(Newport, OR) -- Sandcastle builders are invited to South Beach State Park near Newport on July 26th for the annual competition. Sign-ups start at 9:30 the morning of the event. Teams compete for first, second and third place. Prizes are beach-themed baskets with first place also getting four tickets to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Last year, 20 teams with a total of 65 competitors vied for the top spots.