THE BUILD ALONG and MAKERS BINGO
In 2023, we began a tradition at the show we call the Build Along Challenge. Each year, one of the exhibitors is selected to design a knife profile that all other exhibitors are welcomed to create. It started with Wolfgang Loerchner volunteering one of his designs. It was a ton of fun to see everyone's interpretations of the finished knife. ​​
The following year, the profile was designed by Jacco Van de Bruinhorst and even more makers joined in on the fun!
So how can our guests get involved? To make sure all attendees have a chance to join in on the Build Along fun, during the show, we play a game we call Maker Bingo. Attendees are given a bingo card upon entry, those that choose to play have to find and identify the makers of all the build along knives. Completed bingo cards are entered into a draw to win a knife. Special thank you to Murray St. Amour who donated the prize knife for Maker Bingo.
This is a tradition we plan to carry forward for years to come. The Build Along is unique to GLCKS. There's nothing like it at any other knife show. Whether you're an exhibitor or attendee, we hope you'll join us in Goderich this August to play along!