The ultimate can sculpting competition

COMPETE TO FEED

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Grand Can Sculpture Competition 2026!

Event date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Weigh-in Cans and Build Days: Tuesday & Wednesday prior to the event 9:00am - 9:00pm

Voting/viewing opens: Thursday @ 11:00am - 5:15pm (yes, we're trying a Thursday for the first time!)

Compete to feed! Join us in celebrating history, creativity, and community.

In 2026, we'll be celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Route 66, and in that spirit, Connections Food and Resource Center is thrilled to announce our themed Grand Can Sculpture Competition!

Theme: Celebrate Route 66!

From Chicago to California, Route 66 is packed with iconic sculptures, vintage cars, and roadside charm. Let that inspire your biggest and best canned sculpture yet! We only have 12 team spots available, so start gathering your team and brainstorming ideas now!

Registration is open, click here fill out the registration form and email registration form and/or any questions to director@connectionscenter.org

Explore inspiration: Google Rt. 66 iconic sculptures for great ideas. Cars are always a favorite but feel free to get creative!

Our 2025 National Giving Tuesday was a HUGE success!

1st Tuesday of every December

We recieved $45,000 + $10,000 match!

Thank you for all you do to feed the hungry!

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Our 2025 National Giving Tuesday was a HUGE success!

1st Tuesday of every December

$55,000

Custer County Conflict

Held every September