What is Esperanza Bonanza? The Esperanza Bonanza Festival, celebrated in May every year, is a three-day rain or shine event featuring live music, barbecue competition, rodeo, golf tournament, carnival, adult & children's games, and much, much more. There is truly something for everyone in the family. The festival usually draws more than 15,000 people each year.
Esperanza Bonanza is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that is responsible for planning and organizing the yearly festival. In addition to the festival, Esperanza Bonanza also gives back to the community and local charities, causes, and projects.
When is Esperanza Bonanza? The annual Esperanza Bonanza festival is normally held the first full weekend of May each year. The 2010 Esperanza Bonanza Festival will be held Thursday through Saturday, May 6, 7, and 8, 2010. Admission into the festival has usually been $2 on Thursday, $5 for Friday, $7 for Saturday, and free for kids 12 and under, but admission amounts for 2010 has not been verified yet. Click here for more detailed information on the schedule of events for this year's festival.
Where is Esperanza Bonanza? The Esperanza Bonanza festival is held in Marion, Arkansas at the Marion Recreational Complex. Click here for maps, driving directions, and other helpful information to help get you here.
Who is behind Esperanza Bonanza? The volunteers that make up the Esperanza Bonanza board and committees are responsible for the various aspects of the organization and festival. Click here for a list of board members, committee chairpersons, and contact information.
History of Esperanza Bonanza The event started in 1992 as a small group of local businesses getting together to cook barbecue. Many of those that participated in the first Esperanza Bonanza are still involved in the planning and organization as board members or committee chairpersons.
The name Esperanza Bonanza pays tribute to Marion's heritage as the site of Fort Esperanza, the first European settlement in what is now Crittenden County. It was chosen as the winning entry in a name the festival contest.
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