The Mermaid Tears Sea Glass Festival has a few ways you can earn cash prizes and gift prizes. Check them out:

Many ways to win:

  • Sea Glass Guessing Contest

    Guess the Sea Glass & Win $50!

    Think you can guess how many pieces of sea glass are in the container?

    Simply drop a quarter in the box, fill out a ballot with your contact information, and make your best guess for a chance to win $50 cash!

    Good luck, and happy guessing!

  • Sea Glass BINGO

    Hosted by WAVE at St. Mary's Parish Hall.
    Sunday, July 26th from 12:00-2:00pm

    Open to ALL ages.
    Delicious Homemade baked good to be won!

  • SHARD Contest

    Saturday, July 25th, 2026

    Entry Fee: 3 pieces for $5.00 NO LIMIT

    Shard entries accepted from 10am - 2:00pm.

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE voting ends @2:15pm

    SHARD JUDGING at 3 pm ~Sharp!!

    $400 - Best Sea Glass

    $100 - Best Full Bottle

    $100 - Best Pottery/Ceramic

    $100 Most Unusual

    People’s Choice - $50