Fence Games 2026 - Hosted by Custom Machine Motioneering inc.

**ALTHOUGH REGISTRATION IS FREE TO COMPETE IN THE FENCE GAMES -- YOU MUST FIRST PURCHASE YOUR SPECTATOR TICKET IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR COMPETITOR REGISTRATION (1 SPECTATOR TICKET PER PERSON): **

Spectator tickets / competitor tickets come with an event T-Shirt, and access ticket to the Cubs game for the South Bend Cubs baseball game.

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Message from Shawn King

Founder, Mr. Fence Academy

Welcome to Fence Games 2026. This event is about more than competition — it’s about collaboration, innovation, and pride in our craft. We’re here to learn from one another, push the limits of what’s possible, and continue to Build Better.

Fence Games represents the evolution of our industry gatherings — born from the hands-on energy of FenceCamp™, refined through years of training events, and now realized as a competition that tests every aspect of fence building. This isn’t about being the fastest or the flashiest; it’s about finding the balance between craftsmanship, efficiency, cost, and innovation.

Thank you to all the teams, sponsors, and judges who make this possible. Let’s drive, build, and inspire the next generation of fencers together.

Shawn King

Mr. Fence Academy

Event Overview

Fence Games 2026 is a two-day, real-world fence installation challenge bringing together top builders and innovators from across the country. Competitors build full-length sections of fence side-by-side under equal conditions to test their skill, systems, and tools.

The competition evaluates the complete system of installation — not just speed — focusing on balance and real-world performance. Judges assess each team on quality, efficiency, equipment cost, material value, strength, teachability, and adaptability.

Teams represent their own companies and methods — some drive posts, some set in concrete — all compete under the same field layout and time constraints to show what it means to Build Better.

Drive-Off Exhibition – Powered by I Drive Power System™

The Drive-Off Exhibition kicks off Fence Games 2026, sponsored by I Drive Power System™.

Participants line up side-by-side on a 100-foot course to drive 10 steel posts using battery, gas, hydraulic, pneumatic, or skid/self-propelled drivers.

This hour-long event is not judged — it’s a showcase of innovation and performance demonstrating the power and precision behind modern post-driving technology.

Event Site Layout

The competition covers about seven acres at CMM Custom Motion & Manufacturing in South Bend. Each discipline has ten parallel lanes (160 ft long, 15 ft apart) with one corner provided.

Color zones

🟥 Vinyl – 6′ privacy 🟨 Wood – 6′ dog eared privacy 🟪 Chain Link – 6′ commercial w/barb 🟩 Aluminum – 4′ ornamental

Other zones: Drive-Off field, Judge Pavilion, Sponsor Row, Equipment Staging, Spectator Row, Media & Hospitality Tent.

Competitor Overview

Teams may enter one or two disciplines; no entry fee.

Provide material sponsor receipt showing standard costs; bring tools / PPE; adhere to 210-minute limit and safety rules; remain within assigned lane.

Judges and media observe throughout. Each category judge scores all teams for that category only, then submits to scoring control.

Awards & Recognition

Saturday, April 18 · 5:00 PM

Awards presented after final discipline:

• Best Craftsmanship

• Most Efficient Crew

• Most Innovative Method

• Strongest Foundation (I Drive Power System™ Award)

• Innovation (Insta-Gate™ Award)

• Tool Performance (Mr. Fence Tools Award)

Winners receive trophies and media features.

Event Schedule

Friday · April 17, 2026

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM  Drive-Off Exhibition (I Drive Power System™)

9:15 AM – 11:15 AM  Aluminum Fence Build (4′ Ornamental)

12:00 PM – 3:30 PM  Vinyl Fence Build (6′ Privacy)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  Networking & Sponsor Hour

Saturday · April 18, 2026

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM  Chain Link Fence Build (6′ Commercial with Barb)

12:00 PM – 3:30 PM  Wood Fence Build (6′ Dog eared Privacy)

5:00 PM  Awards Ceremony & Media Session

Teams get 210 minutes per build (except Aluminum, capped at 2 hours). Any method or crew size allowed.