Excavator Rodeo

The Excavator Rodeo is an equipment skills test/competition using mini excavators to demonstrate your proficiency in using the machine safely.

Prizes:

Prizes are as follows: 

  • 1st Place – $250
  • 2nd Place – $125
  • 3rd Place – $75

2025 Excavator Rodeo Winners

  • 1st place:  Zach Borzekotski – Capitol City Electric
  • 2nd place:  Cody Kite – Bauer Infrastructure LLC
  • 3rd place:  Pedro DeLeon – Castle Hill Construction LLC

2024 Excavator Rodeo Winners

  • 1st place – Carol Snider, Black Hills
  • 2nd place – Gabriel Aguirre, J and R Mechanical
  • 3rd place – Mike Dupuis, K2 Construction
  • 4th place – Justin Tatum, Nextlink
  • 5th place – Taylor Arizola, S&L Trenching
  • 6th place – Gabe Herschberger, Lincoln Water

Locate Rodeo

The Locate Rodeo is an equipment skills test/competition using your locator to find buried lines accurately and efficiently.

2025 Locate Rodeo Winners

  • 1st place: Justin Tatum – Nextlink
  • 2nd place: Nathan Main – Nextlink
  • 3rd place: Taylor Nissen – City of Lincoln

General questions

For general questions contact Jill Geyer [email protected]

Exhibitor/Sponsor Inquiries

For exhibitor/sponsor inquiries, please contact Travis Beran [email protected]