photos
• Seagulls and Jellyfish available for photos
• Sand Sculpting Demos 11:30 AM and 3 PM
• Sand Sculpting Lesson 10 AM – 5  PM 
• People’s Choice Voting Continues 
• Never Enuff 11 AM – 2 PM
• Ice Carving 4 PM
• Swon Brothers  6:30 PM – 7 PM
• Verge Aero Drone show 7:30 PM – 7:45 PM 

Monday, October 10

• Hours of Operation 10 AM – 3 PM
• Latin Mix 11AM – 1 PM
• Sand Sculpting Demos 11:30 AM 
• Sand Sculpting Lesson 10 AM – 3  PM 
• People’s Choice winner announced 1 PM 

Meet our Aquaman impersonator & take photos with him!

Three teaser sculptures have been installed in different locations around South County to promote the event. Already the media is buzzing with news about the event in October. Go on a little scavenger hunt if you're visiting South County this summer and see all three!

The sculpture pictured above can be found outside the Sandy Shore Motel in Westerly. It was created by John Gowdy. John will be one of the artists competing at the Atlantis Rising International Sand Sculpture Competition this October. 

The sand sculpture above was created by Mélineige Beauregard and Chris Guinto and is located outside the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce in Westerly right on Route 1. Both Mélineige Beauregard and Chris Guinto will be competing in the event this October.

Finally, the sculpture above was created by Karen Fralich and is located outside the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce, right off Route 1 in Charlestown. Karen will also be competing in the event this October.

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