Siesta Key Crystal Classic sponsorship, tickets and donation opportunities now available
Photo: Keyless, the winning sand sculpture in the 2014 Siesta Key Crystal Classic. Credit: Studio F productions.
The Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival (Nov. 13-17) is now offering sponsorship, ticket sales, vendor village and donation opportunities online at www.siestakeycrystalclassic.com.
The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition features professional sand sculptors creating towering artworks that can exceed 10 feet tall. The Crystal Classic has become a favorite for many sculptors — some say that Siesta Key's pristine, white sand makes the sculptures evoke carved marble.
Sponsors will have their business logos carved by master sculptors using sand from the #1 beach, which will be observed by 35,000-40,000 people. Sponsorship also gives sponsors the opportunity to participate in a collaborative community event and a way to visibly support the cultural arts and the beautiful Siesta Beach.
The production of this year's festival is a partnership between the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and Mote Marine Laboratory. A portion of proceeds will support Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program, which coordinates conservation of endangered sea turtles along 35 miles of Sarasota County beaches, including Siesta Key.
Founded in 2010, The Crystal Classic is a result of discussions between master sand sculptor and Siesta Key resident Brian Wigelsworth and representatives of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, Mote Marine Laboratory and the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Tickets for the event include:
$6 one-day event pass
$25 five-day event admission
$49 Saturday, Nov. 14 reserved parking and admission
$59 Sunday, Nov.15 reserved parking and admission
$39 Monday, Nov. 16 reserved parking and admission
$39 Thursday, Nov. 12 Meet the Sculptors Party
To purchase tickets, visit: www.siestakeycrystalclassic.com.
Sponsorship packages range from $350 and $5,000. For more information about sponsorship, contact Maria Bankemper at siestakeycrystalclassic@gmail.com or check out the sponsorship video from 2014.
For more information about the Crystal Classic vendor village or to donate please visit www.siestakeycrystalclassic.com or contact Terri Schubel at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce at 941-349-3800.
For more information about Mote Marine Laboratory please visit www.mote.org or contact Kaitlyn Fusco, Public Relations Manager, at 941-388-4441, ext. 417; Cell: 941-302-4997; or kfusco@mote.org.
For more information about Siesta Key Crystal Classic contact the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce – 941-349-3800; email siestakeycrystalclassic@gmail.com; or visit www.SiestaKeyCrystalClassic.com. For video, please visit the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Youtube channel.