See the Best Bricklayer in Oregon Crowned

Words: Jeff FarmakesThe SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Regional — Oregon bricklaying competition is being held in Tualatin, Oregon, on Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 at 3:00 PM.

Bricklayers and Masons will be competing to represent Oregon at the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship competition held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2016 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 Regional - Oregon

  • Date: Wednesday, September 7th, 2016
  • Location: Willamette Graystone, 19477 SW 89th Ave, Tualatin, OR 97062
  • Contact: Don Dodroe (206) 718-2632 or Jason Stoddard (503) 332-9949
  • Time: 11:00 AM
This amazing display of bricklaying highlights one of the oldest skilled trades in the world. Many of these skills are critical to building and maintaining the aesthetic appeal of our country’s infrastructure. This fun and fast-paced event demonstrates the incredible skill of a bricklayer and can provide awareness and education on masonry to viewers/readers of all ages as well as to anyone who aspires to be a Bricklayer or Mason.

For more details about this event go to www.specmixbricklayer500.com.
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