Welding Rodeo Join us for competition, camaraderie, and celebration of welders.
Don't miss NWTC's first annual Welding Rodeo held at at our Marinette and Sturgeon Bay campuses! This event is FREE and open to the public.
Each day-long event includes:
- Welding competitions
- Teams of up to 4 welders will have 8 hours to build a sculpture from donated scrap metal materials.
- Prizes awarded for each category: amateur (high school and college), professional, and corporate team welders.
- Finished sculptures will be donated and auctioned off to support NWTC scholarships.
- STEM career fair
- Explore diverse career paths in science, technology, engineering, and math.
- Connect with local industry employers and NWTC staff to discover opportunities and learn more about the growing fields.
- Family activities, food, and music!
Sturgeon Bay Campus
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sculpture Theme: Ports of Imagination
Marinette Campus
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sculpture Theme: Soar Higher
Welders and Businesses - Get Involved!
NWTC is looking for welding teams for the competition. Visit the Marinette or Sturgeon Bay event page to sign up!
Local businesses are also encouraged to participate by exhibiting at the career fair, volunteering, donating funds or scrap metal, and entering a team of skilled welders for the competition. Fill out the form below to indicate your interest.
Why a Welding Rodeo?
- Tests welding and fabricating skills in a unique learning experience
- Reinforces teamwork and leadership skills
- Incorporates tool and equipment safety as well as set-up training
- Requires troubleshooting skills
- Connects community, college, and industry
The Welding Rodeo: Experiences in STEM Education is sponsored by the Department of Navy, Office of Naval Research under ONR award number N00014-24-1-2151. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Naval Research.
