2024 Schedule of Events
Thursday- September 12, 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Exhibitor Set Up
5:30 pm - ???
"CELEBRATION OF LIFE" PARADE & HOG ROAST
This event is to celebrate the lives of Towers who have passed on before us. (Anyone that has passed of natural causes or in the line of duty.) We will have a parade, food and games to celebrate their lives and the time they invested in our great Industry. We encourage you to participate in this parade with tow trucks leading the way and personal vehicles to follow. Please make up poster boards or banners with the names of those that you want remembered and we will parade those names from Robert's Centre, through the town of Wilmington and back. I will reach out to Police, Fire and EMS as well as news media to gain support. Once we get back to the Robert's Centre, we will have pork, sides, drinks and games such as cornhole, etc...Let's celebrate these lives with honor !!
B.Y.O.B.
Location: Campground next to Robert's Centre
This event is to celebrate the lives of Towers who have passed on before us. (Anyone that has passed of natural causes or in the line of duty.) We will have a parade, food and games to celebrate their lives and the time they invested in our great Industry. We encourage you to participate in this parade with tow trucks leading the way and personal vehicles to follow. Please make up poster boards or banners with the names of those that you want remembered and we will parade those names from Robert's Centre, through the town of Wilmington and back. I will reach out to Police, Fire and EMS as well as news media to gain support. Once we get back to the Robert's Centre, we will have pork, sides, drinks and games such as cornhole, etc...Let's celebrate these lives with honor !!
B.Y.O.B.
Location: Campground next to Robert's Centre
Friday-September 13, 2024
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Exhibitor Set Up
(All exhibitors MUST be set up by 10:30 AM)
(All exhibitors MUST be set up by 10:30 AM)
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration Open
Badges are required
Location: Convention Lobby
Badges are required
Location: Convention Lobby
10:30 am - 5:30 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)
5:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Candlelight Vigil
Honoring Fallen Towers
Location: Inside Convention Center Lobby
Honoring Fallen Towers
Location: Inside Convention Center Lobby
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
"T.R.A.O. Injured Driver's Fund 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)
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lil Towers’ Fun Night
Location: TBD
Location: TBD
9:00 pm - ?
Texas Hold 'EM
Have fun playing Texas Hold 'Em with all your buddies! $100.00 Buy in with 50% of proceeds going to the Injured Driver's Fund. Cash Prizes for top 3 places.
Snacks & Cash Bar available!
Location: Ballroom A
Have fun playing Texas Hold 'Em with all your buddies! $100.00 Buy in with 50% of proceeds going to the Injured Driver's Fund. Cash Prizes for top 3 places.
Snacks & Cash Bar available!
Location: Ballroom A
10:00 pm
Friday’s 50/50 Drawing
Location: Karaoke Stage
Location: Karaoke Stage
Saturday-September 14, 2024
9:00 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
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration for Beauty, Kids Activities, Holmes & Used Equipment
Location: Registration Booth
Location: Registration Booth
10:00 am - 6:00 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: TBD
Tickets $20.00 Lunch/Door Prizes
Sponsor:
Location: Ballroom A "Right Side"
Featuring: TBD
Tickets $20.00 Lunch/Door Prizes
Sponsor:
Location: Ballroom A "Right Side"
2:00 pm
Kid’s Mini Rodeo
Location: TBD
Location: TBD
4:00 pm
WTRAO Silent Auction Ends
6:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
"RALPH'S CHAOS PARTY" Band Night
Cash Bar
Music by: TBD
Sponsored Taco Bar for everyone !!
Location: Outside of Ralph's American Grill
Cash Bar
Music by: TBD
Sponsored Taco Bar for everyone !!
Location: Outside of Ralph's American Grill
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lil Towers’ Fun Night
Location: TBD
Location: TBD
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 15, 2024
7:00 am - 10:00 am
Breakfast Buffet
10:00 am
Awards Presentation
Location: Band Stage In Front Of Ralph's Grill
Location: Band Stage In Front Of Ralph's Grill
**All Seminars and Events are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances**