The Welding Rodeo

Oct. 2015, Hazard, KY. Three teams competed and had eight hours to create their sculptures. The rodeo was a partnership between Pathfinders of Perry County and Hazard Community and Technical College. The theme was "river creatures. Organizers wanted to find a way to promote local arts while also celebrating the skilled, blue-collar heritage of the region. Each piece will be installed along the River Arts Greenway, which organizers hope will become a downtown Hazard destination. Judges picked team "Weld'er Up" from the Big Sandy Community and Technical College as this year's winner.