Saturday we will be able to be part of a one-time experience for this area – the 2018 Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo — and Mayor Jones says you should make sure to be there at 7:30 a.m. for the opening ceremony. To reach the rodeo, turn onto South Franklin Street from Rogers Road and go to the end of the road.
Hundreds of electric lineworkers from public power utilities across the United States will be on the field with a forest of poles to compete in timed contests to showcase their skills and knowledge in the craft of line work.
Teams of lineworkers will climb poles, build overhead construction, pull up wire and hang transformers – all within a set time limit. Events will be judged on safety, work practices, neatness, ability, equipment handling and speed.
The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with the American Public Power Association, ElectriCities of NC and the North Carolina Association of Municipal Electric Systems to host the rodeo as part of the power association’s convention in Raleigh.
Free and open to the public, the event will also feature the PowerSecure Fun Zone for kids and a variety of food trucks. Food trucks scheduled to be on site include Baguettaboutit, Baton Rouge Cuisine, Cousins Maine Lobster, Daddy Bob’s Barbeque, JAM Soft Serve Ice Cream & Shaved Ice, Jay’s Italian Ice, Kono Pizza, Mama Voula’s, Mr. Mongolian, Spanglish, Will and Pop’s and more!
Open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the PowerSecure Fun Zone will include a variety of interactive games and activities for children including an inflatable slide, face painting, corn pit, photo booth, pole climbing, rope toss, coloring station and more.
The Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo is the nation’s foremost showcase of public power lineworker skill and knowledge. For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search Lineworkers Rodeo.
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