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, adaptability, and other criteria.
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 (120 ft long, 8 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 all 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™)
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Vinyl Fence Build (6′ Privacy)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Aluminum Fence Build (4′ Ornamental)
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CMM Shop Tour
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM South Bend Cubs (Buffet and Baseball Game)
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)
3:30 - 4:30 PM Awards Ceremony & Media Session
Teams get 210 minutes per build (except Aluminum, capped at 2 hours). Any method or crew size allowed.
Location:
Custom Machine Motioneering Inc.
4111 Technology Drive South Bend, IN 46628
Gain access to the Open House & FenceGames but no other amenities inside of the Fence It or VIP tickets.
Free
Receipt of an event T-shirt & Access to the South Bend Cubs baseball game with CMM & other attendees (buffet included)
$50 USD
Bend Cubs baseball game with CMM and other attendees (buffet included). onsite VIP parking, free lunch in the VIP tent, reserved premier bleacher seating, access to fence clinics (wood, vinyl, chainlink, aluminum hands-on installation training)
$95 USD
Booth
space registration. Must still purchase ticket option(s) (No-Cost, Fence It,
Full Send tickets) for attendees.
Booth space registration. Must still purchase ticket option(s) (No-Cost, Fence It, Full Send tickets) for attendees.
$1,000 USD
Booth space registration. Must still purchase ticket option(s) (No-Cost, Fence It, Full Send tickets) for attendees.
$2,000 USD
Registration as a competitor of the FenceGames.
Free
Registration as a competitor of the FenceGames.
Free
Registration as a competitor of the FenceGames.
Free
Registration as a competitor of the FenceGames.
Free