Tradart Big Show 2026

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You are cordially invited to attend the 9th Annual All District Industrial Arts and Construction Technology Show, affectionately known as “The Big Show”.

It is expected to be yet another extraordinary Showcase and Competition because of the innovative projects students are crafting in the CTE Construction Technology program in the Santa Barbara Unified School District’s woodshop classes. 

Free and open to the public, please come to the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s upper Auditorium,  4400 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara, 93110. “The Big Show” event will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, with awards starting at 6:00pm.

Light refreshments will be served, and parking is plentiful. Please email Leslie Meadowcroft-Schipper at toolsforschoolshopclass@gmail.com with any questions.

Thank you to our sponsors who help make the 2026 Big Show Competition happen!

Free Event

All Public Welcome

Tuesday May 5, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Awards announced at 6:00 PM

Awards sponsored by the Satna Barbara Contractors Association for 1st; 2nd , and 3rd Prize. 

Visitors Choice Award following the announcement of Best in Show Award

Please email Leslie Meadowcroft-Schipper at toolsforschoolshopclass@gmail.com with any questions.

Awards Will Be Announced In The Following Categories:

  • Open
  • Small Turnings (Pen, Spoon, Honey Dipper, Mini Bat)
  • Large Turnings
  • Boxes
  • Seating
  • Cutting Boards
  • Tables
  • Toys
  • Technology (CNC, 3D Print, etc.)
  • Best In Show
  • Visitor’s Choice

What To Expect

The Santa Barbara Unified School District’s Annual All District
Industrial Arts Competition and “Big Show” as it is called for short
had over 100 projects submitted to the competition last year. A
combined total of over 100 junior and senior high students from
the Santa Barbara Unified School District Woodshop Classes
participated and 80 parents and professionals attended the awards
ceremony!

All public is welcome. Refreshments are offered. Free event. Plenty of parking.  Upper Auditorium of the Santa Barbara County Education Office, 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara, CA  93110

All Public and Parents Welcome.

There Is No FEE For Entrance.

Pictures from our BIG SHOW 2025

Sponsors:

  • Hayward Lumber
  • Buena Tool
  • DD Ford Construction
  • Gordon Fiano Inc.
  • Frank Schipper Construction Co.
  • Santa Barbara Contractors Association
  • Martin Roofing
  • LP Building Solutions
  • Solid Rock Construction and Fine Carpentry Inc.
  • Capital Group/American Funds
  • Partners in Education
  • Noozhawk
  • Santa Barbara City College
  • Weatherization Works!
  • 805 Hardwood Flooring

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