Hundreds flocked to Rehoboth Beach's shores to sculpt, drip and mold grains of sand into everything from freestanding buildings to breakfast feasts for the 33rd annual sandcastle contest. Thousands lined the shores in awe of the creations and confirming that in Rehoboth there is always fun to be had in the sun and in the SAND.

Mark the first Saturday of August on your calendars for this annual treat!

Here are the winners of the 33rd Annual Sandcastle Contest, Aug. 6, 2011:

Top 10 Judge's Favorites in the Adult, 15 & older category (in no particular order):
1. Renaud de Vitry, David Garman, Sheila Stefanis, Lancaster, Pa.– "Peaceful Kingdom."
2. Allan, Allan, and Terri Fausnaught, Landenberg, Pa.; Bobby Croce, Milford, – "Hide and Squeak."
3. Cambria and Alan deVitry, Mt. Joy, Pa.; Brandon Sheetz, Lancaster, Pa. – "The King and I."
4. Joe, Jamie Lynn, and Nichole Sciandra, Coatesville, Pa; Joshua Herrigel, Mary Alice and Russell Breuninger, Morristown, N.J.; Scott Sapp, North Wilmington; Simon Bath and Priscila Johnson, Phoenixville, Pa.; Walt White, Frederick, Md. – "Tiki Castle."
5. David O'Brien, Shai Segall, Kenneth Ludwa, Cheryl Wojciechowski, Washington, D.C – "400 Years of Discovery."
6. James Flames; Jaime, Diane, Deana, Dani, and Daela Munoz; Cory Elder, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Randy and Dee Dee Bais, Newark; Jessica Garciz, New Jersey – "Mardi Gras Mask."
7. Sheri Miller, Rita Sharp, Kim Parish, Ashley Parish, Pamela Osborne-Wilson, Glenn Moyer, Joe Cremi, Carol Cremi, Scott Hoffieke, and Kim Bartman, Boyertown, Pa; Cheyenne Peet and Brenda Harvey, Millsboro – "Enchanted Castle."
8. Larry, Colin, Lindsay, and Amy Murray, Columbia, Md. – "9-11 Remembrance."
9. Eric, Jeff, and Jennifer Bollinger; Glenda, Amanda, and Anthony Roberts; Mike Covey, Frankford – "Large Rock Castle."
10. Andrew, Andrew Sr., and Andrew Jr. West, Harrington; Greg and Chris West, Columbus, Ohio – "Camelot"

Top 10 Judge's Favorites in Child, 7-14, include:
1. Nicolas Ranaglia, Harrisburg, Pa. – "Smurfette."
2. Claire and Alaina Schauf, Appleton, Wis. – "Turtle."
3. Scotty Cameron, Edmond, Okla.; Chris Anderson and Phillip Yange, Gainesvile, Fla. – "Castle with Village by the Sea."
4. Sophie Klingmeyer, Camp Hill, Pa. – "Best Friends Forever Mermaids."
5. Andrew Candella and Craig and Cameron Johnson, Severna Park, Md. – "Pool Table."
6. Charles Pritz, Burke, Va. – "City of Tunnels."
7. Liv, Mike, and Michelle Kriwasch, Lansdale, Pa. – "Castle"
8. Lindsay Murray, Arkansas and Sidney Jones, Columbia, Md. – "Beach Cheerleader."
9. Reed and Hunter Jones, Rehoboth Beach – "Whale."
10. No. 158 – No name entry.

People's Choice Award:
Lynn and Heather Williams and Brandon Leyhe of Lewes – "Breakfast on the Beach" (15+ division)
Erika and Helen Anderson, Baltimore, Md. – "Dog Park" (Child 7-14 division)

For more information, call the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at 302-227-6446 or visit www.beach-fun.com.