2023 Schedule of Events
Thursday- September 21, 2023
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hazmat Cargo Tank Awareness Class
This is a Hands On Class !
Instructor: Perry Beaty
Cost $350
Location: Franklin Meeting Room 1 & 2
Call 513-791-3555 for Registration or Email Bruce@trao.org
This is a Hands On Class !
Instructor: Perry Beaty
Cost $350
Location: Franklin Meeting Room 1 & 2
Call 513-791-3555 for Registration or Email Bruce@trao.org
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Set Up
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
"T.R.A.O. Auction"
Come join the fun and catch up with everyone you haven’t seen since last year. The live Auctioneer will be back this year! Music, Food, Drinks and a Cash Bar. Silent Auction items will be available in the room.
Location: Ballroom A ( Right Side)
Come join the fun and catch up with everyone you haven’t seen since last year. The live Auctioneer will be back this year! Music, Food, Drinks and a Cash Bar. Silent Auction items will be available in the room.
Location: Ballroom A ( Right Side)
8:00 pm - ?
Texas Hold'EM - Come on in and have fun playing Texas Hold 'Em with all your Buds! $100.00 Buy in with 50% of proceeds going to the Injured Driver's Fund. Cash Prizes for top 3 places!! Drinks and a Cash Bar available!
Location: Ballroom A (Right Side)
Location: Ballroom A (Right Side)
Friday-September 22, 2023
8:00 am - 10:30 am
Exhibitor Set Up
(All exhibitors MUST be set up by 11:00 AM)
(All exhibitors MUST be set up by 11:00 AM)
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration Open
Badges are required
Location: Convention Lobby
Badges are required
Location: Convention Lobby
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
"HEV Awareness Level Course"
Join the ESA and learn from the Industry's Leaders in hybrid and electric vehicle safety. This high-impact course is designed to equip all tow & recovery professionals with the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely and compliantly interact with hybrid electric vehicles. Attendees will receive a Certificate of course completion. Course Fee: $125.00
Location: Franklin Meeting Room 1 & 2
Join the ESA and learn from the Industry's Leaders in hybrid and electric vehicle safety. This high-impact course is designed to equip all tow & recovery professionals with the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely and compliantly interact with hybrid electric vehicles. Attendees will receive a Certificate of course completion. Course Fee: $125.00
Location: Franklin Meeting Room 1 & 2
10:00 am - 11:00 am
TRAA Meet & Greet (All are Welcome)
Coffee & Pastries served while you mingle with TRAA Officials.
Location: Hamilton Meeting Room 1 & 2
Coffee & Pastries served while you mingle with TRAA Officials.
Location: Hamilton Meeting Room 1 & 2
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibits Open
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Registration for Beauty, Kids Activities & Driving Competition
Location: Convention Center Lobby
Location: Convention Center Lobby
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
"Wine and Design"
Women- Come paint with us!!
Tickets- $40.00 which includes
(1) Pallet with a Vase of flowers to paint with a professional instructor - (1) glass of wine. There will also be apple cider, water and appetizers. Don't forget to bring your entry button.
Location: Ballroom A (Right Side)
Women- Come paint with us!!
Tickets- $40.00 which includes
(1) Pallet with a Vase of flowers to paint with a professional instructor - (1) glass of wine. There will also be apple cider, water and appetizers. Don't forget to bring your entry button.
Location: Ballroom A (Right Side)
5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Candlelight Vigil
Honoring Fallen Towers
Location: Inside Convention Center Lobby
Honoring Fallen Towers
Location: Inside Convention Center Lobby
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lil Towers’ Fun Night
With Jugglers, Magician, Face Painting & Balloon Artist
Location: Ballroom A "Left Side"
With Jugglers, Magician, Face Painting & Balloon Artist
Location: Ballroom A "Left Side"
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
"PARKING LOT PARTY" Band Night
Free Pizza & Snacks
Cash Bar
Music by: Zack Attack
Location: Parking Lot In Front Of Ralph's Grill
Free Pizza & Snacks
Cash Bar
Music by: Zack Attack
Location: Parking Lot In Front Of Ralph's Grill
10:00 pm
Friday’s 50/50 Drawing
Location: Band Stage
Location: Band Stage
Saturday-September 23, 2023
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Registration Open
Badges are required
Location: Convention Center Lobby
Badges are required
Location: Convention Center Lobby
9:00 am - 11:00 am
"Driving Competition Sign Up"
The Towing & Recovery Association of Ohio (TRAO) will be hosting a driving competition to test your skills and be recognized for those skills. Please sign up and have fees paid prior to the competition start time.
Location: Registration Booth
The Towing & Recovery Association of Ohio (TRAO) will be hosting a driving competition to test your skills and be recognized for those skills. Please sign up and have fees paid prior to the competition start time.
Location: Registration Booth
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
"Winching By Numbers”
Wreckmaster, Master Instructors, Scott Aey and David Bouvia share
skillsets to assist you in your business. They are offering this free class and you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Scott Aey & David Bouvia -Wreckmaster
Location: Franklin Meeting Room 1 & 2
Wreckmaster, Master Instructors, Scott Aey and David Bouvia share
skillsets to assist you in your business. They are offering this free class and you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Scott Aey & David Bouvia -Wreckmaster
Location: Franklin Meeting Room 1 & 2
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration for Beauty, Kids Activities, Holmes & Used Equipment
Location: Registration Booth
Location: Registration Booth
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibits Open
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
"Driving Competition"
The Towing & Recovery Association of Ohio (TRAO) will be hosting a driving competition to test your skills and be recognized for those skills.
Location: Gravel Lot Next To Camping
The Towing & Recovery Association of Ohio (TRAO) will be hosting a driving competition to test your skills and be recognized for those skills.
Location: Gravel Lot Next To Camping
Noon - 1:30 pm
W.T.R.A.O. Women’s Luncheon
Featuring: Bringin' Back The 50's
Wear your favorite 50's outfits...Poodle skirts, rolled up jeans and saddle oxfords !!
Tickets $20.00 Lunch/Door Prizes
Sponsor: Austin Insurance
Location: Ballroom A "Right Side"
Featuring: Bringin' Back The 50's
Wear your favorite 50's outfits...Poodle skirts, rolled up jeans and saddle oxfords !!
Tickets $20.00 Lunch/Door Prizes
Sponsor: Austin Insurance
Location: Ballroom A "Right Side"
4:00 pm
WTRAO Silent Auction Ends
5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
"VIP Reception"
(Invitation Only)
Location: Franklin 1 & 2
(Invitation Only)
Location: Franklin 1 & 2
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
"RALPH'S CHAOS PARTY" Band Night
Cash Bar
Music by: 3 Chord Chaos
Specializing in music from the 50's 60's 70's and a little country mixed in.
Location: Outside of Ralph'S American Grill
Cash Bar
Music by: 3 Chord Chaos
Specializing in music from the 50's 60's 70's and a little country mixed in.
Location: Outside of Ralph'S American Grill
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lil Towers’ Fun Night
With Jugglers, Magician, Face Painting & Balloon Artist
Location: Ballroom A "Left Side"
With Jugglers, Magician, Face Painting & Balloon Artist
Location: Ballroom A "Left Side"
9:00 pm
LIGHT IT UP….Light Show
Let’s see all of those beautiful trucks lit up showing off the excellent lighting that has been invested in each of them which also offers suggestions for others to help protect each other on the roadways! Lighting will be judged!
Location: Parking Lot
Let’s see all of those beautiful trucks lit up showing off the excellent lighting that has been invested in each of them which also offers suggestions for others to help protect each other on the roadways! Lighting will be judged!
Location: Parking Lot
10:00 pm
Saturday’s 50/50 Raffle
Location: Band Stage
Location: Band Stage
Sunday-September 24, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Exhibits Open
10:00 am
Kid’s Mini Rodeo
Location: Outside (Behind Band Stage)
Location: Outside (Behind Band Stage)
12:00 pm
Awards Presentation
Location: Band Stage In Front Of Ralph's Grill
Location: Band Stage In Front Of Ralph's Grill
12:00 pm
Show Closes
**All Seminars and Events are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances**