Lineman's Rodeo Week is full of activities for linemen and their families. From the safety conference and trade show at the Overland Park Convention Center to the competition on the Agricultural Hall of Fame grounds, the event is designed to promote safety, fun and camaraderie. Here is the schedule for the 2018 International Lineman's Expo and Rodeo.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
International Lineman’s Rodeo Safety & Training Conference
Overland Park Convention Center
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Master and Chief Judges set up rodeo grounds
Thursday, October 11, 2018
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
International Lineman’s Rodeo Safety & Training Conference
Overland Park Convention Center
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
International Lineman Rodeo Expo Booths Open
Overland Park Convention Center
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Master/Chief Judge’s Meeting Overland Park Sheraton
Friday, October 12, 2018
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
International Lineman Rodeo Expo Booths Open
Overland Park Convention Center
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Contestant’s Registration
Overland Park Convention Center
Team members and apprentices must pick up rodeo packets and sign releases
All three team members must pick up their packet together.
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Judges meetings (Master, Chief, Event Judges and assistants only).
Overland Park Sheraton
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Judge’s Information & Registration
Overland Park Convention Center
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Apprentice testing at OPCC
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Contestant’s Registration Open for Late Arrivals
Overland Park Convention Center
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Barbecue and Trade Night
Overland Park Convention Center
BBQ will be served 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 13, 2018
7:00 am
Opening ceremony and instructions to participants
Rodeo Grounds – Ag Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs, KS
7:30 am
Rodeo competition begins
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Awards Banquet
Dinner served
Overland Park Convention Center
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Awards Presentation
