Check out the latest batch of sculptures at the Northwest Sand Festival in Federal Way (SEE PHOTOS HERE).

The 2012 Northwest Sand Festival runs Aug. 16 through Sept. 3 in the southwest corner of The Commons Mall parking lot. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Prices are $7 adults; $5 for seniors and children $5; kids under 4 are free. A festival pass for all 19 days of competition is $25.

To learn more about admission specials and events, visit nwsandfestival.com or contact info@nwsandfestival.com or (253) 221-4449.

Winners were also announced in the solo division of the Northwest Sand Festival. (SEE PHOTOS)