The top masons from the territory will grab their levels and trowels to battle for a chance to be named “California’s Best Bricklayer.”

The 2025 California Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 Regional Event is one of 22 Regional Series qualifiers being held across North America. The bricklaying battle is designed to test the speed, skill and stamina of each participant by challenging them to build the highest and best 26-foot-long brick wall in one hour, with as few craftsmanship errors as possible.

Working with their trusted mason tender, the winning bricklayer is determined by a judging panel who subtracts any mistakes from the total number of bricks laid on the wall. The mason with the highest brick count at the end of judging earns a roster spot at the 2025 World Championship taking place in January in Las Vegas during the World of Concrete trade show.

Recognized as the “Super Bowl of Masonry” that draws thousands of spectators cheering on their favorite team. World Championship prizes total more than $150,000 and include a new Silverado 4 by 4 Crew Cab truck, Kubota RTV, Essick Pro12 Mixer, tools from IQ Power Tools, Stabila and much more.

With workforce development being the primary battle cry for the skilled trades, the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 is a tool designed to create awareness and interest needed to entice the next generation of masons. Since its inception in 2003 the Bricklayer 500 has served as the masonry industry’s leading resource to recruit craftsmen and women to the craft.

The Journeyman Bricklayer 500 will take place at 10 a.m. and the Jr. Bricklayer 500 will take place at 11:30 a.m. at Thompson’s Building Materials, located at 9297 Jackson Road, Sacramento, CA 95826.