Questions? 

Contact Sponsorship@PublicPower.org.

Event Information

Rodeo Dates
March 27 - 28, 2026 

Rodeo Location
John Hunt Park
2180 Airport Road, SW
Huntsville, AL 35801 

Hotel Reservations
View this page for information on making your hotel reservations at the APPA group rate. 

Rodeo Vendor Expo
The expo will take place at John Hunt Park event space at 2180 Airport Road, SW, Huntsville, Alabama. Twenty-four-hour security will be provided Wednesday, March 25 - Sunday, March 29. 

Wednesday, March 25

  • ​​​​​8 am to 5 pm - Setup for those with tents and/or trailers and trucks

Thursday, March 26

  • 7 am to 5 pm - Setup for those with tents and/or trailers and trucks

Friday, March 27 (Vendor Expo, Training Courses, Rodeo Registration, Pre-Rodeo Meetings, and Evening Celebration)

  • 7 am to 5 pm - Setup for those with tents only who can't set up on March 26 or March 27. Vehicles will not be allowed to set up on Friday.
  • 5 to 7 pm - Vendor Expo is open/Family Fun Celebration (for utility competitors and family)

Saturday, March 28 (Vendor Expo and Rodeo Competition)

  • No Vendor set-up allowed
  • 7:30 am to 3 pm - Rodeo Competition
  • 7:30 am to 3 pm - Vendor Expo is open
  • 3pm to 5pm - Vendor teardown

Sunday, March 29 (Expo Teardown)

  • 7am - 3pm - Vendor teardown
  • If you are unable to complete teardown by this time, please make prior arrangements by emailing Sponsorship@PublicPower.org

Items Provided 
We will provide you with a complimentary 10x10 (if you requested it) with a table and two chairs OR space for your own tent/trailer/truck. If you need to rent tents, tables, or chairs, please use this form - coming soon

Rodeo Grounds Contact Person 
The Huntsville Utilities staff will help you find your specific location in the expo area. If you need help finding your exhibit location during set-up, please contact the official onsite grounds person - coming soon

After-Hours Grounds Access Contact
Coming Soon - (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Complimentary Awards Banquet Tickets 
If you requested complimentary banquet tickets when you registered, the tickets will be provided to you at the Vendor Expo on Friday. 

Rodeo Grounds Map 
View the Rodeo grounds map. For vendors, please here for driving instructions and important locations. - coming soon

Pre-Rodeo Registrants List 
Please contact Sponsorship@PublicPower.org to receive a current list.  

Tips for Success
Review our tips for a successful experience.

Promote Your Participation on Social Media
Share these customizable social media graphics to promote your support of the Rodeo. - coming soon

Rodeo Shipping Contact 
HU STAFF PERSON
MOBILE NUMBER
OFFICE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS

Rodeo Shipping Address
PROPER SHIPPING ADDRESS

Shipping Available Hours
7 am - 2:30 pm

Dates Shipment Are Accepted 
Starting March 10. 

Dates Shipments Are Transferred From Warehouse to Rodeo Grounds
Starting Wednesday, March 26.

Returning Shipments After Rodeo
Return shipment arrangements need to be coordinated by the equipment owners. Return shipping instructions/labels and any bills of lading need to be included with the equipment/shipment.

Container Specifications
Shipping containers should not exceed 8’(W) x 10’(L) x 8’(H). Lifting points that are capable of safely supporting the suspended load are preferred for each container. Any containers that exceed this specification are subject to not being delivered to the rodeo grounds.

To-Dos (All Sponsors and Exhibitors)

Email Your Logo (Today)
Email your logo in these formats to Sponsorship@PublicPower.org. If your logo is registered, please send the version that contains the ®.

  • Full color, 1-color (black), and white (reversed) logos saved in the following file formats:
  • 300 dpi RGB JPEG
  • High-resolution (1200 dpi) .eps CMYK vector
  • High-resolution RGB transparent PNG

Registration 
You do not need to register your onsite staff for the competition. Just show up! 

Email Your Ad (By February 5) 
If you purchased space in the Rodeo program, please email your ad in hi-resolution PDF formats for both 1-color and 4-color CMYK to Sponsorship@PublicPower.org. Your ad must be either a full-page ad no bleed: 8" x 10.5" or a full page ad with bleed: 8.5" x 11" with ¼” bleed. 

Provide Your Company Information for the Mobile App Show Guide (March 1) 
Submit your company information for the mobile app sponsor guide.

Additional To-Dos for Signature Sponsors

By February 19 

  • Email your ads (one in each size) for the four-week retargeting campaign to Sponsorship@PublicPower.org: 
    • 300x250 (Medium Rectangle)
    • 160x600 (Wide Skyscraper)
    • 728x90 (Leaderboard)
       
  • Email your social media graphics for the pre- and post - event shares on APPA's channels to Sponsorship@PublicPower.org in these dimensions. You can include a one- or two-minute video or a static image: 
    • Twitter: 1600 x 900 pixels
    • Facebook: 1200 x 630 pixels
    • LinkedIn: 1200 x 1200 pixels
       
  • Email your mobile-friendly ad for the geofencing campaign in each of these sizes to Sponsorship@PublicPower.org: 
    • 300x50 pixels
    • 300x250 pixels
    • 320x50 pixels
    • 336x280 pixels
    • 320x480 pixels 

By March 1 

  • Email the name, title, email, and cell phone number of your representative who will be doing the live, one-minute welcome at the Rodeo Opening Ceremony and the Awards Banquet (Signature Sponsors only) to Sponsorship@PublicPower.org.
  • Email Sponsorship@PublicPower.org if you want to provide a gift for the top Journeyman team and Apprentice. This is an optional opportunity. Gifts will be presented to the winners at the Awards Banquet. The total number of gifts needed is five (Four for the Journeyman team and one for the Apprentice).