Saturday at Cuestock 2026

CUESTOCK 2026: SOME CUES ARE MADE TO BE TREASURED. ONE WAS DESTINED FOR THE FIRE!
You know it’s not your average Saturday when some of the world’s finest cue makers gather around a bonfire to watch a custom cue go up in flames!
But I’m getting ahead of myself. There’s a whole story to tell before we get to the fire!
Saturday at Cuestock 2026 was one for the books!
We kicked things off with breakfast, followed by a full day of seminars, incredible cue collections, and conversations with some of the most respected names in the industry.

And when I say respected, I’m talking about the WHO’S WHO of custom cue making and collecting!
These are the artists, craftsmen, collectors, and visionaries who have spent decades turning ordinary pieces of wood into extraordinary works of art.
The stories were fascinating. The craftsmanship was mind-blowing. And the knowledge being shared? You simply can’t put a price on it.

Of course, you can’t spend an entire day talking about cues without feeding the crew!
Hartz Fried Chicken for lunch. Manuel’s Mexican Buffet for dinner. And somewhere between the chicken, the Mexican food, and the cue talk, I’m pretty sure a few belts needed adjusting!
But the evening had one more surprise waiting for us.

THE BONFIRE.
And this wasn’t just any bonfire.
Some of the industry’s top cue makers had selected a flawed cue to be sacrificed to the flames, all in the spirit of raising money for the prestigious International Cue Collectors Show 2027 (ICCS).
Think about that for a moment.
An industry built around creating beautiful cues gathered to watch one BURN!
Only at Cuestock!!!
What might seem crazy to an outsider was actually a memorable way of bringing this community together for a cause that helps celebrate and preserve the art of custom cue making.

The evening also featured the ICCS 2027 auction (how the money is raised for the burn), adding another chapter to an already unforgettable weekend.
And that’s what I love about gatherings like this.
It’s not just about the cues.
It’s about the people behind them.
The friendships.
The stories.
The laughter.
The knowledge being passed from one generation to the next.
And occasionally …
setting a cue on fire!!!

NOW, LET’S HAVE SOME FUN WITH THESE PHOTOS!
Take a good look through this collection. There are some legendary faces, incredible craftsmen, and unforgettable moments captured throughout the day.
Who do you recognize? Tag them in the comments!
Which cue or collection impressed you the most?
And here’s one for the cue makers and collectors…
Could YOU stand there and watch one of your cues go up in flames, even for a good cause?
I’d love to hear your thoughts!

NEXT STOP: ICCS 2027 — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA!
Interested in attending? Contact Jason McCracken for guest availability and room booking links.
Until then, enjoy this photographic journey through Saturday at Cuestock 2026.
Because some events you attend. Others become stories you’ll be telling for years.

Photos by: Fernando Lopez Jr.
Crossroad Cues Media
Fernando Lopez Jr Photography

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