Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Each year, there is always a great turn out of cowboys and cowgirls from all over the United States to participate in the annual Esperanza Bonanza Festival Rodeo, as well as standing-room only spectators. Our rodeo is sanctioned through the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA), and in addition to earning points, winners also receive prize money.
Our rodeo consists of seven events: Saddle Bronc, Bareback Bronc, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, and Cowgirl Barrel Racing. Prize money added per event is $700 in addition to entry pool. Total number of places awarded (and prize amounts) will be determined by the number of participants for each event.
For more information about IPRA, including world & regional standings, click here to visit their website.
Want To Compete? All entries will be handled exclusively through CES for one day only. Anyone can enter, and you can participate in as few or many of the events as you like:
Entry phone: 1-800-639-9002 Entry date: Monday, May 4, 2009 Entry times: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST Total cost to enter is $75 per event to be paid in cash at the rodeo ($50 entry, $10 local, $8 CES, $5 stock company, $2 finals) Permits, Locals, & Youth Cards Accepted
Sponsorship Opportunities There are several sponsorship opportunities available for the Esperanza Bonanza 2009 Championship Rodeo. If you would like more information or are interested in any of the sponsorships below, email us or contact Andy Taylor at 901-483-5999 or Amy Smith at 901-406-6850:
Rodeo Sponsors $4,000 Top billing on all publications, posters, newspaper print, and any radio advertising. Rodeo announcer recognizes the sponsor throughout the entire performance. Includes two 2'x6' arena banners.
Event Sponsor $2,000 each Seven total available. Sponsorship for any of the seven competitive events (bull riding, saddlebronc, calf roping, bareback, steer wrestling, team roping, and cowgirl barrel racing). Each event will be named for a specific sponsor. Rodeo announcer will announce sponsor throughout event. Includes two 3'x6' banners displayed in the arena.
Bucking Chute Sponsor $500 each Six total available. The Bucking Chutes are where the bulls and broncs are released during the performance. Sponsor banners are placed on the front of each chute. Sponsors name is announced each time the chute is used. Includes one 3'x6' banner.
Rodeo Clown Barrel Sponsor $700 One available. Advertised on the rodeo clown's barrel in sticker form. Two stickers are placed on the barrel used by the rodeo's main entertainer.
Arena Sign $500 each Advertising banners placed in the arena. Highly visible from spectator seating. Banner size is 2'x4'.
Rodeo Contact Info If you have questions about the rodeo, email us. Chairpersons are Andy Taylor and Amy Smith.
Our rodeo is by MFJ Rodeo Productions, LLC. To contact them, call Mark Johnson at 870-219-0538.
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