Our chapter’s signature event combines volleyball and sandcastle construction to present a unique opportunity for Cleveland architects and designers to engage with the public on one of Cleveland’s premier beaches (Edgewater Beach just west of Downtown Cleveland). Join us for a day of friendly competition for a great cause, as all proceeds support the ACE Mentor Program’s scholarship fund.
Participate
This year, Sand Fest is blasting into the future with our “Cleveland in the Year 3000” theme! Imagine what our city, and our world, might look like a thousand years from now. Will Cleveland have floating neighborhoods over Lake Erie? Gardens growing on skyscrapers? Stadiums powered by clean energy and transportation that moves through the air instead of the streets? As technology evolves, so will design. From futuristic landmarks and next-generation transportation to reimagined versions of Cleveland icons, the possibilities are endless.
Sponsor
Event sponsorships are available at multiple levels and include team registration benefits. For more information on sponsorship levels and what they include, please go to: https://tinyurl.com/AIA-Sandfest-Sponsor-Sheet
Early bird registration ends June 19, and registration closes July 10. Please be sure to carefully read the full competition rules for both the sandcastle and volleyball competitions by downloading the PDFs at aiacleveland.com/sandfest, as some rules may have changed.
Volunteer
Looking to get involved? Join our Community Outreach Committee!
We are looking for volunteers to strengthen the Community Outreach Committee’s impact on the Cleveland community! Sand Fest is a perfect opportunity to get involved. This sand sculpture and volleyball competition attracts hundreds of visitors and allows design professionals to connect with the community while showing off their creativity. We’re looking for volunteers to help plan and run the event—no sandcastle experience needed!
If you’re interested in joining the Community Outreach Committee or volunteering for Sand Fest, please email Chris Dewey at cdewey@dvaarchitecture.comand Emily Leu at emilymleu@outlook.com.