Where Industry Tradition Meets Modern Innovation
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.
Explore the Exhibit Hall, featuring cutting-edge equipment, hands-on demonstrations, and the newest innovations in trenchless technology. Attendees can network with industry leaders, contractors, and HDD professionals while learning from workshops and live competitions. Whether you’re here to cheer on crews, discover the latest HDD solutions, or connect with the trenchless industry, HDD Rodeo 2026 is the must-attend event for the horizontal directional drilling community.
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The legend Returns
The HDD Rodeo was born in December 1998, when Benjamin Media created a first-of-its-kind event to celebrate a technology that was revolutionizing underground construction. For more than two decades, the HDD Rodeo attracted big crowds, major exhibitors, and fierce competition from drilling crews around the globe.
“The HDD Rodeo is more than competition—it’s where the industry sets its standards for excellence.”
After a period of absence, the HDD Rodeo roared back to life in 2024 with explosive energy. The response was overwhelming. Ten of the best directional drillers competed for prizes worth over $260,000 in cash and equipment—all donated by industry leaders committed to advancing the craft.
The HDD Rodeo isn’t just returning. It’s reimagining what the industry needs and what the community craves: real competition, authentic connection, and celebration of the precision, skill, and innovation that define modern drilling.
Event Highlights
Live Competition
Watch elite drilling crews compete on line, grade, and speed. A 230-ft bore tests precision, skill, and innovation in real time.
Expert Sessions
Technical presentations, best practices, and industry trends from leading engineers and innovators shaping the future of HDD.
Networking Events
Dedicated opportunities to connect with peers, suppliers, and decision-makers in a professional setting designed for real business conversations.
Equipment Showcase
30+ industry leaders displaying the latest drilling solutions, tools, and technology. See innovations that are redefining the industry.
In The Press
August 22, 2024
The HDD Rodeo Is Back and Better Than Ever!
Trenchless Technology Magazine
For the first time in more than 20 years, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) will crown a new champion at the HDD Rodeo.
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September 30, 2024
HDD Rodeo 2024
Universal HDD
From September 25-27, 2024, Universal HDD participated in the much-anticipated HDD Rodeo, one of the premier events in the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry.
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2024
Tru-Tek & DCI at the HDD Rodeo
Digital Control
The HDD Rodeo is a live horizontal directional drilling competition that tests drill crews’ skill, accuracy, and speed.
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Ready to Be Part of the Legend?
Join the industry’s most anticipated event. Exhibit your innovations, connect with decision-makers, and help shape the future of horizontal directional drilling.