FAST Fiberglass Mold Graveyard
This unique outdoor yard is filled with giant molds used to cast fiberglass statues for roadside attractions across America. Visitors can wander among oversized fish, retro figures, and monstrous creatures in various states of assembly. It is a surreal, behind-the-scenes look at how the country's iconic giants are born.
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Daily during daylight hours
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Parking
- Free parking lot on site
- Access
- Unpaved grass and gravel terrain may pose challenges for wheelchair users
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Located in Sparta, Wisconsin, the FAST Fiberglass Mold Graveyard is a whimsical resting place for the molds used to create some of America's most iconic roadside attractions. Since its founding in 1983, the company, formally known as Fiberglass Art Sales and Transport, has produced giant fiberglass statues, leaving behind an accidental outdoor museum of colossal molds in its fields.
Visitors can wander among towering, hollow shells of giant fish, oversized ice cream cones, massive animals, and quirky retro characters. These skeletal remains of pop-art history offer a surreal, behind-the-scenes look at how roadside giants are cast. It is a premier destination for photographers and lovers of Americana who appreciate the strange beauty of unfinished creations.
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roadside attractionVisitor Tips
- ◆ Check in at the main office during business hours if you plan to walk around, as this is an active production facility.
- ◆ Bring a camera with a wide-angle lens to capture the bizarre juxtapositions and massive scale of the molds.
- ◆ Combine your visit with other local Sparta attractions, such as the town's famous historic bicycle trails.
- ◆ Be respectful of the property and do not climb on, touch, or attempt to enter the fragile fiberglass structures.
Heads Up
- ◆ The ground in the yard can be uneven, muddy, and overgrown with weeds, so sturdy close-toed shoes are highly recommended.
- ◆ Be alert for active workers, moving machinery, and forklifts operating around the facility.
- ◆ Watch out for sharp fiberglass edges and standing water collected inside the hollow molds, which can attract mosquitoes in the summer.
Common questions
Can you walk around the FAST fiberglass mold graveyard?
Yes, visitors are allowed to walk through the outdoor field of molds during regular weekday business hours, but you must sign in at the front office first. Because it is an active manufacturing site, visitors must watch for machinery and stay out of restricted work areas.
Are the fiberglass molds at FAST Corporation for sale?
No, the molds stored in the yard are not for sale because they are proprietary templates used for manufacturing. However, the company does accept commercial commissions to create new fiberglass sculptures.
Is the FAST fiberglass graveyard open on weekends?
The business is closed on weekends, meaning the office is shut and you cannot officially sign in to walk the grounds. While some of the massive molds are visible from the road, entering the property on weekends is technically trespassing.