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And that’s a wrap on another great Gaff-n-Go Lineworker’s Rodeo. Despite the rain, we made it another successful weekend. Congratulations to all our competitors and thank you to all of our exhibitors, sponsors and families who came to support our lineworkers. We could not do it without all of you. Until next year …

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SATURDAY EVENTS

Brian Mosier, President & CEO of the Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, kicks off Saturday’s Gaff-n-Go Lineworker Rodeo events.

BARC Electric Cooperative lineman Will Reid sings the National Anthem during the opening ceremony that kicking off Saturday’s competition.

Mecklenberg Electric Cooperative's CEO John Lee, Jr. delivers comments during the opening ceremonies of Saturday's events.

Dominion Energy linemen bow their heads respectfully during the morning invocation by Pastor Randy Holloway.

The BARC team is pumped and ready to roll at the rodeo.

Mike Layton of Delaware Electric Cooperative hauls materials during the competition.

Looks like someone is hitching a ride on Jesse Spampinato of Delaware Electric Cooperative.

The team from Prince George Electric Cooperative gathers before the rodeo action commences.

It's a ruff life - REC member Emma with Australian Shepherds Max and Odin.

The only female competitor at this year's Gaff-n-Go Lineworker’s Rodeo, Gena Boarman with Northern Neck Electric Cooperative, completes the hurt-man rescue event.

Silhouette - Lineworkers doing what they do

Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative lineman competes.

Dominion Energy lineworkers compete during Saturday’s events.

Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative competitor takes a moment to get briefed by a rodeo judge.

Patrick Chaplin and Shay McMullen of BARC Electric tug on the ropes.

CJ Meyers, boyfriend of Grace Malcom, DEC’s Data Analyst, is cheering on Team DEC with daughter Charlie.

NOVEC lineworkers prepare to compete.

Bennet the NOVEC dog

Delegate Reid of Loudoun County visits with John Lee, President & CEO of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative, at the Gaff-n-Go Lineworker’s Rodeo.

Delegate Reid of Loudoun County visits with MEC’s Clint Card at the Gaff-n-Go Lineworker’s Rodeo.

The Berkeley Electric Cooperative team of Robbie Harrelson, Kevin Rhode and Kevin McHoney.

A Leg Up on the Competition - Lineworkers use electrical tape in a variety of different ways.

The team from Mecklenberg Electric Cooperative getting it done.

Delaware Electric Co-op lineworkers doing their thing.

Travis Burnett of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative readies himself for the hurtman recsue.

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FRIDAY EVENTS

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BARC Electric Cooperative lineman Will Reid sang the National Anthem during the opening ceremony. Reid was featured on the cover of the March issue of Cooperative Living for his budding country music career.

During the opening ceremony, Delegate Lamont Bagby presents the Governor’s Proclamation of Utility Lineworker Day in Virginia to Brian Mosier, President & CEO of VMDAEC.

C.T. Bryant, a retired Central Virginia Electric Cooperative manager who plays a lead role in organizing the annual Gaff-n-Go event, takes a moment to vote in the Cooperative Living Youth Art Contest.

Casey Logan, President & CEO of Prince George Electric Cooperative, greets everyone as he cruises through the Gaff-n-Go Lineworker’s Rodeo on the PGEC icecream bike offering up sweet treats.

Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative compete during the Equipment Operator’s Rodeo competition at the 2022 Gaff-n-Go Lineworker’s Rodeo.

NC811 brought the Mini Excavator Fun Dig for the kids to have the opportunity to run some big equipment.

This SMECO lineworker’s face is a map of concentration during the Equipment Operator’s Rodeo competition at the 2022 Gaff-n-Go Lineworker’s Rodeo.

Jasmine Forward watches along with her young daughter as her husband, REC lineworker Tony Forward, competes in the Equipment Operator’s Rodeo.

SMECO lineworker competes in the Equipment Operator’s Rodeo competition at the 2022 Gaff-n-Go Lineworker’s Rodeo.

Raegan Smith of South Carolina, whose father represents Horry Electric Cooperative in the rodeo, is all smiles in a bucket truck.

Competitors and their families watch as teams compete in today's rodeo.

Dominion Energy competes during the Equipment Operator's Rodeo

Dominion Energy gets ready to compete in the Equipment Operator's Rodeo

Jaxson Lundberg, 2, of East Hartford, Connecticut, is ready to tear down the track in the 811.com racecar.

Mecklenburg Electic Co-op team members huddle for a pre-meeting before a rodeo event.

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GAFF-N-GRILL

The Northern Neck Electric Cooperative grill

Jenny Toomey, who works for the Agribusiness Council, served as Gaff-n-Grill judge.

The all-female grilling team from Prince George Electric Cooperative of Erin Trant, Christy Davis and Cathy O'Donnell took third in all four categories.

Eric Paulson, REC director of Region VIII, served as Gaff-n-Grill judge.

The Blowin' Smoke Gaff-n-Grill Team from Rappahannock Electric Co-op took three first and best overall. Congrats to Doug Miller, Steve Mason and David Annalora.

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