Eye-catching Sea Glass Festival

Posted by Jennifer Yap Aug 9, 2007

Santa Cruz, California is set to host the annual North American Sea Glass Festival yet again on October 6 and 7, 2007.

From 11:00 to 17:00, sea glass aficionados can converge on the boardwalk in Coconut Grove to hunt for treasures among the numerous exhibitors, socialize, and enter the “Shard of the Year” contest where they can win bragging rights and a grand prize of $1,000 as well as smaller prizes.

Grading is determined by qualities such as the colour of the shard and its condition. Bonus points can be earned for entries that can demonstrate advanced age, that possess identifiable text or patterns, or depict discernible figural characteristics.

Admission to the festival is $5 for adults and free for children under 12 years-old.

For information, contest entry rules and judging criteria, visit the North American Sea Glass Association.