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Valley District Skilled Trades Competition 8/10/26-8/13/26

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM (EDT) to Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM (EDT)

Event Details

Local students (your future workforce!) will showcase their abilities during a series of Skilled Trade Competitions August 10-13 at the Rockingham County Fair.

Competitions will take place in the following categories: 

  • Carpentry - Monday, August 10
  • Electrical - Tuesday, August 11
  • HVAC - Wednesday, August 12
  • Masonry - Thursday, August 13

How you can help:

  • Volunteer - For each competition, there are materials to set up prior to the start and after it concludes. By donating just two hours of your time, you can make a tremendous impact. Sign up for a volunteer slot here.
  • Donate - These supplies make the competitions possible. If your company would like to make monetary OR material donations, please email Kirk Adams with Riddleberger Brothers.
  • Attend - These students are talented and passionate; make plans to attend the fair and stop by to watch one or more of the competitions take place. You'll be impressed and inspired by what you see! This is a great opportunity to get to know these students who are excited to begin a career in our industry.

For More Information:

Bobby Walker, III
Bobby Walker, III
Member Services Manager Associated General Contractors of Virginia (804)364-5504 x230