Get ready to dig, spike, and dive at the 3rd Annual New Ulm Spikin' in the Street Sand Volleyball Tournament - right in the heart of our historic downtown! On August 1-2, 2025, 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 (and cash pay-outs). This action-packed event has become a summer highlight, bringing together athletes, sports enthusiasts, and community members of all ages. The first year of this event was held in one block (4 courts), but due to high demand - we expanded this to 2 blocks and 8 courts last year! We're following that same plan again this year, and bringing in 1300 TONS of sand (about 70 dump trucks!) to transform the streets.

Click Here for the Registration Form.  Registration deadline is July 1, 2025, but we are only accepting the first 88 teams that are registered and paid.

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!

Scroll down for maps for both Friday and Saturday.

Friday, Aug 1st - Pre-Party + Wrestling Tournament! Come and hang out in the sand!
Food trucks (see list below), music, beverages, sand and fun for the whole family!! Join us Friday evening from 5pm-11pm.

Downtown Throwdown Sand Wrestling Tournament! Get ready for another unique experience - a wrestling tournament in the sand! Rolling Thunder Wrestling is hosting this tournament in collaboration with Spikin' In The Street on Friday, Aug 1 (6pm start time). Wrestlers, grades K-12, will compete for medals and glory - spectators welcome! Learn more and register here. 

Saturday, Aug 2 - Spikin' in the Street Downtown Sand Volleyball
Teams interested in playing - see above for the registration link! Deadline for registration is July 1st (number of teams allowed to register will be limited to 88!). Games will begin at 7am and end around 10:30 or 11pm. 

Updated Schedules:

• Will be available closer to the event

• 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
• Commemorative merchandise for sale

 
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: 
Legacy BBQ
Lola's
Simply Made Right
Sleepy Bison Grill
Ruhland's Strudel Haus
The Sugar Shack

Saturday: 
Legacy BBQ
Lola's
Reve Coffee Co.
Sleepy Bison Grill
Chick-fil-A
Jersey's Food Truck
Pronto Pups
Ruhland's Strudel Haus
The Sugar Shack

*Bolded with links denotes Chamber Members 

Beverages: our downtown bars & restaurants located in the festival area have extended their liquor license into the street for this event. What does this mean? Stop into these establishments and grab a beverage (alcoholic or non) and bring it out into street! No glass allowed and alcoholic beverages need to stay within the festival area. Please support our local businesses and do NOT bring in outside food or beverages.

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.
 
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 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.



 Businesses interested in sponsoring? See here for our Sponsorship Opportunities or contact the Chamber for more details: 507-233-4300 or chamber@newulm.com.

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!

Maps will be available closer to the event date.