State Roadeo

August 8 - 9, 2026
Tacoma, WA

Welcome!

WSTA is pleased to continue the Annual State Roadeo for our members. This year's Roadeo will be hosted by Pierce Transit on August 8 - 9.  A big thank you to all those at Pierce Transit for graciously hosting this year's event. 

The Roadeo Steering Committee has been meeting since the beginning of the year to plan for this event. We encourage you to work with your Committee Representative to understand the details. However, if you do not have one, you are welcome to reach out to us at WSTA. 

Please read the website for all applicable information related to registration for the competition, your lodging options, bbq luncheon, and the State Roadeo Awards Banquet as some information may have changed.

Sincerely, 

Team WSTA & State Roadeo Steering Committee

Roadeo Judge Volunteers Needed

The Roadeo takes many volunteers, from our Host Agency to the Steering Committee; the event relies on people like you to help. If you have been a judge or are interested in judging on Sunday, August 9th, in the morning, please sign up.  Please review the Agenda for the event times you will need to be available on August 9th. 

Roadeo Photos 

Registration is now open for Maintenance Team and BOC, 35' and 40' Operator Competition. If cost is a challenge, please see the Scholarship information below. 
   
Registration Rate:
Operator Registration - $300
Maintenance Team - $750
Roadeo Banquet Ticket - $50

Roadeo Banquet Details - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

• Competition Registration ONLY will include Roadeo Banquet entry.
• If you are not a competitor you must buy a ticket separately.
• As a reminder, the Roadeo Banquet is NOT part of your Conference registration. 

Any tickets on or after August 8th must contact WSTA for availability. If available, the cost will be $75

**Active Committee Members who will be onsite preparing and staffing the Roadeo course, please reach out to WSTA Staff for a discount code.

Roadeo Guidelines

**The State Roadeo follows the rules and guidelines of the APTA International Roadeo. 

Operators Competition Site

Pierce Transit Training Center 
3720 96th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Shuttles will be limited on practice day.

Maintenance Competition Site

Pierce Transit Operational Base
3701 96th St. SW, Bldg 1, Lakewood, WA 98499

Shuttles will be limited on practice day.

Agenda At-A-Glance 

**PLEASE NOTE ** 
DRIVERS - We will be holding a Driver Information Meeting on Friday evening, August 7th. There will be no walk-through on Saturday. See below for meeting details. 
Driver Information Meeting:
August 7th | 7:00-8:00pm
Pierce Transit Training Center | 3720 96th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
* Rainier Conference Room

Hotel Address:

WA State Conference 
August 10 - 13, 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
1538 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402

WA State Vendor Expo
August 10 - 11
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402.

This year's Banquet and Conference Events will be held at The Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown. The Vendor Expo will be held in the Greater Tacoma Convention Center.

WSTA has set up room block at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown. A shuttle for between the hotel and Roadeo competition sites will be limited on practice day an offered for competition day on Sunday, August 9th. There will be no on-site parking, so please plan accordingly. 

The hotel room block will have rooms at the government per-diem rate. Once room block is full, attendees may have to pay a higher rate or find a different location. Please visit our Conference page or CLICK HERE for more information regarding the Transportation Conference.

Please note the Roadeo Banquet will be held at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown
1538 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402

Getting there: 

Take Transit:
The Marriott is served by Pierce Transit.
CLICK HERE to visit the PierceTransit website for more information. 

Area Airport:
Attendees have an airport option:
Seatac Airport - CLICK HERE 

Mailing Address: PO Box 13068, Olympia, WA 98508

tel. 360-786-9734

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