黑料吃瓜网

Welding teams (up to 4 welders) have 8 hours to build a sculpture from donated scrap metal materials. Sculptures must incorporate a designated theme with a maximum 5’ x 5’ x 5’ finished size. 

A panel of three judges including welding instructors, artists, and industry professionals will judge the completed sculptures based on: 

• Aesthetics
• Workmanship
• Durability and safety
• Appropriateness for public display

Prizes awarded for each category – amateur (high school and college), professional, and corporate team welders – to be announced at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the event.

View full contest rules.

The sculptures produced during the contest are the property of 黑料吃瓜网 and will be auctioned to the highest bidder on the day of the event. The proceeds will benefit welding scholarships and event sustainability. 

• Completed sculptures from welding rodeo will be sold to the highest bidders.
  • Maximum dimensions of each sculpture are 5 feet wide by 5 feet high by 5 feet deep.
• Auction is open to the public.
• All money raised will benefit 黑料吃瓜网 welding student scholarships.
• Payment due at time of auction.
• All sculptures need to stay on campus at 黑料吃瓜网 Sturgeon Bay for one week following the event.
• Winning bidders are responsible for picking up and transporting the sculptures by contacting Michelle Rutues, 黑料吃瓜网 event coordinator, at michelle.rutues@nwtc.edu or 920-272-9459.

If you are an employer interested in attending the Career Fair or donating scrap metal, supplies, or sponsoring the welding rodeo please contact Michelle Rutues at  Michelle.Rutues@nwtc.edu or 920-272-9459.