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Registration will open fall 2026

Celebrating Public Power's Lineworkers

The ultimate venue for public power lineworkers to demonstrate their skill and knowledge while competing for professional recognition.

Location

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Date

April 9 - 10, 2027

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Reasons to Attend

The Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo is the foremost showcase of public power lineworker skill and knowledge – and a unique opportunity for lineworkers to connect with and learn from their nationwide community.

Lineworkers Rodeo winners posing with their trophies

Compete with the best in public power while learning and practicing safe work practices.

Discover new products and services at the sponsor showcase and share best practices with peers from other public power utilities.

Participate in hands-on training to expand your knowledge and expertise.

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Bring your family and friends to share the experience and highlight your skills and abilities.

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The rodeo has strengthened my confidence, expanded my knowledge, and provided valuable learning opportunities from linemen and utilities across the industry. It promotes teamwork, safety, and skills that carry over to everyday field work.

Garrett Accomando

Apprentice Line Tech 2

Orlando Utilities Commission
The Rodeo provides opportunities for professional growth and networking, in addition to emphasizing teamwork, safety awareness, and innovation. Lineworkers can showcase their technical expertise, learn best practices, and engage in friendly competition.

Shawn Blomgren

Manager, Technical Education

Tennessee Valley Public Power Association
By challenging our teams to prioritize safety and learn from the best in the industry, the Rodeo serves as an investment in our community. The event brings utilities together to share knowledge and strengthen the bonds that keep public power resilient.

Tony Cannon

General Manager/CEO

Greenville Utilities Commission, North Carolina

Utility Size-Based Competition Categories

In addition to the overall apprentice and journeyman winners, APPA in 2026 introduced new competition categories for small (under 30,000 customers), medium (between 30,000 and 99,999 customers), and large utilities (100,000+ customers), with an award for the highest-placed apprentice and journeyman team from each category.

These new categories are designed to:

Provide additional opportunities for small and medium-sized utilities to showcase their skills and teamwork.
Encourage wider participation from across the public power community.
Create a fairer competitive environment by grouping utilities with similar resources and scale.

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Lineworkers receiving their competition t-shirts

Members Get More

Access tools, programs, and resources to help improve your organization’s performance, and enjoy discounts on registration fees to this and other networking events throughout the year.

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