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// About The Event

What Is The
Fabricator Olympics?

Built by fabricators. Judged on real-world skills. Open to anyone who works with metal.

// The Mission

Not Just Another
Welding Contest

The Fabricator Olympics was built to answer one question: who among us can actually perform under pressure? Not in theory — in practice. With real tools, real materials, and a clock running.

This isn't a classroom exercise. Every challenge is pulled straight from the shop floor — the kind of work experienced fabricators do every day. The difference here is doing it fast and doing it right, in front of a crowd, against 49 other people who are just as good as you.

// How It's Judged

Speed vs. Accuracy.
That's The Game.

Every challenge is scored on two things: time and accuracy. You can be fast but sloppy — you'll lose points. You can be perfect but slow — you'll lose points. The winner is whoever finds the balance.

Most challenges are designed to be completed in under five minutes. On paper, any working fabricator should be able to do them. That's the point. The pressure is what separates those who know how from those who can perform.

You don't need years of specialized experience or advanced certifications. If you can cut, drill, weld, grind, and think on your feet, you belong here.

// The Culture

Real People.
Real Work.

You won't find white lab coats or polished dress shoes here. This is a room full of people who make a living building real things, solving real problems, and getting dirty when the job calls for it.

What makes the Fabricator Olympics different is the camaraderie. Competitors, judges, and spectators aren't separated by status — everyone's here because they respect the craft. There's competition, but there's also support, shared stories, and a common understanding of what it takes to do this work.

📍 Event Address
Kempton Fairgrounds
83 Community Center Drive
Kempton, Pennsylvania
🕘 Event Schedule
Competitors check in: 8:30am
Opening ceremony: 9:00am
Competition begins: 9:30am
⚠️ Age Requirements
Must be 18+ to compete  ·  14+ to enter the PPE area  ·  10+ to attend the show