Each year artists flock to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire to create masterpieces for the annual Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Classic. This year the event is celebrating 20 years.

These aren't your run of the mill sandcastles. These are truly out of this world masterpieces. Each year has a theme and this year is "Enchanted Land in The Sand" where you can expect to see mythical and magical creatures from fairies to ogres and elves to dragons!

If the winners from last year are any indication, the caliber of talent is something that shouldn't be missed. Especially since, well, it's sand. These masterpieces won't be around for long!

The competition begins this Thursday, September 3rd and voting starts on Saturday. There is a People's Choice Award that you won't want to miss.

There's a total of $25,000 up for grabs for competitors with $6,000 going to the 1st place winner.

Get all the details on the event here and keep up to date on the latest on their Facebook page here.

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