2026 S.C. Lineman’s Rodeo

Schedule of Events

Thursday – March 19, 2026

2 p.m.                                              Judges Training Session                             TBD

 

Friday - March 20, 2026

7 a.m.                                               Vendor Check-in Begins                           Vendor Check-in Tent

8:30 a.m.                                        Competitor Check-in begins                     Competitor Check-in Tent

9 a.m.                                              Vendor Expo Begins

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.                Lunch                                                                          

1:30 p.m.                                        Competitor Check-in ends                        Competitor Check-in Tent

2:30 p.m.                                        Volunteer Meeting                                     TBD

2:30 p.m.                                        Competitor Q&A Sessions                        Rodeo Site

5 p.m.                                              Vendor Expo Ends                       

Saturday – March 21, 2026

8 a.m. – Welcome

 Van O'Cain – The Electric Cooperatives of S.C.

Opening Remarks

Rob Ardis – Santee Electric Cooperative

Sponsorship Recognition

Micah Thompson – The Electric Cooperatives of S.C.

Flag Raising Ceremony

National Anthem

Emory West – Horry Electric Cooperative

Invocation

Todd Carter – Black River Electric Cooperative

8:30 a.m.

Competition begins

Kid Zone Opens

Vendor Expo Opens

Lineman Museum Opens - International Lineman Museum

10:15 a.m. & 1:15 p.m.

Berkeley Electric Cooperative Live-line Demo

An awards ceremony will commence upon conclusion of the competitor events