Tons of Sand to Be Transformed Over Labor Day Weekend

Mounds of sand line the B Street Pier along San Diego's Embarcadero, just waiting for a sand sculptor to get inspired.

The delivery of 300 tons of sand for this weekend's U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge took more than a dozen truckloads, according to organizers.

The event kicks off Friday, Sept. 2 is one of our Things to Do This Labor Day Weekend.

San Diegans can stroll along the pier and watch the sandcastles gradually appear.

Or, for the very-curious, a professional sculptor will talk at 2 p.m. Monday about how to build and create a masterpiece on your next visit to the beach.

Tickets are $13 for adults and $9 for kids and seniors. Save $1 on both by buying tickets in advance online.

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