The Atlantis RIsing International Sand Sculpture Competition, presented by the South County Tourism Council, will return this Columbus Day weekend, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 6 to 9, 2023, at Misquamicut State Beach, in Westerly, Rhode Island. Creating what’s been compared to the modern-day version of the mythical city of Atlantis, 10 artists from around the world will once again showcase their eye-catching craft via building their breathtaking works, vying for a cash prize.

There will be food; vendors; live music by Steve Smith and the Nakeds (celebrating their 50th anniversary), Billy Gilman, the Latin Mix, Dan Burke and the Royal Treatment, from Worcester, Massachusetts, and The Sultans; and many other family-friendly activities and entertainment including kids’ sand sculpting lessons, Jack’s Pirate School to be swashbucklers and a drone light show.