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Welcome To The 32nd Annual Lineman’s Rodeo!
Author: Tab Dixon

Welcome to the 32nd Annual Lineman’s Rodeo!

Tab Dixon

Friday, July 18 & Saturday, July 19

We will kick off Friday, July 18th, night events at 5:00 with food trucks, beer garden and socializing. We will then have our Lantern Ceremony, honoring Linemen who have passed, at 7:30 Friday night. Saturday morning, July 19th, we will kick off the competition at 8:30 am.

Friday, July 18

Continue to Set Up - AM to Early Afternoon

5:00 PM: Food Truck Dinner & Socialization

4:30-6:30 PM: Rodeo Registration / Packet Pick-up & Shirt Sales

6:00 PM: Judges Meeting (will be paused for Lantern Ceremony if necessary)

7:30 PM: Honoring Lineworkers Lantern Ceremony

8:00 PM: Music & Karaoke w/ Jimmy Louder

Saturday, July 19

6:30-7:30 AM: Last Chance to Register for Rodeo

7:45 AM: Opening Ceremony

8:00-8:25 AM: Final Judges Meeting (if necessary)

8:30 AM: Rodeo Competition Begins

9:00 AM-2:00 PM: Ladies Pole Climb

10:00 AM: Pro & Novice Backhoe Rodeo

10:00 AM: Children's Events Begin

10:00 AM-2:00 PM: 32nd Annual Rodeo Shirt Sales & Raffle Tickets on Sale

3:30 PM: Score Confirmation (will be delayed if competition is not complete)

4:00 PM: IBEW Local 44 Service Pin Presentation

4:30 PM: Banquet Dinner-Held at the Roping Arena

4:30-6:00 PM: Silent Auction

5:30 PM: Awards Ceremony

6:30 PM: Montana Lineman's Rodeo Live Auction

7:15 PM: Raffle Prizes Drawn

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM: Live Music with the Wayne Brothers Band

We can't wait to see you there!