REGISTRATION CLOSED: 2024 Fastest Trowel On The Block Presented By Best Block

Words: Isa Stein

Registration for the 2024 Fastest Trowel on the Block Presented By Best Block is officially closed. The spots allocated for this year have been filled by 13 competitive teams. You don’t want to miss seeing these highly skilled craftsmen compete! Please call the MCAA at (800) 536-2225 with any questions. 

If you are interested in judging the Fastest Trowel On The Block Presented By Best Block, the MCAA is looking for highly trained and qualified experts to judge our Fastest Trowel On The Block Presented By Best Block Competition that will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in Las Vegas during MASONRY MADNESS® at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry. To register as a judge please click on the competition link below, verify your information, and submit your registration.

Click Here To Judge The 2024 Fastest Trowel On The Block

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