PHOTO GALLERY: Crystal Classic

Sand sculpture by Bred Stocker and Fred Mallet

Diego, Luz and Santiago Toro pose for a family photo

Sloan Rosenbger plays in the sand

The Crystal Classic attracts thousands of visitors from around the world

Sculptors have to take constant care of their fragile creations

Rose Johnson and Debbie Marr

Abe Waterman works on his sculpture

Giovanni and Ines Lunardi from Italy

Amy Kubin, Ken Smith and Tiffany Reyers

Matt Long and Andy Gertler’s The Amazin' Sand Castle Machine

Amelia, Audrey, Jacob and Tim Haut

Shane, Alicia and Mitchell Hamilton

Kenai Guerrero felt inspired

Shelly Chesna with daughter Alex Brobst sculpt sand in the children’s section

Sculpture by Michela Ciappini & Jan Zelinka