The deadline for registration is 11:59pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Location: Broyhill Walking Park, 945 Lakewood Circle, Lenoir NC
Check-In & Set Up: Friday, September 11, 2026 from 10am to 5pm or Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 7am to 8:45am.
Friday Night Welcome Dinner: Registered sculptors are admitted free. Held at The HUB Station in Hudson, NC, the evening kicks off with a 6pm reception followed by the judge presentation and dinner at 7pm. Additional tickets for family and friends can be purchased on our website at www.caldwellarts.com.
Event: Open to the public from 9am-4pm on Saturday September 12, 2026. Awards will be announced at 3:15pm.
The event will be held rain or shine with on-site food trucks and live music. Sculptors are responsible for bringing all items needed in order to display their works. Pop-up tents, coolers, chairs, tables, etc are welcome and encouraged!
Registration Fees:
You will receive a Square invoice via email with instructions on how to complete your payment online. This invoice is sent manually and will arrive within one week of your registration, it will NOT arrive automatically after you submit your form.
All Others:
$50 through June 30
$65 from July 1 to July 31
$80 from August 1 to 11:59pm on September 1
Art Students: $35 through 11:59pm on September 1
Questions or concerns? Email office@caldwellarts.com and visit
www.caldwellarts.com for more details.