2026 Gaff-n-Go Rodeo

The GAFF-n-GO RODEO attracts the best lineworkers from all over the country to compete in traditional lineworker tasks. Journeyman teams and individual Apprentices from Cooperatives, Investor-Owned Utilities, Municipals, and Contractors will compete in a challenging environment demonstrating the skills required in their everyday work. Stay ahead of the pack, maintain your physical skills, and keep abreast of the latest technology.

Last year, the 21st Annual Gaff-n-Go Rodeo was one for the record books. The event drew 122 apprentices, 30 three-person teams of equipment operators, 55 three person teams of journeymen, nine drone operators and 128 judges. That’s more than 350 linemen competing. A total of 12 states were represented throughout the competition: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia.

Show the world a snapshot of what today’s lineworker is all about! Join us in the heart of Virginia to meet and compete with some of the industry’s best. Bring the family and enjoy an action-packed weekend. Join us at the 22nd ANNUAL GAFF-n-GO RODEO AND EXPO!

• Event Information
• Register to Compete
• Register to Judge/Volunteer

• Gaff-n-Grill
• Register a Grilling Team
• Rules & Information

• Awards Banquet
• Purchase Tickets
• Banquet Location

• Sign-up to Exhibit
• Exhibit Map
• Inside & Outside Exhibition Space