PHOTOS: Area Masons compete for best in Wisconsin and for chance to attend national competition in Las Vegas in January

Nine area masons competed in one of 22 national bricklayer 500 contests to see who could make the best and highest 26-foot-long brick wall in just 60 minutes with as few errors as possible.

The event was held at Fond du Lac Stone at N4224 State Highway 175 on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The winner, Jake Brock, who finished with 535 total bricks after judging, will now compete in Las Vegas in January for the title of 2025 World Champion mason.

Also on hand were area high schoolers interested in the trade as well as area vendors.