SponCon is the nittiest, grittiest, smashin-est, bashin-est, clangin-est, bangin-est, creativist, barbaloot savin-est party in town!
Saturday, September 14, 2024
TEAM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
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ABOUT
Designed to inspire a culture of reuse with a free, engaging community activity, Spontaneous Construction, or “SponCon” for short, has become an annual Missoula tradition. Contest participants have seven hours to use their choice of Home ReSource materials to build the most beautiful, functional, and creative pieces they can dream up.
The event also features a variety of enjoyable, inventive reuse activities for all ages, live music, and access to local food vendors for contestants and spectators alike. The contest draws teams of artists, DIYers, and builders to create works of art and utility, as well as a crowd of onlookers just there for the fun. After the judges announce winners, pieces are publicly displayed at the Missoula Public Library, featured in the October First Friday art walk, and top-judged creations are auctioned off at Home ReSource’s annual Benefit Auction (more info coming soon!).
photo by Jonathan Qualben
Team Information:
Compete in the 7-hour building competition!
Teams have 7 hours to build the most masterful, functional, creative piece they can dream of, using only materials found at Home ReSource. Teams can be made up of 1 – 5 folks, are provided space to build, access to power, and use of the welding and cutting stations. All participants receive a commemorative SponCon t-shirt, breakfast treats & coffee, and a drink ticket.
Team types and registration costs:
POWER TOOLS TEAM
$150 per team (6 people MAX)
18×12 ft work space
Access to 110v power
HAND TOOLS TEAM
$75 per team (6 people MAX)
9×12 ft work space
Access to battery charging station
YOUTH BUILDERS (one participant under the age of 18 required)
$50 per team (5 people MAX)
9×12 ft work space
Access to battery charging station
What happens next? Most items will be displayed at the Missoula Public Library until the auction and featured during the October 4th First Friday art showing. (Items too big or unstable might not be transported).
The Grand Prize winner will be announced at the Home ReSource banquet & benefit auction on Friday, October 4th, 2024. Teams that move on to the grand prize round will receive one free ticket to attend the auction.
REGISTER YOUR TEAM TO PARTICIPATE TODAY >>
When you register, look for a confirmation email including more information about the event.
Registration open until filled.
SPONCON 2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9 a.m. (ish) Building contest begins
11 a.m. (ish) Free Family activities open
4 p.m. – Building contest ends
5:30 p.m. ’til it’s over – Prizes & closing party (LIVE MUSIC!)
CONTACT
Questions? Want to get involved? Email sponcon@homeresource.org or call (406) 541-8301.