Expo 2027 Save the Date May 3-6, 2027
EXPO 2027 – Bally’s & Tahoe Blue Events Center
2027 EXPO AGENDA
Registrations Opening Soon
Monday – 6pm – 7pm – early swag mixer pick-up
Tuesday – Mandatory Breakfast Opener 8am – 9am
Tuesday – Classes 9am – 5pm
Tuesday – Lunch 12pm – 1pm
Tuesday – Annual Banquet Dinner – 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Wednesday – Breakfast 8am – 9am
Wednesday – Classes 9am – 12pm
Wednesday – Lunch with Exhibitors 12pm – 1pm
Wednesday – Exhibit Show 1pm – 5pm
Thursday – Breakfast 8am – 9am
Thursday – Classes 9am – 5pm
Thursday – Lunch 12pm – 1pm
Present at the CRWA Expo: Call for Abstracts
Submit your session idea for hands-on, real-world training
The California Rural Water Association is now accepting presentation abstracts for upcoming training sessions, conferences, and the CRWA Expo. We are looking for real-world, educational content — not sales pitches — that supports operators, managers, engineers, and system administrators across rural water and wastewater systems.
What We’re Looking For:
- Practical, hands-on training topics
- CEU/SWRCB credit-eligible sessions
- Non-commercial presentations (no product demos or sales-driven content)
- Sessions 60–90 minutes in length
Who Can Present:
Abstracts should include presentation title, objectives, presenter details, and a 250–300 word summary. Submit via email to candicej@calruralwater.org.
Exhibit Registration Coming Soon
May 3-6, 2027
2027 EDUCATION AND EXHIBITOR EXPO
Location: Tahoe Blue Events Center
75 U.S. 50
Stateline, NV 89449
Tahoe Blue Events Center
Early Bird Registration Opening on September 1, 2026
Attendee Registration Coming Soon
Education & Exhibitor Show • May 3-6, 2027 • Bally’s Lake Tahoe, 75 U.S. 50, Stateline, NV
Our annual conference is your opportunity to connect, learn, and showcase—all in one unforgettable alpine setting. Across multiple days, dive into tailored educational sessions led by industry experts, engage with exhibitors offering the latest in rural water technology, and collaborate with peers to solve real-world challenges facing your systems. With networking breakfasts, themed receptions, and hands-on demonstrations built into the schedule, you’ll come away with both actionable knowledge and lasting relationships. Between conference hours, enjoy Bally’s Lake Tahoe’s welcoming resort atmosphere and the natural beauty of South Lake Tahoe—a setting that makes connecting, learning, and recharging enjoyable.
If you have any questions or need further information to register, please contact Candice Jackson at 916.283.8502 or email candicej@calruralwater.org.
YOU CAN REGISTER TO WALK THE EXHIBIT FLOOR AND GET A JUMP ON REGISTERING FOR THE 2027 SHOW ONSITE!
Be a Part of the Excitement at Expo 2027!
Join us as a valued sponsor and showcase your organization at one of the most anticipated industry events of the year! Our **Sponsorship Packages—ranging from Platinum to Silver—**offer exceptional opportunities to spotlight your brand. Enjoy exclusive benefits such as custom signage featuring your logo, special mentions throughout the Expo, and so much more! Whether you’re looking to maximize visibility, connect with key decision-makers, or demonstrate your commitment to the industry, there’s a sponsorship level perfectly suited for you. Don’t miss your chance to stand out and make a lasting impression at Expo 2027! To become a sponsor, please contact Candice Jackson at candicej@calruralwater.org.
2027 CRWA Annual Scholarship Program
Scholarship Application Information
The California Rural Water Association is pleased to bring the Annual Scholarship Program for the year 2027. This scholarship includes three possible awards. You can apply for both the AWE and Apprenticeship award; however, only one can be won. If applying for both, please indicate “first choice” and “second choice” on top of each application.
- One $1,100 award towards any AWE course(s) provided by CRWA, including lodging and a food stipend.
- Two $3,000 awards towards the CRWA Apprenticeship Program.
The scholarships are predicated on the idea that, as part of the CRWA family, we should be doing as much as we possibly can to fulfill the water needs of California’s rural communities.
For the AWE Scholarship, anyone with an association with CRWA can apply, and applications are being accepted from October 1, 2026, through March 1, 2027. These scholarships will be awarded at our EXPO Annual Banquet to be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2027, at Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino and Resort.
The Operator of the Year Nominations
OPERATOR OF THE YEAR INFORMATION
This is your chance to brag about your system’s personnel! Do you have a water and/or wastewater operator who goes above and beyond to excel in their management of your water system? If so, we want to know about them and give them the recognition they deserve for being the best in the business! Each CRWA member system can submit one nomination in each field. Selection of winners will be based on a submitted example of how the nominee has contributed to the system’s operations and demonstrated their commitment to the system and its constituents. Information about the nominee’s achievements both within and outside of the system, as well as letters of recommendation, will also be considered during the selection process. This is a great way to honor your exemplary water and/or wastewater operator!
The nomination form(s) and supporting documentation must be received by the CRWA office no later than March 1, 2027. CRWA management will select this year’s award recipients on the basis of the nomination materials received and processed. Award recipients will be notified on or before March 31, 2027.
Please send your registration form in to Candice Jackson via email at; candicej@calruralwater.org, mail to; California Rural Water Association, 1234 N. Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834, or fax to 916.553.4904
Do You Think You Have The Best Tasting Water in California?
To enter your water in the “Best Tasting Water in California” contest, bring a one-gallon, room-temperature sample in a sanitized glass container* to the Expo Registration Desk. Ensure your system’s name is clearly labeled on the container; failure to meet any of the abovementioned requirements will disqualify your best-tasting contender.
SELECTION PROCESS
Judges will sample the entries based on clarity, bouquet, and taste. The initial round of tastings will narrow down the competition to three finalists. The final round of the taste test will take place at the Rural Water Taste Test Luncheon on Tuesday, April 29, 2026. The finalists and the winner will be announced at the CRWA Awards Banquet that evening. The winning system’s water will have the opportunity to represent California at the Great American Water Taste Test in Washington, D.C., in February 2027!
2026 Annual Education and Exhibitor Show Sponsors
2026 Exhibitors
