LBI Sea Glass & Art Festival

Handmade genuine sea glass jewelry, original coastal watercolors and artwork, handmade cards, curiosities, and nautical home décor — created by local artists.

Sea glass, fossil, and beach find identification. Sea glass and fossil lectures.

EVENTS:

GUESS THE SEA GLASS

All day Saturday & Sunday • Winner announced Sunday at 4PM – Guess the number of pieces of genuine sea glass in the big jar. Best guess closest to the actual number wins and takes home the entire jar.

SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 30

BEST OF THE BEST SEA GLASS CONTEST

Registration: 11AM – 3PM • Judging at 3:30PM. Contestants may enter a total of two pieces of sea glass or pottery. Entries must be found – not purchased. Winners chosen for Best Found on LBI, Best Found Anywhere Outside LBI, Best of New Jersey, Best Overall of the Day, and the People’s Choice Award.

FOSSIL & ARTIFACT CONTEST

Registration: 11AM – 2PM • Judging at 2:30PM. Contestants may enter one fossil, archeological artifact, or oddity, such as a bone, shark tooth, arrowhead, etc. Entry must be found – not purchased. Winners chosen for First, Second, Third, and Best Overall Find.

LECTURE • FOSSILS OF THE NEW JERSEY COAST 1PM – 1:15PM • Expert, enthusiast, and fossil hunter Derek Yoost will discuss fossils and prehistoric artifacts of New Jersey. There will be a brief Q & A after the lecture.

SUNDAY • OCTOBER 1

BEST OF THE BEST SEA GLASS CONTEST

Registration: 11AM – 3PM • Judging at 3:30PM. Contestants may enter a total of two pieces of sea glass or pottery. Entries must be found – not purchased. Winners chosen for Best Found on LBI, Best Found Anywhere Outside LBI, Best of New Jersey, Best Overall of the Day, and the People’s Choice Award.

WRACK LINE SCULPTURE CONTEST

Registration: 11AM – 2PM • Judging at 2:30PM. Contestants may enter one original sculpture created from any beach-found flotsam and jetsam. Entries must be rated G, fit on the contest table, and stay intact for the duration of the event. Winners chosen for First, Second, Third, and Best Overall.

LECTURE • FOSSILS OF THE NEW JERSEY COAST 12PM – 12:15PM • Expert, enthusiast, and fossil hunter Derek Yoost will discuss fossils and prehistoric artifacts of New Jersey. There will be a brief Q & A after the lecture.

LECTURE • ATOMIC SEA GLASS

3PM – 3:15PM • Local sea glass hunter, artist and writer, Sara Caruso will discuss the historical origins of UV and uranium sea glass, it’s true origins and colors. There will be a brief Q & A after the lecture.

Contestants must be present at the judging to win. For the security of the entries, contestants must pick up their own entries promptly at the conclusion of the event. Times and events subject to change or cancellation without notice. For more previous winners and event updates follow us on Facebook @lbiseaglassfest • @thingsadrift • @echoesoflbi

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*For more information, please contact the organizer of the event*