FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — An international sand sculpting contest brought some interesting creations to a Federal Way parking lot, but the event has been a money loser for the city.
The News Tribune of Tacoma reports about 16,000 people have visited the Championship of Sand Sculpting — less than half of projections for the event that began Sept. 8.
Organizer Rudy Alcott said Wednesday revenue is about 8 percent short of breaking even. He says it’s uncertain whether the Federal Way Community Council will be able to repay any of the $58,000 the city council gave in seed money.
Sculptors from 17 nations created 44 sand sculptures. They’ll be removed after Sunday.
