Woodworking Contest Meets Sports

Build something inspired by the games you love. Choose a sport, team, athlete, or game-day tradition. Then, turn that inspiration into an awesome woodworking project.

Coming March 2027
 Register Now Free to Enter! Here's How to Participate 1. Register

It's 100% free. When you're ready to enter your project, click here.

 2. Turn in Your Project

Pack your project in a box and bring it in between Monday February 15th, and Saturday, February 27th, 2027 to any of our AZ locations.

 3. Come to the Show

Saturday, March 6th, 2027
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tempe store on Kyrene & Elliot

 Build Something Inspired by the Sports & Games You Love Theme: "For Love of the Grain"

Sports have a way of bringing people together. And so does woodworking.

We’re asking you to combine the two. Build a brand-new project inspired by a sport, team, athlete, venue, or game-day tradition you love.

A display for treasured memorabilia, tailgating essential, bat, stick, decorative size, or take that theme in a direction we haven't yet imagined.

Choose your inspiration, head to the shop, and show us what you can make For Love of the Grain.

 Kurt's Fantasy Football Trophy Kevin's White Oak & Morado Pickleball Paddles Pat's Baseball Plaque Tom's Tiny Golf Cart Enter a Project, Get $50 Store Credit Want to Win $500?

We’re celebrating Arizona’s woodworking community with a showcase of original, handcrafted projects from woodworkers of every skill level.

Entering is free! And, every qualifying entry earns a $50 Woodworkers Source store credit. Yes, we’ll pay you to show off your work. It might sound a little crazy, but that’s how much we love seeing what Arizona woodworkers create.

And Yes, There Are Prizes

  • First Place: $500 store credit
  • Second Place: $300 store credit
  • Third Place: $100 store credit

There’s a little friendly competition, too. Visitors will vote for their favorite projects, with the three audience favorites taking home the top prizes.

 New! For Ages 18 and Under The Junior Division

Every great woodworker starts somewhere. The Junior Division gives young makers a chance to bring an idea to life, learn new skills and experience the pride of building something with their own hands.

Using the same "For Love of the Grain" theme, Junior entries will have their own public vote and dedicated prizes, to be announced soon. This division is open to all woodworkers under 18.

 Come to the Show Woodworking Show + Awards

March 6, 2027, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Woodworkers Source Tempe
645 W. Elliot Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85284

Awards Reception, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

 Find the Store Frequently Asked Questions
How do I participate?

Awesome, so glad you asked!

  1. Sign up here (it's free)
  2. Bring your project between Monday February 15th, and Saturday, February 27th, 2027
  3. Come to the event on March 6
Do I have to buy anything from Woodworkers Source?

Nope.
Does my project have to be new?

No. But, I'd highly suggest refreshing it so you make a strong impression.
Can I enter more than one project?

To judge, no. To show, probably.
Do I keep my project after the contest?

You bet! We want to take pictures of your project to show off, but after the show, please take your project home with you.
What if I don't think I'm good at woodworking?

Welcome to the quest! None of us think we're any good anyway, you're in good company. This is a friendly competition, use it as a challenge to improve your skill. Try something new, and have fun perticipating.
What if I'm not in Arizona?

If you can deliver and pickup your project, you're welcome to enter. If not, perhaps just add your project to our project gallery instead.