Lineworker Rodeo Set for This Weekend — And You’re Invited!
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) lineworkers perform critical, often dangerous work behind the scenes—ensuring the power stays on when we need it most.
This weekend, along with lineworkers from up and down the East Coast, REC’s crews will step into the spotlight at the annual Gaff-n-Go Rodeo. The competition demonstrates REC’s commitment to safety and reliability, and it gives crews an opportunity to compete and build their skills.
Gaff-n-Go is free and open to the public, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Hunter Jost, an Apprentice Lineman, said those attending will see crews doing work they couldn’t imagine.
“You’ve got people climbing poles wicked fast,” he said. “It’s mind-blowing.”
Austin Lambert, also an Apprentice Lineman, added: “It can be kind of an eye-opener to come in and see our world, why work happens the way it does, when outages come, why it can take a little while to get power back on,” he said. “It kind of just shows people what we do on a daily basis.”
Apprentice Lineman Zach Carlisle said it’s a great chance for the community to come together to celebrate something critical to everyone.
“Come and check out what it takes to keep your lights on,” he said.
- What: Gaff-n-Go Rodeo
- Where: Meadow Event Park in Doswell
- When: Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17
- Learn more and plan your visit: gaff-n-go.com
Serving nearly 182,000 connections across 22 Virginia counties, REC is a pillar in its communities, with over 18,000 miles of power lines extending from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay. For more information on REC’s initiatives, visit www.myrec.coop and follow REC on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.