Bobby Coffield of Local 55
Holds the Festival record climb
from 1991 in 4.59 seconds!!

The International Ironworker Festival is an annual event held each summer in Mackinaw City ,MI. located on the Straits of Mackinac overlooking the beautiful Mackinac Bridge. It attracts ironworkers from across the United States and Canada to compete in friendly competition. It is open to the General Public, although only ironworkers and retirees can compete in the skilled events. These events include knot tying, rod tying, rivet toss, spud throw, column climb (field event), and the World Championship Column Climb.

 

2006 Final Results

2005 Final Results

2005 Photos