Wednesday May 13, 2026
Roland E. Powell Convention Center- Ocean City, MD
Check-in is from 7:00 – 8:00 am, and the event will start at 8:00 am.
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Representatives from Public Works Departments across the Mid-Atlantic states will compete on the street sweeper, refuse truck, snow plow, bucket truck, mini excavator, backhoe and front end loader. Show off your skills while engaging in a friendly competition with fellow equipment operators.
There will also be new equipment on display, lunch, the opening of the indoor exhibit hall and a ROADEO Award Ceremony.
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The ROADEO and Touch a Truck are free to the public. Find out more about how children and students can attend to see public works careers in action.
Elementary and Preschools
We are offering a reduced registration to attend the full conference to all ROADEO participants ($300 for members and non-members).
Registration deadline: April 30, 2026
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  • Required Documents: Signed ROADEO Release form per participant; valid Class B CDL license MUST be presented at check-in.
  • Health and Safety:  Bucket Truck participants are required to supply their own full body harness, meeting electrical standards.
  • Lunch: Registration comes with one free lunch ticket. Additional lunch tickets can be purchased for $20.00 each and picked up at the ROADEO check-in table.
ROADEO registration will include:
  • One t-shirt with ROADEO logo – Select your shirt size during registration.
  • A single lunch ticket.
  • Free entry to the Wednesday (May 1) Exhibit Hall and Exhibit Hall Social
  • Reduced price registration to attend the full conference.
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Hotel Reservations

Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront SuitesLodging will be at the DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront. You must make hotel reservations by April 21 to receive the reduced group rate.
The APWA Mid-Atlantic Group Rate is $190.Click here to book your room at the Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites

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Cancellations must be received in writing by April 21, 2026. No refunds after April 21, 2026. Refunds will not be given for absent registered contestants. 
Volunteers: Interested in helping with the ROADEO event or serving as a judge? Contact (Jeff Wilkerson, jwilkerson@cityofmartinsburg.org).
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