Get ready to dig, spike, and dive at the 2nd Annual New Ulm Spikin' in the Street Sand Volleyball Tournament - right in the heart of our historic downtown! On August 2-3, 2024, the streets of New Ulm will be transformed into a thrilling beach volleyball arena, where teams from all over the region will compete for glory and bragging rights. This action-packed event is set to become a summer highlight, bringing together athletes, sports enthusiasts, and community members of all ages. Last year 600 tons of sand (38 dump trucks!) were brought in to transform the street - this year we are expanding into a second block and adding FOUR additional courts! We were only going to add 2, but due to demand (and support from sponsors), we are doubling our footprint from last year!

Volunteers are needed for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! From sand assistance and event cleanliness to bouncy house observation and team registration tables, there are options! To sign up to volunteer, click here!

The tournament itself will be on Saturday only but come down on Friday evening for the unique opportunity of hanging out in the sand... in the middle of downtown.

Scroll down for maps for both Friday and Saturday.

Friday, Aug 2nd - Pre-Party! Come and hang out in the sand!
Rec on the Go, Yard Games, bounce house, food trucks (see below), music, fun!
5-11 pm - Beach Dance Party! DJ, hosted by B&L Bar
5-7 pm - New Ulm Strategic Plan Pop-Up - 5 jars, 5 questions, 10 bottlecaps - vote on the future of New Ulm!
5-8 pm - Rec on the Go Yard Games, Bounce House
6-8 pm - Giant Pong Ticket Giveaway, hosted by Brown County Free Fair

Saturday, Aug 3 - Spikin' In The Street Downtown Sand Volleyball
We will have 91 teams from across the region competing this year (up from 44 last year!). Games will begin at 7am and end around 10:30 or 11pm. 

Updated Schedules:

• Division A 
• Division B
• Division C
• Rec Division

• Spectators welcome! Don't forget to bring your lawn chair! No coolers allowed (food and beverage available for purchase on site).
• Food trucks (see below)
• Designated areas for kids to play in the sand
• Bounce House
• Rec on the Go, 10am-4pm (yard games and kid's activities)
• New Ulm Strategic Plan Pop-Up, 9am-12pm (5 jars, 5 questions, 10 bottlecaps - vote on the future of New Ulm!)
• Face Painting by Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN, 10am-1pm
• Water station by Schaefer Well Co
• Commemorative merchandise for sale
• Live broadcasts by KNUJ
• First Aid tent by Allina EMS
• Misting Station
• Nagel-Baum (nail in log) Game by Turner Hall, 2-6pm

 
Food Trucks! There are several restaurants, cafes, and dining options within blocks of the tournament. Stop in for a break or to grab some quick to-go food. In addition, there will food vendors in the street:

Friday, August 2nd - 5pm

• Searles Bar & Grill
• The Candy Shop
• Lola's Food Truck
• Asian Hut

• Searles Bar & Grill
• Lakes on 1st
• Asian Hut
• The Candy Shop
• Sweet Kettle Madness
• Lola's Food Truck
• The American Legion

Smoking section: Please be respectful of the large number of people (and kids and families) and head outside of the event area or to the designated smoking section in the alley by B&L Bar.
 
Handicap access: we will have reserved sidewalk area outside of the Chamber office for handicap seating. But note that the sidewalks need to be accessible for wheelchairs throughout the 2-block space, so please be sure the sidewalks leave a path open.
 
Business access: Note that many of our businesses are open during the tournament! Please be sure all entryways remain clear of crowds so their clients/customers can access their businesses. 

The feat of bringing tons of sand downtown is quite the effort! HUGE shout-out the our event committee and all of the businesses who have stepped up to help make this happen! Spikin' In The Street is privately funded (no tax-payer dollars) by our amazing local businesses and organized by volunteers and the Chamber of Commerce. This event could not happen without their support.
 
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!

 
Funds raised at this event go towards promotion of New Ulm and the efforts of the New Ulm Business & Retail Association. Thank you for your support!

Friday, Aug 2


Saturday, Aug 3