Parks and Recreation

See linemen from around the Northwest test their skills in competition at the Andrew York Lineman Rodeo. There will be team and apprentice lineman categories, plus activities for the whole family on the beautifully landscaped grounds of Chelan County PUD's Walla Walla Point Park.

Dedicated to increasing opportunities for public education and awareness about the tragedies caused by impaired driving and the dangers of not wearing seat belts.

All proceeds go to the Andrew York Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Walla Walla Point Park, downtown Wenatchee in Chelan County, Washington.

The welcoming ceremony for the rodeo will begin at 8 a.m. with the competition starting at 8:30 a.m.

• Spectator Pole Climb
• 2008 IBEW Local 77 Picnic
• Kids "Be A Lineman" Photo Opportunity
• City of Wenatchee Fire Department
• Washington State Patrol DUI Vehicle
• Chelan County Sheriff's Office Special Operations Equipment
• Chelan/Douglas Traffic Safety and the Traffic Safety Robot

• IBEW Local 77
• Chelan County PUD
• Okanogan County PUD
• Douglas County PUD

How did the Andrew York Lineman Rodeo come about?

On July 25, 2000, Andrew York was struck by a drunk driver while working in Sunnyslope as a Lineman for Chelan County PUD.

The Andrew York Memorial Benefit is dedicated to increasing public education about the tragedies caused by impaired driving. The goal is to raise public awareness about the senseless deaths and injuries caused by impaired driving and to remind drivers to utilize safe driving practices, such as wearing seatbelts.

To honor Andrew’s memory, employees of Chelan County PUD have established the "Andrew York Memorial Scholarship Fund". The scholarship supports high school seniors who have been active in the community, specifically in drug and alcohol prevention. The scholarship is administered through the Community Foundation of North Central Washington.