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17th Annual Esperanza Bonanza Festival
Date of Release: April 2, 2009
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MARION, AR – The 17th Annual Esperanza Bonanza festival, held yearly in Marion, has been set for Thursday May 7 through
Saturday May 9, 2009. It will be held at its usual location at the Marion Recreational Complex, located near Marion High School off
the I-55 service road.
Esperanza Bonanza, which started in 1992 as a small group of businesses cooking barbecue in friendly competition, has grown
tremendously over the years and now draws a crowd of over 15,000 visitors from all over Arkansas and surrounding states. This
three-day rain or shine event is always lots of fun for the whole family, and includes a barbecue cooking competition, live music,
rodeo, golf tournament, carnival, children's day activities, adult games, and much more!
Esperanza Bonanza is also an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that is responsible for planning, organizing, and working the
yearly festival. The remainder of the year, Esperanza Bonanza gives back to area charities, causes, and projects. The festival is
our main source of fund raising to make our charitable work possible.
Admission into this year's festival is $2 on Thursday May 7, $5 on Friday May 8, and $7 on Saturday May 9, but kids 12 and under
get in free all three days.
For more information, please visit our official website at www.esperanzabonanza.org, where you can find all the information for
this year's festival, including the full schedule of events, location & parking details with customizable directions and map,
entertainment line-up, registration forms and details for the different competitions, ways to become a sponsor or a volunteer,
helpful area links, and more.
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 Board Members
Date of Release; April 9, 2009
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Esperanza Bonanza is proud to announce the board members and committee chairpersons for this year's festival
Board members are (from left to right): Back row: John Traugh, Melton Holt, Don Hanks, Mike Walker, Secretary Murphy Smith,
Foster Rash, Andy Taylor, President Donnie Underwood, Randy Sullivan; Front row: Missi Norman, Vice President Carol
Burdison, Treasurer Joanie Lindley, and John Antonetti. Board members not pictured are Daniel Bird and Chris Lehman.
In addition to the board members, committee chairpersons (not pictured) are: Clayton Adams, Eddie Bigger, Jerry Burdison,
Mickey Charlton, Dianna Hanks, Bonnie Harrison, Stan Harrison, Amy Smith, Jim Steiger, Sarah Traugh, Ammi Tucker, and Bettye
Ward.
Photo by Ammi Tucker, Esperanza Bonanza Publicity
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 Deadlines
Date of release: April 9, 2009
Media downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 deadlines.doc
MARION, AR – The 17th Annual Esperanza Bonanza Festival boasts lots of fun for everyone, but please be aware of the deadlines
regarding each aspect of the festival. All forms are available in PDF format to download and print from www.esperanzabonanza.
org on each specific page as well as on the forms page.
On or before April 30, 2009:
Backyard BBQ team packets and entry fees
Golf scramble entry form and fees
Non-food vendor entry form and fees
On or before April 24, 2009:
Scholarship applications must be returned to MHS Guidance Counselor Marcia Sutton's office
Volunteer applications to guarantee a volunteer festival t-shirt
On or before April 25, 2009:
Sponsorship forms & payment for Patron Sponsors that wish to have their logo printed on the EB aprons
On or before May 1, 2009:
Sponsorship forms and payment to guarantee placement on signs
May 4, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
ONE DAY ONLY rodeo entry handled exclusively through CES via phone at 1-800-639-9002. Fees are to be paid at the festival.
Esperanza Bonanza Golf Scramble
Date of Release: April 24, 2009
Media Downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 golf.doc
The annual Esperanza Bonanza Golf Tournament will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday May 08, 2009 at the Marion Golf & Athletic
Club during the annual Esperanza Bonanza festival.
The field is limited to 42 two-man teams for a scramble format. You can enter as a two-man team or as an individual. In the case
of individual entries, we will pair you with another individual to make a two-man team.
Entry fee will be $60.00 per player. This will include green fees, cart rental, two mulligan tickets, refreshments, great prizes and
entry into the hospitality area at the festival site after the tournament. Prizes will be awarded to 1st through 3rd place in three
flights. There will be hole in one prizes on all par three holes, a long drive hole and closest to the hole on one par three hole. The
tournament is open to both men and women.
Official entry form is located at our website www.esperanzabonanza.org on the Golf page as well as the Forms page. Completed
forms with entry fees must be received by April 30 to ensure your place in the tournament.
If there are any questions, please email golf@esperanzabonanza.org or call chairperson John Traugh at 870-735-4371 daytime
or 870-739-4583 evenings.
First Team In 2009 Esperanza Bonanza Golf Scramble
Date of Release: April 9, 2009
Media Downloads:
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Bobby Cassidy (left) proudly holds the application for the first two-man team entered in this year's Esperanza Bonanza Golf
Scramble, scheduled for Friday May 8, 2009. Cassidy and his golf partner Allen Holmes (not pictured) have participated in the
Golf Scramble every year since it began. Golf chairperson John Traugh (right) gladly accepts a check for their entry fee.
Photo by Ammi Tucker, Esperanza Bonanza Publicity
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 Kids' Day
Date of Release: April 9, 2009
Media Downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 kids day.doc
Marion, AR - Though the entire Esperanza Bonanza festival always has fun for the whole family, a special time is always
dedicated for children to bring out their parents and grandparents for some good old, just for kids fun. The children’s day
activities will be held this year on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. near the main stage area of the festival
grounds. And entry fee of $10 covers unlimited play on the features (listed below), entry into the tractor pull contest, as well as a
festival t-shirt. A registration table will be located near the main festival gate, but you can also download the entry form from the
Fun & Games page on our official website at www.esperanzabonanza.org.
Features for this year will include the tractor pull contest, a 27’ tall inflatable slide, a gasoline-powered train ride, inflatable joust,
inflatable bungee run, two moon bounces (each designated for different sized kids), face painting, and as always, lots of prizes
and definitely lots of fun!
For this year (and the last few years), the First Assembly of God Church has graciously assembled a team of volunteers from
within their congregation to organize and staff the children’s activities. In addition to their application, their volunteers also
undergo a criminal background check to further ensure the safety and peace of mind of those who want to come out.
As always, in addition to the children’s day activities, the carnival will also be going from Wednesday May 6 until Saturday May 9,
with Wednesday and Thursday both being wristband nights.
For more information about the children’s activities and carnival, as well as a full festival schedule, directions, admission fees,
and all other information, please visit the official Esperanza Bonanza website at www.esperanzabonanza.org.
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 Schedule of Events
Date of Release: April 9, 2009
Media Downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 schedule.doc
Marion, AR – The 17th Annual Esperanza Bonanza Festival boasts three exciting days of food, fun, and entertainment, with
something sure to please everyone. The schedule of events for this year's festival is below. You can also view the complete
schedule or download a convenient printable version from our website www.esperanzabonanza.org
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
4:00 p.m. - ??? Carnival open, wristband night $15
Thursday, May 7, 2009
3:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Festival grounds open (admission $2, children 12 & under free)
4:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Bus shuttle service available
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Business After Hours (invitation only)
4:00 p.m. - ??? Carnival open, wristband night $15
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Entertainment: Webb Dalton Band (main stage)
Friday, May 8, 2009
12:00 noon - ??? Golf Scramble (Marion Golf & Athletic Club)
3:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Festival grounds open (admission $5, children 12 & under free)
4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Bus shuttle service available
4:00 p.m. - ??? Carnival open
5:00 p.m. Backyard BBQ Cooks' Meeting, Hospitality Tent
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Backyard BBQ Best Booth Judging
6:00 p.m. Backyard BBQ Sauce Contest
6:30 p.m. Backyard BBQ Anything Butt (Water) Contest
7:00 p.m. Backyard BBQ Anything Butt (Land) Contest
7:45 p.m. Backyard BBQ Beef Brisket Contest
8:45 p.m. Backyard BBQ Butt Contest
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Entertainment: Memphis Yahoos (main stage)
8:00 p.m. - 12 midnight Entertainment: Almost Famous (main stage)
Saturday, May 9, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Festival grounds open (admission $7, children 12 & under free)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight Bus shuttle service available
12 noon - ??? Carnival open
8:00 a.m. Adult Games, Horseshoes
9:00 a.m. Adult Games, Wiffle Ball
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Children's Day Activities ($10 admission)
9:15 a.m. Backyard BBQ Bloody Mary Contest
10:00 a.m. Backyard BBQ Anything Butt (Dessert) Contest
10:30 a.m. Backyard BBQ Hot Wing Contest
11:00 a.m. Backyard BBQ Salsa Contest
11:30 a.m. Backyard BBQ Chili Contest
12:30 p.m. Backyard BBQ Ribs Contest (blind judging)
2:00 p.m. - ??? 7th Annual Festival Rodeo (festival grounds)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Entertainment: Razen Cane (main stage)
5:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony (main stage)
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Entertainment: The Plaintiffs (main stage)
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 Scholarship Opportunities
Date of Release: April 9, 2009
Media Downloads
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 scholarships.doc
Marion, AR – Money for college is something that's on the mind of many students today. Esperanza Bonanza proudly gives three
$1,000 scholarships each year to area graduating seniors. The scholarships pay one time only to each recipient. Two of the
scholarships are in honor of Doyle Carter and the third is in honor of Ernest Crawford.
Applications can be picked up in the office of Marcia Sutton, MHS guidance counselor, or can also be downloaded and printed
from the Giving Back or Forms page on our website, www.esperanzabonanza.org. Completed forms must be returned back to
Mrs. Sutton on or before Friday, April 24, 2009.
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 T-Shirt Design Winners
Date of Release: April 9, 2009
Media Downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 shirt winners 100_2137bw CUTLINE.doc
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Esperanza Bonanza 2009 shirt winners Christian Peppers design.jpg
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 shirt winners Christian Peppers designbw.jpg
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 shirt winnrs Mona Taylor design.jpg
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 shirt winners Mona Taylor designbw.jpg
Artwork by a Marion Intermediate School teacher and student have each been selected as the winning shirt designs for this year's
Esperanza Bonanza festival. MIS art teacher Mona Taylor's design was chosen for the volunteer shirts. In addition to having her
design printed on the shirts to be worn by all volunteers at this year's festival, she was also awarded $125. Christian Peppers, an
MIS fifth grader, is the artist for the winning design of the Children's Day shirts. In addition to his design being printed on all shirts
sold for the Children's Day activities, he was also awarded $50, which he plans to save.
(Left to right) MIS art teacher and winner Mona Taylor, MIS student and winner Christian Peppers, and Esperanza Bonanza shirt
chairperson and MIS 4th grade teacher Dianna Hanks.
Photo by Ammi Tucker, Esperanza Bonanza Publicity
Esperanza Bonanza Official Website
Date of Release: April 9, 2009
Media Downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 website.doc
MARION, AR – Esperanza Bonanza is proud to announce that we now have an official website at www.esperanzabonanza.org that
went public on Thursday, March 26, 2009.
The site is a great source of information about the Esperanza Bonanza, including the full schedule of events for this year's 17th
annual festival, location and parking details, entertainment line-up, and information for all aspects of the festival (including entry
forms and fees, if applicable) such as the Backyard BBQ contest, live entertainment line-up, golf scramble, rodeo, kids' day
activities, carnival, and adult games. There is also a page specifically for those businesses or individuals who may be interested
in being a sponsor of the festival, as well as a page with information for those would like to volunteer some time in one of the
various areas.
The website also features details about the organization behind the festival, including an about us page that answers some
general questions about Esperanza Bonanza, a list of board members and committee chairpersons with a contact table, and
details about our 501(c)3 non-profit status and ways we give back to the community.
In addition to information, we also have available a free online e-newsletter that you can sign up for on the website to receive
breaking updates, major changes, and more Esperanza Bonanza news and reminders. Our links page also has a convenient list
of other ways you can connect with us online, including networking sites like MySpace and Facebook or event sites such as
Upcoming and Eventful.
We encourage everyone to click over and have a look around. For everything Esperanza Bonanza, please visit the official website
at www.esperanzabonanza.org.
2009 Awards Ceremony
Date of release: May 10, 2009
Media downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 awards sorted by category.doc
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 awards sorted by team.doc
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 award pic info.doc
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 award pics 1.zip
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 award pics 2.zip
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 award pics 3.zip
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 award pics 4.zip
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 award pics 5.zip
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17th Annual Esperanza Bonanza Festival
Date of Release: April 2, 2009
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Esperanza Bonanza 2009 festival.doc
MARION, AR – The 17th Annual Esperanza Bonanza festival, held yearly in Marion, has been set for Thursday May 7 through
Saturday May 9, 2009. It will be held at its usual location at the Marion Recreational Complex, located near Marion High School off
the I-55 service road.
Esperanza Bonanza, which started in 1992 as a small group of businesses cooking barbecue in friendly competition, has grown
tremendously over the years and now draws a crowd of over 15,000 visitors from all over Arkansas and surrounding states. This
three-day rain or shine event is always lots of fun for the whole family, and includes a barbecue cooking competition, live music,
rodeo, golf tournament, carnival, children's day activities, adult games, and much more!
Esperanza Bonanza is also an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that is responsible for planning, organizing, and working the
yearly festival. The remainder of the year, Esperanza Bonanza gives back to area charities, causes, and projects. The festival is
our main source of fund raising to make our charitable work possible.
Admission into this year's festival is $2 on Thursday May 7, $5 on Friday May 8, and $7 on Saturday May 9, but kids 12 and under
get in free all three days.
For more information, please visit our official website at www.esperanzabonanza.org, where you can find all the information for
this year's festival, including the full schedule of events, location & parking details with customizable directions and map,
entertainment line-up, registration forms and details for the different competitions, ways to become a sponsor or a volunteer,
helpful area links, and more.
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 Board Members
Date of Release; April 9, 2009
Media Downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 board 100_2133bw CUTLINE.doc
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Esperanza Bonanza is proud to announce the board members and committee chairpersons for this year's festival
Board members are (from left to right): Back row: John Traugh, Melton Holt, Don Hanks, Mike Walker, Secretary Murphy Smith,
Foster Rash, Andy Taylor, President Donnie Underwood, Randy Sullivan; Front row: Missi Norman, Vice President Carol
Burdison, Treasurer Joanie Lindley, and John Antonetti. Board members not pictured are Daniel Bird and Chris Lehman.
In addition to the board members, committee chairpersons (not pictured) are: Clayton Adams, Eddie Bigger, Jerry Burdison,
Mickey Charlton, Dianna Hanks, Bonnie Harrison, Stan Harrison, Amy Smith, Jim Steiger, Sarah Traugh, Ammi Tucker, and Bettye
Ward.
Photo by Ammi Tucker, Esperanza Bonanza Publicity
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 Deadlines
Date of release: April 9, 2009
Media downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 deadlines.doc
MARION, AR – The 17th Annual Esperanza Bonanza Festival boasts lots of fun for everyone, but please be aware of the deadlines
regarding each aspect of the festival. All forms are available in PDF format to download and print from www.esperanzabonanza.
org on each specific page as well as on the forms page.
On or before April 30, 2009:
Backyard BBQ team packets and entry fees
Golf scramble entry form and fees
Non-food vendor entry form and fees
On or before April 24, 2009:
Scholarship applications must be returned to MHS Guidance Counselor Marcia Sutton's office
Volunteer applications to guarantee a volunteer festival t-shirt
On or before April 25, 2009:
Sponsorship forms & payment for Patron Sponsors that wish to have their logo printed on the EB aprons
On or before May 1, 2009:
Sponsorship forms and payment to guarantee placement on signs
May 4, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
ONE DAY ONLY rodeo entry handled exclusively through CES via phone at 1-800-639-9002. Fees are to be paid at the festival.
Esperanza Bonanza Golf Scramble
Date of Release: April 24, 2009
Media Downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 golf.doc
The annual Esperanza Bonanza Golf Tournament will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday May 08, 2009 at the Marion Golf & Athletic
Club during the annual Esperanza Bonanza festival.
The field is limited to 42 two-man teams for a scramble format. You can enter as a two-man team or as an individual. In the case
of individual entries, we will pair you with another individual to make a two-man team.
Entry fee will be $60.00 per player. This will include green fees, cart rental, two mulligan tickets, refreshments, great prizes and
entry into the hospitality area at the festival site after the tournament. Prizes will be awarded to 1st through 3rd place in three
flights. There will be hole in one prizes on all par three holes, a long drive hole and closest to the hole on one par three hole. The
tournament is open to both men and women.
Official entry form is located at our website www.esperanzabonanza.org on the Golf page as well as the Forms page. Completed
forms with entry fees must be received by April 30 to ensure your place in the tournament.
If there are any questions, please email golf@esperanzabonanza.org or call chairperson John Traugh at 870-735-4371 daytime
or 870-739-4583 evenings.
First Team In 2009 Esperanza Bonanza Golf Scramble
Date of Release: April 9, 2009
Media Downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 golf 100_2140bw CUTLINE.doc
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 golf 100_2140bw.jpg
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Bobby Cassidy (left) proudly holds the application for the first two-man team entered in this year's Esperanza Bonanza Golf
Scramble, scheduled for Friday May 8, 2009. Cassidy and his golf partner Allen Holmes (not pictured) have participated in the
Golf Scramble every year since it began. Golf chairperson John Traugh (right) gladly accepts a check for their entry fee.
Photo by Ammi Tucker, Esperanza Bonanza Publicity
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 Kids' Day
Date of Release: April 9, 2009
Media Downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 kids day.doc
Marion, AR - Though the entire Esperanza Bonanza festival always has fun for the whole family, a special time is always
dedicated for children to bring out their parents and grandparents for some good old, just for kids fun. The children’s day
activities will be held this year on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. near the main stage area of the festival
grounds. And entry fee of $10 covers unlimited play on the features (listed below), entry into the tractor pull contest, as well as a
festival t-shirt. A registration table will be located near the main festival gate, but you can also download the entry form from the
Fun & Games page on our official website at www.esperanzabonanza.org.
Features for this year will include the tractor pull contest, a 27’ tall inflatable slide, a gasoline-powered train ride, inflatable joust,
inflatable bungee run, two moon bounces (each designated for different sized kids), face painting, and as always, lots of prizes
and definitely lots of fun!
For this year (and the last few years), the First Assembly of God Church has graciously assembled a team of volunteers from
within their congregation to organize and staff the children’s activities. In addition to their application, their volunteers also
undergo a criminal background check to further ensure the safety and peace of mind of those who want to come out.
As always, in addition to the children’s day activities, the carnival will also be going from Wednesday May 6 until Saturday May 9,
with Wednesday and Thursday both being wristband nights.
For more information about the children’s activities and carnival, as well as a full festival schedule, directions, admission fees,
and all other information, please visit the official Esperanza Bonanza website at www.esperanzabonanza.org.
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 Schedule of Events
Date of Release: April 9, 2009
Media Downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 schedule.doc
Marion, AR – The 17th Annual Esperanza Bonanza Festival boasts three exciting days of food, fun, and entertainment, with
something sure to please everyone. The schedule of events for this year's festival is below. You can also view the complete
schedule or download a convenient printable version from our website www.esperanzabonanza.org
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
4:00 p.m. - ??? Carnival open, wristband night $15
Thursday, May 7, 2009
3:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Festival grounds open (admission $2, children 12 & under free)
4:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Bus shuttle service available
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Business After Hours (invitation only)
4:00 p.m. - ??? Carnival open, wristband night $15
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Entertainment: Webb Dalton Band (main stage)
Friday, May 8, 2009
12:00 noon - ??? Golf Scramble (Marion Golf & Athletic Club)
3:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Festival grounds open (admission $5, children 12 & under free)
4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Bus shuttle service available
4:00 p.m. - ??? Carnival open
5:00 p.m. Backyard BBQ Cooks' Meeting, Hospitality Tent
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Backyard BBQ Best Booth Judging
6:00 p.m. Backyard BBQ Sauce Contest
6:30 p.m. Backyard BBQ Anything Butt (Water) Contest
7:00 p.m. Backyard BBQ Anything Butt (Land) Contest
7:45 p.m. Backyard BBQ Beef Brisket Contest
8:45 p.m. Backyard BBQ Butt Contest
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Entertainment: Memphis Yahoos (main stage)
8:00 p.m. - 12 midnight Entertainment: Almost Famous (main stage)
Saturday, May 9, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Festival grounds open (admission $7, children 12 & under free)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight Bus shuttle service available
12 noon - ??? Carnival open
8:00 a.m. Adult Games, Horseshoes
9:00 a.m. Adult Games, Wiffle Ball
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Children's Day Activities ($10 admission)
9:15 a.m. Backyard BBQ Bloody Mary Contest
10:00 a.m. Backyard BBQ Anything Butt (Dessert) Contest
10:30 a.m. Backyard BBQ Hot Wing Contest
11:00 a.m. Backyard BBQ Salsa Contest
11:30 a.m. Backyard BBQ Chili Contest
12:30 p.m. Backyard BBQ Ribs Contest (blind judging)
2:00 p.m. - ??? 7th Annual Festival Rodeo (festival grounds)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Entertainment: Razen Cane (main stage)
5:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony (main stage)
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Entertainment: The Plaintiffs (main stage)
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 Scholarship Opportunities
Date of Release: April 9, 2009
Media Downloads
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 scholarships.doc
Marion, AR – Money for college is something that's on the mind of many students today. Esperanza Bonanza proudly gives three
$1,000 scholarships each year to area graduating seniors. The scholarships pay one time only to each recipient. Two of the
scholarships are in honor of Doyle Carter and the third is in honor of Ernest Crawford.
Applications can be picked up in the office of Marcia Sutton, MHS guidance counselor, or can also be downloaded and printed
from the Giving Back or Forms page on our website, www.esperanzabonanza.org. Completed forms must be returned back to
Mrs. Sutton on or before Friday, April 24, 2009.
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 T-Shirt Design Winners
Date of Release: April 9, 2009
Media Downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 shirt winners 100_2137bw CUTLINE.doc
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 shirt winners 100_2137bw.jpg
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 shirt winners 100_2137.jpg
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 shirt winners Christian Peppers design.jpg
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 shirt winners Christian Peppers designbw.jpg
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 shirt winnrs Mona Taylor design.jpg
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 shirt winners Mona Taylor designbw.jpg
Artwork by a Marion Intermediate School teacher and student have each been selected as the winning shirt designs for this year's
Esperanza Bonanza festival. MIS art teacher Mona Taylor's design was chosen for the volunteer shirts. In addition to having her
design printed on the shirts to be worn by all volunteers at this year's festival, she was also awarded $125. Christian Peppers, an
MIS fifth grader, is the artist for the winning design of the Children's Day shirts. In addition to his design being printed on all shirts
sold for the Children's Day activities, he was also awarded $50, which he plans to save.
(Left to right) MIS art teacher and winner Mona Taylor, MIS student and winner Christian Peppers, and Esperanza Bonanza shirt
chairperson and MIS 4th grade teacher Dianna Hanks.
Photo by Ammi Tucker, Esperanza Bonanza Publicity
Esperanza Bonanza Official Website
Date of Release: April 9, 2009
Media Downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 website.doc
MARION, AR – Esperanza Bonanza is proud to announce that we now have an official website at www.esperanzabonanza.org that
went public on Thursday, March 26, 2009.
The site is a great source of information about the Esperanza Bonanza, including the full schedule of events for this year's 17th
annual festival, location and parking details, entertainment line-up, and information for all aspects of the festival (including entry
forms and fees, if applicable) such as the Backyard BBQ contest, live entertainment line-up, golf scramble, rodeo, kids' day
activities, carnival, and adult games. There is also a page specifically for those businesses or individuals who may be interested
in being a sponsor of the festival, as well as a page with information for those would like to volunteer some time in one of the
various areas.
The website also features details about the organization behind the festival, including an about us page that answers some
general questions about Esperanza Bonanza, a list of board members and committee chairpersons with a contact table, and
details about our 501(c)3 non-profit status and ways we give back to the community.
In addition to information, we also have available a free online e-newsletter that you can sign up for on the website to receive
breaking updates, major changes, and more Esperanza Bonanza news and reminders. Our links page also has a convenient list
of other ways you can connect with us online, including networking sites like MySpace and Facebook or event sites such as
Upcoming and Eventful.
We encourage everyone to click over and have a look around. For everything Esperanza Bonanza, please visit the official website
at www.esperanzabonanza.org.
2009 Awards Ceremony
Date of release: May 10, 2009
Media downloads:
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 awards sorted by category.doc
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 awards sorted by team.doc
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 award pic info.doc
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 award pics 1.zip
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 award pics 2.zip
Esperanza Bonanza 2009 award pics 3.zip
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