The World Championship of Sand Sculpting (yes, it really exists!) had been held in Harrison Hot Springs British Columbia for nearly 20 years, but this year it moved to Federal Way (yes, it's really true!). The World Championship of Sand Sculpting drew top-notch sand sculptors (yes, they really exist!) from around the globe to compete in the yearly sand showdown. It's held in a parking lot near the Gene Juarez Academy and 24 Hour Fitness.

[Federal Way, Sept. 8-Oct. 10, 31510 20th Ave. S, Federal Way, worldchampionshipofsandsculpting.com]