Located in Booth #125
The Sign Shop Spectacular!™ isn’t just an event; it’s a high-octane celebration of everything that makes the sign, graphics, and visual communication industry amazing. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and amazed. Don’t miss out on the action at ISA Sign Expo 2026.
Put your skills to the test—whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting in the sign and graphics industry, the Sign Shop Spectacular!™ is your chance to shine and win BIG!
Over $3,000 worth of cash and prizes!
Prizes include:
Principal Industries Presents: FlexiBRITE G2 Contest: Cut, Cap, Connect!
Time: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
First Place Prize: $200
Second Place Prize: $100
Step into the driver’s seat and bring a sign to life with FlexiBRITE G2, the latest faux neon innovation from Principal Sloan. Contestants will go from design to build, mastering cutting, capping, and wiring with this versatile product, now available factory cut or field cut for ultimate flexibility.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or trying faux neon for the first time, FlexiBRITE G2 makes cutting and wiring faster, easier, and more fun than ever, even out in the field. Test your skills, compete with your peers, and see who can turn a design into a glowing masterpiece the quickest!
Principal Industries Presents: Whose Sign Is It Anyway?
Time: 1:30-2:30 PM
Grand Prize Team Prize Wins $400!
2nd Place Prize: $100
We'll also have tons of other prizes and swag available to win!
Put on your trivia hat and get ready for the ultimate game show experience! Whose Sign Is It Anyway? brings the fun, excitement, and competition of classic audience-participation games straight to the sign industry. Test your knowledge, challenge your colleagues, and see if you can identify some of the most iconic and creative signs from across the country.
Audience members will have the chance to participate, win prizes, and support the Sign Research Foundation. Expect laughs, surprises, and a few “What the Flux is a Lumen?” moments along the way! Whether you’re a sign professional or just love a good challenge, this is your chance to play, learn, and celebrate the artistry of signage.
Stick With Confidence: LORD® Adhesives
Time: 10:30-11:30 AM
First Place Prize: $200
Second Place Prize: $100
Join us for an interactive session focused on the fundamentals of structural adhesives, featuring a hands-on clinic and a friendly competition!
This session will include:
Clarke Systems Presents: Sign Masters – ADA Edition
Time: 11:45 AM-12:45 PM
First Place Prize: $200
Second Place Prize: $100
The ADA Installation Challenge (brought to you by Clarke Systems) is a fast-paced, interactive competition designed to test the speed, accuracy, and problem-solving skills during a one-hour event.
Teams compete against the clock to complete a simulated ADA sign installation. Each team receives a competition tool kit and must complete the installation using four of the six tools provided, adding a strategic element to the task. The audience will engage with trivia questions from Clarke Systems President Charlie Kelly, along with ADA-related educational moments, for a chance to win prizes supported by Clarke Systems.
Matthews Paint Technical Showdown
Time: 1-2 PM
Winner Receives: $150
Step into the spotlight and test your paint knowledge in the Matthews Paint Technical Showdown for a chance to win $150. This fast-paced, interactive competition challenges contestants with real-world technical questions about Matthews Paint systems, application techniques, surface preparation, spray equipment, troubleshooting, and best practices used every day in the sign industry.
Participants will compete through a series of questions where speed and accuracy matter, while the audience can play along and learn valuable tips from Matthews Paint experts. Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting, this high-energy competition is a fun way to sharpen your knowledge.
Principal Industries Presents: RGBW Wiring Challenge: Can You Wire It?
Time: 2:30-3:30 PM
First Place Prize: $200
Second Place Prize: $100
Think you can handle a sign’s electrical magic? Step up and demystify RGBW lighting in this hands-on contest. Contestants will tackle the wiring behind the cosmic rainbow of colors that RGBW delivers, learning tips and tricks to make connections clean, efficient, and accurate.
Test your skills, compete with your peers, and see who can bring the most dazzling RGBW sign to life!
Principal Industries Presents: Layout Challenge: Easy Like Sunday Morning
Time: 11 AM-12 PM
First Place Prize: $200
Second Place Prize: $100
Put your design skills to the test! Contestants will take a concept from idea to reality, laying out and wiring a sign with precision and creativity. This hands-on challenge highlights the importance of planning, alignment, and execution, proving that a smooth layout makes all the difference.
Show your expertise, compete with your peers, and demonstrate that when it comes to a sign layout, you make it look easy!
Trimcap Speed & Precision Challenge. Presented by Palram & Jewelite by VIDON
Time: 2:15pm – 3:15pm
First Place Prize: $200
Second Place Prize: $100
Put your skills to the test in our Jewelite PRO PSA and Palram Installation Challenge! Competitors will race against the clock to properly apply Jewelite PRO PSA trim cap around a polycarbonate panel, focusing on speed, precision, and overall finish quality. This hands-on contest highlights the speed and ease of installing the PSA trim cap. Judges will be looking for clean corners, smooth adhesion, and a professional final look. Whether you're a seasoned fabricator or new to the process, this is your chance to show off your craftsmanship and prove just how efficient and user-friendly Jewelite PRO PSA can be.
