2011-02-24

Western Bonanza Show Numbers

Greetings Western Bonanza Fans!

THANK YOU for a fabulous weekend! The show was a great success because of YOU the exhibitors and supporters of our show! Cal Poly's Western Bonanza is truly the "Best in the West" because of you!

Now that show is over does not mean less work for the Western Bonanza students! Tonight in class we will be working on thank you cards for those sponsors and supporters who helped us "Hit the Jackpot" this year! Entries and placings are being finalized at the moment and will be broadcasted to you as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for being patient.

We'd like to share with you how our show has grown over the years with show numbers and demographics since 2004.

Where our exibitors came from in 2010:
1%  Out of State
12%  Northern California
50%  Central Valley
15%  Southern California
22%  Central Coast

Ages of our exhibitors in 2010:
25%  9 to 12 years old
33%  13 to 15 years old
43%  16 to 21 years old

2004 Show:
1050 Head Entered SHOW A ONLY          530 Exhibitors
          310 steers entered--largest steer show in California in recent history
2005 Show: 1st A and B Show
1017 Head Entered in A SHOW                   490 Exhibitors
579 Head Entered in B SHOW
          1,596 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED IN 2005
2006 Show:
979 Head Entered in A SHOW                    476 Exhibitors
848 Head Entered in B SHOW
          1,827 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED IN 2006
2007 Show:
1058 Head Entered in A SHOW                  507 Exhibitors
984 Head Entered in B SHOW
          2042 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED IN 2007
2008 Show:
853 Head Entered in A SHOW                    410 Exhibitors
797 Head Entered in B SHOW
          1,650 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED IN 2008
2009 Show:
882 Head Entered in A SHOW                    426 Exhibitors
820 Head Entered in B SHOW
          1,704 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED in 2009
2010 Show:
929 Head Entered in A SHOW                    466 Exhibitors
868 Head Entered in B SHOW
          1,797 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED in 2010
2011 Show:
1021 Head Entered in A SHOW                  469 Exhibitors
951 Head Entered in B SHOW
          1,972 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED in 2011

As you can see we find it as interesting as you do that we have peaked in total head in 2007, but we are the highest in total head entered in the past three years. Also we noticed that exhibitors seem to be bringing more head per person. We believe that this is a good thing. Our exhibitors are learning more responsibilities as well as multi-tasking skills!

Once again, thank you to all who came, supported, and helped make this year's show a success!!

YOU'VE hit the Jackpot!
~Malorie Bankhead
Social Media and Publicity Chair

2011-02-17

It's HERE!

Finally, it’s here! Welcome to Western Bonanza . . . Will you hit the Jackpot? Well, if you’re a part of this year’s show then you already have money in the bank. Thanks for your support!
Boy I’ll tell ya, sure feels like the night before Christmas on the Central Coast. Why? Because we Bonanaza-ers are prepping for this weekend’s show.
Anxiety. Anticipation. Enthusiasm—those are the words that describe the feelings ‘round here. Please don’t let the weather bog you down as you unload and locate your weekend home. Advice: Dress warm and don’t forget to smile, because this show is all about the experience. Remember . . . Everyone’s a champion!
Got a question? Come by the media center and have it answered.
Got a camera? Snap a photo during the event and stop by the media center. We want to capture live action, so we just might post your picture on FaceBook.
Got a story? Stop by the media center and let us know. Or flag down a member of The Publicity and Media Team and share your experience.
Don’t be strangers. We Bonanza-ers want to capture this weekend through the eyes of you, the exhibitor. So let’s work together and make the show a special memory for everyone involved.
And whenever you have a chance be sure to show your appreciation for the unrelenting commitment to making the 2011 Western Bonanza truly the best experience. A simple high-five, smile or even a hug will do the trick!
For now, a big THANK YOU! Enjoy yourselves—you deserve it!

See you tomorrow!
-Anthony

Livestream!!

Hey Bonanza Followers!
We are so excited for this weekend and hope to see many of you at the show!
But what if you can’t make it to the show, you might ask? Don’t worry, the Media Committee has you covered with Western Bonanza’s very own Livestream!
Members of the committee will be in each of the species rings recording the shows and bringing them in real time to your home, office or wherever you can access the internet!
You will be able to hear what the announcers are saying, as well as see who is proudly sponsoring Bonanza during show breaks. Not only that, but we also have clips of the work that goes into making Bonanza a successful event.

The great thing about the Western Bonanza’s Livestream is that you can chat live with the members of the Media Committee in each designated ring! We’d love to hear how we’re doing! If you forget which ring will be on which Livestream, don't worry! We will have colorful business cards with all of the URLs on them at the Information Center, as well as signs in each ring to remind you!
Make sure you also keep up with our Facebook and Twitter posts (our handle is westernbonanza) so that you never miss a minute of this exciting show!

Beef Ring A:  www.livestream.com/westernbonanza
Beef Ring B:  www.livestream.com/westernbonanza1
Swine:  www.livestream.com/westernbonanza2
Sheep:  www.livestream.com/westernbonanza3
Goats:  www.livestream.com/westernbonanza4

Enthusiastically Awaiting the Show,
Allison Grayson

2011-02-16

The Trade Show!

Hey Western Bonanza supporters!
What to do while waiting for classes to begin…COME SEE this year’s Western Bonanza Trade Show!!!
We’re excited to say we’ve had a great response from companies wanting to be a part of our Western Bonanza Trade Show. The Trade Show will be held in “The Barn” next to large covered area where the beef show will be taking place. Venders will have their booths set up in The Barn and some venders will have their personal company trailers set up as well around the grounds.
Our vendors come from a wide range of companies and offer a variety of services. We are glad to have two of our sponsors join the trade show, Sullivan Supply and King Feed; when you stop by their booth, be sure to thank them for their support! You will find everything from show supplies to western ware and knife sharpening to livestock feed and supplements. And don’t forget to stop by our Bonanza booth to get your 2011 Western Bonanza merchandise. Our venders will be there to keep you and your animals looking your best for the show ring!

The Western Bonanza Media Committee and City of Paso Robles are also joining the trade show. The City of Paso Robles will be there to answer any questions you have about the beautiful city you will be staying in. Our Media Committee will have a corner in The Barn where you can keep up with all the shows by watching them on Live Stream on a big screen TV; we will also be there to answer any of your Western Bonanza questions. IMPORTANT: Please come to the Information Booth inside the trade show with any questions! Please limit traffic to the Livestock Office by approaching the information booth first!
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the 2011 Western Bonanza Trade Show… so are our venders!!!
Thanks!
Cortney

2011-02-15

Tough Enough To Wear Pink Day!

How tough are you? Are you tough enough to wear pink? Western Bonanza supporters sure are! On Saturday February 19th Western Bonanza committee members will all be wearing pink to show our support for cancer awareness and we encourage everyone else to dress the part as well!


It’s a sad truth that cancer is something that affects just about everyone in today’s world, so we have decided to take a stand and show our support to those battling this terrible disease.
We hope you will all join us on Saturday and wear your pink! And if you can’t be there remember you can watch live at www.livestream.com/westernbonanza!
See you all this weekend!
Adriene

2011-02-14

The Sullivan's Supply Beef Cattle Fitting Contest and Exhibitor Social

Ladies and gentlemen!

Have you hit the jackpot yet? Well in just four precious days we are going to hit it big! This Friday, February 18th, Western Bonanza begins! After weigh in, we begin with our Beef Cattle Fitting Contest at 7 pm.  Come see the competitors and their cattle.



The fitting show is Friday’s highlight of the night. Each group of contestant will go through the intense processes of perfecting the look of their cattle. After these animals have gone through their "beauty makeover" they will step into the ring. The competition will be fierce! These cattle better put their poker faces on! The animal that looks the best and the team that works the hardest will bring it all home! So come, come see these kids hit their own jackpot at Cal Poly’s Western Bonanza Junior Livestock Show!

We will also be livestreaming the event if you are unable to make it Friday night. You can watch at www.livestream.com/westernbonanza

Hope to see you there,
Stephanie 

2011-02-11

CJLA Information

Hey Exhibitors!
Have you heard of the California Junior Livestock Association (CJLA)? If not I will let you in on what it is all about. The CJLA is a great association that was formed to recognize the efforts of junior livestock exhibitors and reward them for their accomplishments. This is done by becoming a member and showing at CJLA sanctioned shows all over California. Once you have become a member you will earn points based on the placing you receive at each show within your divisions.

There is a steer division which is broken down into English, Black/Black Cross, and All Other Colors. As well as a section for Overall Steer. There is also a heifer division that has an Overall Heifer but is also broken down into Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Charolais, and All Other Breeds. There is also Sheep, Goat, and Hog divisions which are broke into age groups based on the exhibitor and each of those divisions has an Overall as well. Last but not least ,there are three age divisions for Showmanship in Beef, Sheep, Goats, and Hogs.
As you can see the CJLA is a great opportunity for the juniors to earn points and great awards. Each year the CJLA holds a banquet dinner for the exhibitors to receive their awards and around 700 people attend. This wonderful banquet is held every year at Western Bonanza! If you would like to join CJLA or know more about it go to the website http://www.californiajuniorlivestock.org/ join and sign up for this year’s points.

Thank You,
Ashley

2011-02-09

Sheep Show

Hi Western Bonanza Fans!

The weekend is quickly approaching and we couldn’t be happier! The Sheep Committee is working hard to make this year better than ever before! Here are some details on the Sheep show itself: Sheep Show eligible exhibitor age: 9 to 19 years as of January 1, 2011 Prospect, Progress, and Market Divisions Classes will be broken after Official Weigh-in Sheep will be checked for fungus at the scale SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP A classes will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday followed by Sheep Show A. Only animals entered in Show A can show in Showmanship A. SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP B classes will begin at 8:30am on Sunday followed by Sheep Show B. Only animals entered in Show B can show in Showmanship B. Champion Premiums:
o Show A & B: Supreme Champion Lamb - $500; Res. Supreme Champion Lamb $350 Trophy Buckles, jackets and Banners for Supreme and Reserve Supreme Lambs. Trophy Buckles for Champion Junior, Intermediate and Senior Showmanship winners. Awards for Prospect, Progress and Market Champions. Complete awards program and premium payout in Show A and Show B 2011 Judges:
This year we are lucky to have to wonderful judges in the sheep ring and they are:
o Harlan Yocham, OK
o John Morzinski, SD



Here is a schedule tailored to the sheep show, hopefully this helps!
Friday Feb. 18th
9 am Arrivals for all species accepted 12-6 pm Western Bonanza Trade Show and Merchandise Stores Open
8 pm Late Entries Deadline
10 pm Deadline for all Friday arrivals and Livestock Office Closing Time
Saturday Feb. 19th
6-7 am Arrivals for all species accepted
6:30-9 am Official Sheep weigh-in and Vet Check
8am -6 pm Western Bonanza Trade Show and Merchandise Stores Open
10:00 am WB SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP A: Junior, followed by Intermediate, followed by Senior
Followed by: WB SHEEP SHOW A: Prospect, Progress, and Market
Followed by: SUPREME CHAMPION SHEEP SELECTION SHOW A
12 pm Official release of animals begins (Must obtain official release) No releases from 7 am to 12 pm
6 pm CJLA Banquet
9 pm Livestock Office CLOSED
Sunday Feb. 20th
5-7:30 am Official Release of animals: No animals will be released between 7:30am and 12pm
8am -3 pm Western Bonanza Trade Show and Merchandise Stores Open
8:30 am WB SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP B: Junior, followed by Intermediate, followed by Senior
Followed by: WB SHEEP SHOW B: Prospect, Progress, and Market
Followed by: SUPREME CHAMPION SHEEP SELECTION SHOW B
12 pm Official Release of all animals
On behalf of everyone working hard to make Western Bonanza a success this year, we want to thank all of our sponsors, judges, and exhibitors because none of this would be possible without you!

Thanks,
Adrianne

2011-02-07

The Swine Show

Hello All,

Below is a recap of the swine show. We have the schedule here for you, as well as some more information about the show! I hope you all are excited to see what the Swine Committee has in store for you! They are hard at work getting ready to put on their most successful show yet. The hog crew looks to be very experienced this year, which should make for a smooth run! Cheers,

Swine Show eligible exhibitor age: 9 to 19 years as of January 1, 2011
 Prospect, Progress and Market Divisions
Classes will be broken after Official Weigh-in
SHOWMANSHIP A classes will begin at 9:30am on Saturday followed by Hog Show A. Only hogs entered in Show A can show in Showmanship A.
 BARROW DERBY classes will begin following Showmanship A on Saturday. Barrows must be entered in SHOW A.
 Barrow Derby classes will be broken by weight
 Barrow Derby Premiums: Paid to Champion & Reserve only
o Champion Barrow- $200; Reserve Champion Barrow: $150
o Champion & Reserve Barrow will receive Banners and prizes.
 SHOWMANSHIP B classes will begin at 9:30 am on Sunday followed by Hog Show B. Only hogs entered in Show B can show in Showmanship B.
 Champion Premiums: Show A & B:
o Supreme Hog - $500; Res. Supreme Hog - $350
 Trophy Buckles, jackets and Banners for Supreme and Reserve Supreme Hogs and Trophy Buckles for Junior, Intermediate and Senior Showmanship winners.
 Awards for Prospect, Progress and Market Division Champions
 Complete awards program and premium payout in Show A and Show B
2011 Judges:
o Brian Anderson, KS
o Aaron Cooper, TX

Friday Feb. 18th

9 am Arrivals for all species accepted Vendors Accepted
12-6 pm Western Bonanza Trade Show and Merchandise Stores Open
6 pm Maine-Anjou SKILL-A-THON (open to all WB exhibitors)
6-8 pm Official Swine weigh-in
8 pm Late Entries Deadline
10 pm Deadline for all Friday arrivals and Livestock Office Closing Time

Saturday Feb. 19th NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED!
6-7 am Arrivals for all species accepted
6-7:30 am Official Swine weigh-in
8am -6 pm Western Bonanza Trade Show and Merchandise Stores Open
9:30 am WB SWINE SHOWMANSHIP A: Junior, followed by Intermediate, followed by Senior
Followed by: WB BARROW DERBY & SELECTION OF CHAMPION & RESERVE BARROW
Followed by: WB SWINE SHOW A: Prospect, Progress, and Market
Followed by: SUPREME CHAMPION SWINE SELECTION SHOW A
12 pm Official release of animals begins (Exhibitors must obtain official release) No releases from 7 am to 12 pm
6 pm CJLA Banquet
9 pm Livestock Office CLOSED











Sunday Feb. 20th
5-7:30 am Official Release of animals: No animals will be released between 7:30am and 12pm
8am -3 pm Western Bonanza Trade Show and Merchandise Stores Open
9:30 am WB SWINE SHOWMANSHIP B: Junior, followed by Intermediate, followed by Senior
Followed by: WB SWINE SHOW B: Prospect, Progress, and Market
Followed by: SUPREME CHAMPION SWINE SELECTION SHOW B
12 pm Official Release of all animals
Schedule can be changed by management at any time.

2011-02-04

Beef Ring Schedule

Howdy!

The Western Bonanza is quickly approaching and the Beef Show Committee is working hard to make sure all the details are in order.
Here is the 2011 Beef Show schedule for you to look over. You will notice that not many changes have been made from previous years. However, as we have mentioned, the Beef Committee is excited about a new show ring set-up and class check-in procedure. They hope that these subtle changes will allow the show to run even smoother!
If you want to see the complete livestock show schedule for all the species or want more Western Bonanza details, visit our website!
~ Gina Cirimele, Ashley Coffey, & Cortney Newby
(Your Beef Committee Media Team)
Friday February 18th
9 am  Arrivals for all species accepted
4-7 pm  Official weigh-in of Steers, Market Heifers, and ALL Commercial Heifers
6 pm  Maine-Anjou SKILL-A-THON (open to all WB exhibitors)
6:30-7 pm  Entries accepted for Beef Fitting Contest at beef show ring
7 pm  Sullivan's Supply Beef Cattle Fitting Contest and Exhibitor Social
8 pm  DEADLINE FOR HEIFER PAPER CHECK-IN (Livestock Office)
8 pm  Late Entries Deadline
10 pm  Deadline for all Friday arrivals and Livestock Office Closing Time
Saturday February 19th
6-7 am  Arrivals for all species accepted
6-7 am  Official Steer and Market Heifer weigh-in
8 am  WB BEEF SHOWMANSHIP A: Class 1 of each age division will begin at 8 am (heifers and steers compete together)
 Ring A - Intermediate
 Ring B - Senior
Ring C - Junior
 Heifer Show A will begin immediately following completion of ALL Beef Showmanship competitions.
Followed by:
WB BREEDING HEIFER SHOW A and B: Angus, AOB, Maine-Anjou, Maine Tainer, Chianina /Chimaine, Shorthorn, Hereford, Commercial. Rotation 1: TBA

Rotation 2: TBA Rotation 3: TBA
Followed by:  SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE SELECTION SHOW A
Followed by:  BRED/OWNED SHOW & SUPREME CHAMPION B&O SELECTION
Followed by:  Completion of HEIFER SHOW B - SELECTION OF SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE SHOW B
6 pm  CJLA Banquet
9 pm  Livestock Office CLOSED
Sunday February 19th
5-7:30 am  Official Release of animals: No animals will be released between 7:30am and 12pm
8 am  WB BEEF SHOWMANSHIP B: Class 1 of each age division will begin at 8 am (heifers and steers compete together)
 Ring A - Intermediate
 Ring B - Senior
Ring C - Junior
 Steer Show A will begin immediately following completion of ALL Beef Showmanship competitions.
Followed by:
WB STEER AND MARKET HEIFER SHOW A & B Prospect: British*, AOC, and Black, followed by Champion Prospect Steer Selection (points only) Prospect Heifers followed by Champion Prospect Heifer Selection Followed by Overall Champion Prospect Selection Progress: British*, AOC, and Black followed by Champion Progress Steer Selection (points only) Progress Heifers followed by Champion Progress Selection Followed by Overall Champion Progress Selection Market: British*, AOC, and Black Champion Market Steer Selection (points only) Market Heifers followed by Champion Market Selection Followed by Overall Champion Market Selection * Hereford, Angus and Shorthorn steers will be shown together in the British Division (WB STEER SHOW B will begin following champion selection of each of the Breed Divisions in SHOW A)
Followed by: SUPREME CHAMPION STEER SELECTION SHOW A
Followed by: SUPREME CHAMPION STEER SELECTION SHOW BFollowed by: CHAMPION SELECTION OF CALIFORNIA CLUB CALF ASSOCIATION

12 pm Official Release of all animals

Schedule can be changed by management at any time.

This steer was shown in the second year of Western Bonanza in Santa Maria, CA in 1986. This steer, exhibited by Mike Wolfe, went on to receive Grand Champion honors at the CA mid-state fair! Thank you Mike for sharing!

2011-02-02

Check out the Swine Committee!

Hey Bonanza Followers!
I know you’ve been hearing a lot about our excitement as the Media Committee, but today we want to let you in on the excitement of the species committees—Specifically the Swine Committee!
Hog entries really rolled in for this February’s Western Bonanza show. Committee chairs Chandler Wilson and Mollie Salinger are ready to see the numbers soar up to an all time high; especially in the newest hog division, the Barrow Derby! Overall, they want to see the show run smoothly and with their very experienced committee members, Chandler and Mollie see the show running smoother than ever.

In talking to the committee members themselves, Christina Cefalu said that she showed hogs when she was younger. She’s excited to be on the other side of things now, and to see how well the exhibitors do this year.
Similarly, Eric Frizzie said that he is looking forward to seeing the quality of the pigs and how they compare to other shows that he’s been to over the years. Eric, like the rest of the Bonanza Team, made a point of saying that he is excited to help the kids succeed in their showing endeavors at Bonanza.
Like many of us, this year is Sean Landberg’s first time at Bonanza. He is very enthusiastic about experiencing Bonanza for the first time, and hopefully being able to return next year.
As you can see, the Swine Committee is off to a great start this year. And we are looking forward to seeing all of their hard work pay off in February!
Until then,
Allison Grayson and Erin Vickerman (Bonanza’s Hog Media Team!)
On 2011-02-24 0 comments

Greetings Western Bonanza Fans!

THANK YOU for a fabulous weekend! The show was a great success because of YOU the exhibitors and supporters of our show! Cal Poly's Western Bonanza is truly the "Best in the West" because of you!

Now that show is over does not mean less work for the Western Bonanza students! Tonight in class we will be working on thank you cards for those sponsors and supporters who helped us "Hit the Jackpot" this year! Entries and placings are being finalized at the moment and will be broadcasted to you as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for being patient.

We'd like to share with you how our show has grown over the years with show numbers and demographics since 2004.

Where our exibitors came from in 2010:
1%  Out of State
12%  Northern California
50%  Central Valley
15%  Southern California
22%  Central Coast

Ages of our exhibitors in 2010:
25%  9 to 12 years old
33%  13 to 15 years old
43%  16 to 21 years old

2004 Show:
1050 Head Entered SHOW A ONLY          530 Exhibitors
          310 steers entered--largest steer show in California in recent history
2005 Show: 1st A and B Show
1017 Head Entered in A SHOW                   490 Exhibitors
579 Head Entered in B SHOW
          1,596 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED IN 2005
2006 Show:
979 Head Entered in A SHOW                    476 Exhibitors
848 Head Entered in B SHOW
          1,827 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED IN 2006
2007 Show:
1058 Head Entered in A SHOW                  507 Exhibitors
984 Head Entered in B SHOW
          2042 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED IN 2007
2008 Show:
853 Head Entered in A SHOW                    410 Exhibitors
797 Head Entered in B SHOW
          1,650 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED IN 2008
2009 Show:
882 Head Entered in A SHOW                    426 Exhibitors
820 Head Entered in B SHOW
          1,704 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED in 2009
2010 Show:
929 Head Entered in A SHOW                    466 Exhibitors
868 Head Entered in B SHOW
          1,797 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED in 2010
2011 Show:
1021 Head Entered in A SHOW                  469 Exhibitors
951 Head Entered in B SHOW
          1,972 TOTAL HEAD ENTERED in 2011

As you can see we find it as interesting as you do that we have peaked in total head in 2007, but we are the highest in total head entered in the past three years. Also we noticed that exhibitors seem to be bringing more head per person. We believe that this is a good thing. Our exhibitors are learning more responsibilities as well as multi-tasking skills!

Once again, thank you to all who came, supported, and helped make this year's show a success!!

YOU'VE hit the Jackpot!
~Malorie Bankhead
Social Media and Publicity Chair

On 2011-02-17 0 comments

Finally, it’s here! Welcome to Western Bonanza . . . Will you hit the Jackpot? Well, if you’re a part of this year’s show then you already have money in the bank. Thanks for your support!
Boy I’ll tell ya, sure feels like the night before Christmas on the Central Coast. Why? Because we Bonanaza-ers are prepping for this weekend’s show.
Anxiety. Anticipation. Enthusiasm—those are the words that describe the feelings ‘round here. Please don’t let the weather bog you down as you unload and locate your weekend home. Advice: Dress warm and don’t forget to smile, because this show is all about the experience. Remember . . . Everyone’s a champion!
Got a question? Come by the media center and have it answered.
Got a camera? Snap a photo during the event and stop by the media center. We want to capture live action, so we just might post your picture on FaceBook.
Got a story? Stop by the media center and let us know. Or flag down a member of The Publicity and Media Team and share your experience.
Don’t be strangers. We Bonanza-ers want to capture this weekend through the eyes of you, the exhibitor. So let’s work together and make the show a special memory for everyone involved.
And whenever you have a chance be sure to show your appreciation for the unrelenting commitment to making the 2011 Western Bonanza truly the best experience. A simple high-five, smile or even a hug will do the trick!
For now, a big THANK YOU! Enjoy yourselves—you deserve it!

See you tomorrow!
-Anthony

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Hey Bonanza Followers!
We are so excited for this weekend and hope to see many of you at the show!
But what if you can’t make it to the show, you might ask? Don’t worry, the Media Committee has you covered with Western Bonanza’s very own Livestream!
Members of the committee will be in each of the species rings recording the shows and bringing them in real time to your home, office or wherever you can access the internet!
You will be able to hear what the announcers are saying, as well as see who is proudly sponsoring Bonanza during show breaks. Not only that, but we also have clips of the work that goes into making Bonanza a successful event.


The great thing about the Western Bonanza’s Livestream is that you can chat live with the members of the Media Committee in each designated ring! We’d love to hear how we’re doing! If you forget which ring will be on which Livestream, don't worry! We will have colorful business cards with all of the URLs on them at the Information Center, as well as signs in each ring to remind you!
Make sure you also keep up with our Facebook and Twitter posts (our handle is westernbonanza) so that you never miss a minute of this exciting show!

Beef Ring A:  www.livestream.com/westernbonanza
Beef Ring B:  www.livestream.com/westernbonanza1
Swine:  www.livestream.com/westernbonanza2
Sheep:  www.livestream.com/westernbonanza3
Goats:  www.livestream.com/westernbonanza4

Enthusiastically Awaiting the Show,
Allison Grayson

On 2011-02-16 1 comments

Hey Western Bonanza supporters!
What to do while waiting for classes to begin…COME SEE this year’s Western Bonanza Trade Show!!!
We’re excited to say we’ve had a great response from companies wanting to be a part of our Western Bonanza Trade Show. The Trade Show will be held in “The Barn” next to large covered area where the beef show will be taking place. Venders will have their booths set up in The Barn and some venders will have their personal company trailers set up as well around the grounds.
Our vendors come from a wide range of companies and offer a variety of services. We are glad to have two of our sponsors join the trade show, Sullivan Supply and King Feed; when you stop by their booth, be sure to thank them for their support! You will find everything from show supplies to western ware and knife sharpening to livestock feed and supplements. And don’t forget to stop by our Bonanza booth to get your 2011 Western Bonanza merchandise. Our venders will be there to keep you and your animals looking your best for the show ring!


The Western Bonanza Media Committee and City of Paso Robles are also joining the trade show. The City of Paso Robles will be there to answer any questions you have about the beautiful city you will be staying in. Our Media Committee will have a corner in The Barn where you can keep up with all the shows by watching them on Live Stream on a big screen TV; we will also be there to answer any of your Western Bonanza questions. IMPORTANT: Please come to the Information Booth inside the trade show with any questions! Please limit traffic to the Livestock Office by approaching the information booth first!
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the 2011 Western Bonanza Trade Show… so are our venders!!!
Thanks!
Cortney

On 2011-02-15 1 comments

How tough are you? Are you tough enough to wear pink? Western Bonanza supporters sure are! On Saturday February 19th Western Bonanza committee members will all be wearing pink to show our support for cancer awareness and we encourage everyone else to dress the part as well!


It’s a sad truth that cancer is something that affects just about everyone in today’s world, so we have decided to take a stand and show our support to those battling this terrible disease.
We hope you will all join us on Saturday and wear your pink! And if you can’t be there remember you can watch live at www.livestream.com/westernbonanza!
See you all this weekend!
Adriene

On 2011-02-14 0 comments

Ladies and gentlemen!

Have you hit the jackpot yet? Well in just four precious days we are going to hit it big! This Friday, February 18th, Western Bonanza begins! After weigh in, we begin with our Beef Cattle Fitting Contest at 7 pm.  Come see the competitors and their cattle.



The fitting show is Friday’s highlight of the night. Each group of contestant will go through the intense processes of perfecting the look of their cattle. After these animals have gone through their "beauty makeover" they will step into the ring. The competition will be fierce! These cattle better put their poker faces on! The animal that looks the best and the team that works the hardest will bring it all home! So come, come see these kids hit their own jackpot at Cal Poly’s Western Bonanza Junior Livestock Show!

We will also be livestreaming the event if you are unable to make it Friday night. You can watch at www.livestream.com/westernbonanza

Hope to see you there,
Stephanie 

On 2011-02-11 0 comments

Hey Exhibitors!
Have you heard of the California Junior Livestock Association (CJLA)? If not I will let you in on what it is all about. The CJLA is a great association that was formed to recognize the efforts of junior livestock exhibitors and reward them for their accomplishments. This is done by becoming a member and showing at CJLA sanctioned shows all over California. Once you have become a member you will earn points based on the placing you receive at each show within your divisions.

There is a steer division which is broken down into English, Black/Black Cross, and All Other Colors. As well as a section for Overall Steer. There is also a heifer division that has an Overall Heifer but is also broken down into Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Charolais, and All Other Breeds. There is also Sheep, Goat, and Hog divisions which are broke into age groups based on the exhibitor and each of those divisions has an Overall as well. Last but not least ,there are three age divisions for Showmanship in Beef, Sheep, Goats, and Hogs.
As you can see the CJLA is a great opportunity for the juniors to earn points and great awards. Each year the CJLA holds a banquet dinner for the exhibitors to receive their awards and around 700 people attend. This wonderful banquet is held every year at Western Bonanza! If you would like to join CJLA or know more about it go to the website http://www.californiajuniorlivestock.org/ join and sign up for this year’s points.

Thank You,
Ashley

On 2011-02-09 0 comments

Hi Western Bonanza Fans!

The weekend is quickly approaching and we couldn’t be happier! The Sheep Committee is working hard to make this year better than ever before! Here are some details on the Sheep show itself: Sheep Show eligible exhibitor age: 9 to 19 years as of January 1, 2011 Prospect, Progress, and Market Divisions Classes will be broken after Official Weigh-in Sheep will be checked for fungus at the scale SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP A classes will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday followed by Sheep Show A. Only animals entered in Show A can show in Showmanship A. SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP B classes will begin at 8:30am on Sunday followed by Sheep Show B. Only animals entered in Show B can show in Showmanship B. Champion Premiums:
o Show A & B: Supreme Champion Lamb - $500; Res. Supreme Champion Lamb $350 Trophy Buckles, jackets and Banners for Supreme and Reserve Supreme Lambs. Trophy Buckles for Champion Junior, Intermediate and Senior Showmanship winners. Awards for Prospect, Progress and Market Champions. Complete awards program and premium payout in Show A and Show B 2011 Judges:
This year we are lucky to have to wonderful judges in the sheep ring and they are:
o Harlan Yocham, OK
o John Morzinski, SD



Here is a schedule tailored to the sheep show, hopefully this helps!
Friday Feb. 18th
9 am Arrivals for all species accepted 12-6 pm Western Bonanza Trade Show and Merchandise Stores Open
8 pm Late Entries Deadline
10 pm Deadline for all Friday arrivals and Livestock Office Closing Time
Saturday Feb. 19th
6-7 am Arrivals for all species accepted
6:30-9 am Official Sheep weigh-in and Vet Check
8am -6 pm Western Bonanza Trade Show and Merchandise Stores Open
10:00 am WB SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP A: Junior, followed by Intermediate, followed by Senior
Followed by: WB SHEEP SHOW A: Prospect, Progress, and Market
Followed by: SUPREME CHAMPION SHEEP SELECTION SHOW A
12 pm Official release of animals begins (Must obtain official release) No releases from 7 am to 12 pm
6 pm CJLA Banquet
9 pm Livestock Office CLOSED
Sunday Feb. 20th
5-7:30 am Official Release of animals: No animals will be released between 7:30am and 12pm
8am -3 pm Western Bonanza Trade Show and Merchandise Stores Open
8:30 am WB SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP B: Junior, followed by Intermediate, followed by Senior
Followed by: WB SHEEP SHOW B: Prospect, Progress, and Market
Followed by: SUPREME CHAMPION SHEEP SELECTION SHOW B
12 pm Official Release of all animals
On behalf of everyone working hard to make Western Bonanza a success this year, we want to thank all of our sponsors, judges, and exhibitors because none of this would be possible without you!

Thanks,
Adrianne

On 2011-02-07 0 comments

Hello All,

Below is a recap of the swine show. We have the schedule here for you, as well as some more information about the show! I hope you all are excited to see what the Swine Committee has in store for you! They are hard at work getting ready to put on their most successful show yet. The hog crew looks to be very experienced this year, which should make for a smooth run! Cheers,

Swine Show eligible exhibitor age: 9 to 19 years as of January 1, 2011
 Prospect, Progress and Market Divisions
Classes will be broken after Official Weigh-in
SHOWMANSHIP A classes will begin at 9:30am on Saturday followed by Hog Show A. Only hogs entered in Show A can show in Showmanship A.
 BARROW DERBY classes will begin following Showmanship A on Saturday. Barrows must be entered in SHOW A.
 Barrow Derby classes will be broken by weight
 Barrow Derby Premiums: Paid to Champion & Reserve only
o Champion Barrow- $200; Reserve Champion Barrow: $150
o Champion & Reserve Barrow will receive Banners and prizes.
 SHOWMANSHIP B classes will begin at 9:30 am on Sunday followed by Hog Show B. Only hogs entered in Show B can show in Showmanship B.
 Champion Premiums: Show A & B:
o Supreme Hog - $500; Res. Supreme Hog - $350
 Trophy Buckles, jackets and Banners for Supreme and Reserve Supreme Hogs and Trophy Buckles for Junior, Intermediate and Senior Showmanship winners.
 Awards for Prospect, Progress and Market Division Champions
 Complete awards program and premium payout in Show A and Show B

2011 Judges:
o Brian Anderson, KS
o Aaron Cooper, TX

Friday Feb. 18th

9 am Arrivals for all species accepted Vendors Accepted
12-6 pm Western Bonanza Trade Show and Merchandise Stores Open
6 pm Maine-Anjou SKILL-A-THON (open to all WB exhibitors)
6-8 pm Official Swine weigh-in
8 pm Late Entries Deadline
10 pm Deadline for all Friday arrivals and Livestock Office Closing Time

Saturday Feb. 19th NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED!
6-7 am Arrivals for all species accepted
6-7:30 am Official Swine weigh-in
8am -6 pm Western Bonanza Trade Show and Merchandise Stores Open
9:30 am WB SWINE SHOWMANSHIP A: Junior, followed by Intermediate, followed by Senior
Followed by: WB BARROW DERBY & SELECTION OF CHAMPION & RESERVE BARROW
Followed by: WB SWINE SHOW A: Prospect, Progress, and Market
Followed by: SUPREME CHAMPION SWINE SELECTION SHOW A
12 pm Official release of animals begins (Exhibitors must obtain official release) No releases from 7 am to 12 pm
6 pm CJLA Banquet
9 pm Livestock Office CLOSED











Sunday Feb. 20th
5-7:30 am Official Release of animals: No animals will be released between 7:30am and 12pm
8am -3 pm Western Bonanza Trade Show and Merchandise Stores Open
9:30 am WB SWINE SHOWMANSHIP B: Junior, followed by Intermediate, followed by Senior
Followed by: WB SWINE SHOW B: Prospect, Progress, and Market
Followed by: SUPREME CHAMPION SWINE SELECTION SHOW B
12 pm Official Release of all animals
Schedule can be changed by management at any time.

On 2011-02-04 0 comments

Howdy!

The Western Bonanza is quickly approaching and the Beef Show Committee is working hard to make sure all the details are in order.
Here is the 2011 Beef Show schedule for you to look over. You will notice that not many changes have been made from previous years. However, as we have mentioned, the Beef Committee is excited about a new show ring set-up and class check-in procedure. They hope that these subtle changes will allow the show to run even smoother!
If you want to see the complete livestock show schedule for all the species or want more Western Bonanza details, visit our website!
~ Gina Cirimele, Ashley Coffey, & Cortney Newby
(Your Beef Committee Media Team)
Friday February 18th
9 am  Arrivals for all species accepted
4-7 pm  Official weigh-in of Steers, Market Heifers, and ALL Commercial Heifers
6 pm  Maine-Anjou SKILL-A-THON (open to all WB exhibitors)
6:30-7 pm  Entries accepted for Beef Fitting Contest at beef show ring
7 pm  Sullivan's Supply Beef Cattle Fitting Contest and Exhibitor Social
8 pm  DEADLINE FOR HEIFER PAPER CHECK-IN (Livestock Office)
8 pm  Late Entries Deadline
10 pm  Deadline for all Friday arrivals and Livestock Office Closing Time
Saturday February 19th
6-7 am  Arrivals for all species accepted
6-7 am  Official Steer and Market Heifer weigh-in
8 am  WB BEEF SHOWMANSHIP A: Class 1 of each age division will begin at 8 am (heifers and steers compete together)
 Ring A - Intermediate
 Ring B - Senior
Ring C - Junior
 Heifer Show A will begin immediately following completion of ALL Beef Showmanship competitions.
Followed by:
WB BREEDING HEIFER SHOW A and B: Angus, AOB, Maine-Anjou, Maine Tainer, Chianina /Chimaine, Shorthorn, Hereford, Commercial. Rotation 1: TBA

Rotation 2: TBA Rotation 3: TBA
Followed by:  SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE SELECTION SHOW A
Followed by:  BRED/OWNED SHOW & SUPREME CHAMPION B&O SELECTION
Followed by:  Completion of HEIFER SHOW B - SELECTION OF SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE SHOW B
6 pm  CJLA Banquet
9 pm  Livestock Office CLOSED
Sunday February 19th
5-7:30 am  Official Release of animals: No animals will be released between 7:30am and 12pm
8 am  WB BEEF SHOWMANSHIP B: Class 1 of each age division will begin at 8 am (heifers and steers compete together)
 Ring A - Intermediate
 Ring B - Senior
Ring C - Junior
 Steer Show A will begin immediately following completion of ALL Beef Showmanship competitions.
Followed by:
WB STEER AND MARKET HEIFER SHOW A & B Prospect: British*, AOC, and Black, followed by Champion Prospect Steer Selection (points only) Prospect Heifers followed by Champion Prospect Heifer Selection Followed by Overall Champion Prospect Selection Progress: British*, AOC, and Black followed by Champion Progress Steer Selection (points only) Progress Heifers followed by Champion Progress Selection Followed by Overall Champion Progress Selection Market: British*, AOC, and Black Champion Market Steer Selection (points only) Market Heifers followed by Champion Market Selection Followed by Overall Champion Market Selection * Hereford, Angus and Shorthorn steers will be shown together in the British Division (WB STEER SHOW B will begin following champion selection of each of the Breed Divisions in SHOW A)
Followed by: SUPREME CHAMPION STEER SELECTION SHOW A
Followed by: SUPREME CHAMPION STEER SELECTION SHOW BFollowed by: CHAMPION SELECTION OF CALIFORNIA CLUB CALF ASSOCIATION

12 pm Official Release of all animals

Schedule can be changed by management at any time.

This steer was shown in the second year of Western Bonanza in Santa Maria, CA in 1986. This steer, exhibited by Mike Wolfe, went on to receive Grand Champion honors at the CA mid-state fair! Thank you Mike for sharing!

On 2011-02-02 0 comments

Hey Bonanza Followers!
I know you’ve been hearing a lot about our excitement as the Media Committee, but today we want to let you in on the excitement of the species committees—Specifically the Swine Committee!
Hog entries really rolled in for this February’s Western Bonanza show. Committee chairs Chandler Wilson and Mollie Salinger are ready to see the numbers soar up to an all time high; especially in the newest hog division, the Barrow Derby! Overall, they want to see the show run smoothly and with their very experienced committee members, Chandler and Mollie see the show running smoother than ever.


In talking to the committee members themselves, Christina Cefalu said that she showed hogs when she was younger. She’s excited to be on the other side of things now, and to see how well the exhibitors do this year.
Similarly, Eric Frizzie said that he is looking forward to seeing the quality of the pigs and how they compare to other shows that he’s been to over the years. Eric, like the rest of the Bonanza Team, made a point of saying that he is excited to help the kids succeed in their showing endeavors at Bonanza.
Like many of us, this year is Sean Landberg’s first time at Bonanza. He is very enthusiastic about experiencing Bonanza for the first time, and hopefully being able to return next year.
As you can see, the Swine Committee is off to a great start this year. And we are looking forward to seeing all of their hard work pay off in February!
Until then,
Allison Grayson and Erin Vickerman (Bonanza’s Hog Media Team!)

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