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Horizontal Directional Drilling Competition & Exhibition 2026

Organized by Water & Wastewater Finance Management (WaterFM)

The ultimate arena for elite HDD crews, the HDD Rodeo 2026 brings together the best in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) for a high-energy competition like no other.

Visit official site(rodeo.trenchlesstechnology.com)

Dates: Dec 2-4, 2026
Location: Perry, GA
Deadline: -
Attendees: 2,000
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About this conference

The ultimate arena for elite HDD crews, the HDD Rodeo 2026 brings together the best in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) for a high-energy competition like no other. From December 2-4, 2026, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, GA, elite HDD crews will face precision challenges that showcase skill, teamwork, and the latest drilling technology. Alongside the competition, attendees can explore Indoor & Outdoor Exhibits featuring cutting-edge equipment, hands-on education sessions, and unmatched networking in the trenchless technology space. It is a unique event where HDD contractors showcase their skills, competing for bragging rights and exciting prize packages, and where industry leaders, contractors, and HDD professionals connect and learn from workshops and live competitions.

Sponsorship options

A wide range of sponsorship opportunities are available including Main Event (Longhorn $20,000, Stampede $15,000), Drill Crew Registrant Sponsor ($5,000), Howdy / Registration Sponsor ($3,000), Equipment Field Sponsor ($2,500), Noteworthy Sponsor ($2,500), Workforce Development / Student Sponsor ($2,500), Safety Sponsor ($1,500), Event/Awards Stage Sponsor ($2,500), Opening Night Reception Sponsor ($2,500), BBQ Night Drink Ticket Sponsor ($4,000), BBQ Sponsor ($3,000), Outdoor Coffee Lounge Sponsor ($3,500), H2O Sponsor ($2,000). Sponsorships may include booth space (10'x20' or 20'x30'), advertisements in the on-site program, company logo recognition, social media promotion, attendee lists, and opportunities to include items in swag bags. Additionally, exhibition spaces are available.