Northeastern REMC linemen will compete at the second annual Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo Aug. 24-25 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. This two-day event brings the best lineman from around the state to complete in events based on traditional electric lineworker skills.

The rodeo includes competitive events for apprentices, journeyman lineworkers, and teams of three to showcase the skills and safety training they’ve learned and still practice in their everyday work. Lineworkers will be tested on skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware, recognizing and rewarding excellence in safety, skill, and knowledge. 

The following linemen are representing NREMC at the rodeo:
Aaron Wilcoxson
Adam Hartman
Bryce Roy
Ethan DeWitt
Jerry Garcia
Trevor Fries 

A total of 28 teams and 102 individuals from 24 Indiana electric cooperatives will compete in this year’s event.

The rodeo begins Thursday, Aug. 24, with opening ceremonies at 8 a.m. and the individual and team events from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event continues Friday with a Lineman Memorial at 8 a.m. and team events running from 8:30 a.m. to noon. On Aug. 24, the event will include a kids’ zone with activities, face painting, and a shaved ice truck from noon to 4 p.m. 

Attendance at the event is free and open to the public. Entrance to the event will be located at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds Gate 5 off N. County Road 200 E.