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Ready for the 2023 Gaff-n-Go Rodeo?

May 19-20, 2023 – Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA

The GAFF-n-GO LINEWORKER’S RODEO will provide you the opportunity to compete in a challenging environment demonstrating the skills that are required in your everyday work. Stay ahead of the pack, maintain your physical skills, and keep abreast of the latest technology. Show the world a snapshot of what today’s lineworker is all about!

Join us in the heart of central Virginia to meet and compete with the “best of the best.” Bring the family and enjoy an action-packed weekend. Join us at the ANNUAL GAFF-n-GO LINEWORKER’S RODEO AND EXPO!

The GAFF-n-GO LINEWORKER’S RODEO attracts the best lineworkers from the east coast to compete in traditional lineworker tasks. A maximum of 60 Journeyman teams and individual Apprentices from Cooperatives, Investor-Owned Utilities, Municipals and Contractors will fill out the competition.

2022 EVENT REVIEW

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2022 GAFF-N-GO LINEWORKER’S SCORES

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LINEWORKERS T-SHIRT CONTEST WINNER

PRINCE GEORGE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Media Gallery - AWARDS BANQUET

AWARDS BANQUET

Media Gallery - SATURDAY EVENTS

SATURDAY EVENTS

Media Gallery - FRIDAY EVENTS

FRIDAY EVENTS

: 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.

: 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.

: 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.

: 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.

: 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.