Esperanza Bonanza

09/10/2026

A big THANK YOU to the Esperanza Bonanza Committee for their gracious donation and continued support. It's an honor to work with them.

05/12/2026

05/09/2026

☀️ TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY OF ESPERANZA BONANZA! 🎡🔥

What an incredible week it has been! Friday night was a HUGE turnout, and we want to thank everyone who came out and made the carnival such a success! ❤️

Today is your LAST CHANCE to experience all the fun, food, rides, and entertainment at Esperanza Bonanza!

📅 Saturday, May 9
🕐 Carnival Opens at 1PM
☀️ Sunny all day with a HIGH of 80° — perfect carnival weather!
🎟 Gate Entry: ONLY $3 Per Person
🎢 Unlimited Ride Wristbands: $25 ALL DAY

🔥 SPECIAL EVENT TONIGHT 🔥
🤼 LIVE WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT
📍 Main Stage
🕖 Starts at 7PM

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come enjoy the final day with us! Let’s end Esperanza Bonanza with an unforgettable Saturday night! 🎠🎶🍔



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05/08/2026

☀️ FRIDAY NIGHT AT ESPERANZA BONANZA! 🎡🎶🍔

Yesterday was AMAZING! Thank you to everyone who came out and made Thursday night such a great success! The weather was perfect, the rides were packed, and the community showed up strong! ❤️

And guess what? Friday is looking even BETTER! 🌤️
We’re expecting beautiful sunny weather all day with a high of 75° — the perfect evening for carnival rides, great food, games, and family fun!

📅 Friday, May 8
🕓 Carnival Opens at 4PM
🎟 Gate Entry: ONLY $2 Per Person
🎢 Unlimited Ride Wristbands: $25

🎤 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT starts at 7PM on the Main Stage!

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come make memories with us at Esperanza Bonanza! 🎠✨

05/06/2026

🚨 WEATHER UPDATE – ESPERANZA BONANZA 🚨

Due to inclement weather, tonight’s carnival festivities for Wednesday, May 6 have been CANCELLED for the safety of our guests, vendors, and staff.

🎡 GOOD NEWS — Esperanza Bonanza WILL still be open:
✅ Thursday, May 7 | 4PM–10PM | FREE Entry
✅ Friday, May 8 | 4PM–11PM | $2 Entry
✅ Saturday, May 9 | 1PM–11PM | $3 Entry

🎟 Unlimited ride wristbands available every night for just $25!

We appreciate everyone’s understanding and can’t wait to see you Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for an amazing weekend of family, food, fun, and community! 🌟

05/06/2026

🎉 Come see us at Esperanza Bonanza! 🐄🐔

We’ll be there serving up your favorite chicken all day long 🍗✨

And keep an eye out… you just might spot your favorite Cow making an appearance too 👀❤️🐮

Wednesday, May 6 | 4 PM – 10 PM
Thursday, May 7 | 4 PM – 10 PM
Friday, May 8 | 4 PM – 11 PM
Saturday, May 9 | 1 PM – 11 PM

Come hungry, we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

05/05/2026

This rain has Esperanza Bonanza week feeling a little nostalgic… 🌧️

Back in the early days, it used to rain all the time — but one thing never changed…

👉 IT NEVER STOPPED THE SHOW.

And this year is no different — because we are BACK TOGETHER AGAIN! 🔥🎉

🎉🔥 ESPERANZA BONANZA IS BACK! 🔥🎉

Back to our roots — May 6–9, 2026 at the Marion Sports Complex. After a year off, it’s time to bring the community back where it belongs.

🎡 Carnival
🍖 BBQ Competition
🎶 Live Music
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family • Food • Fun • Community

👉 Calling all pitmasters!
There’s still time to get your team signed up. If you’ve been thinking about competing — this is your moment.

📲 Message us or call Marty Milligan at 901-604-3103 to lock in your spot.

Let’s get TOGETHER AGAIN and keep the tradition alive — rain or shine! 🚀🎡🚀

05/03/2026

🔥 LAST CALL: Esperanza Bonanza BBQ Competition 🔥

Time is running out—this is your final shot to lock in your spot at the pit. If you’ve got the skill, now’s the moment to prove it.

📅 May 8th & 9th, 2026

🍖 Main Competition Entry Fees:
• Ribs: $100
• Pulled Pork: $100
• Combo (Ribs + Pulled Pork): $175

🏆 Main Category Prizes (Ribs & Pulled Pork):
🥇 1st Place: $500
🥈 2nd Place: $250
🥉 3rd Place: $100

👑 Grand Champion:
💰 $1,000 Cash Prize

🔥 Ancillary Categories – $15 Entry Each:
• Wings
• Sauce
• Anything But
• Friday Evening Cocktail
• Saturday Brunch Bloody Mary

🏅 Ancillary Payouts:
• Wings, Sauce & Anything But:
🥇 $75 | 🥈 $50

🍹 Showdowns:
• Friday Cocktail – Winner takes all entry fees
• Saturday Bloody Mary – Winner takes all entry fees

📞 Register Now:
• Marty Milligan: 901-604-3103
• Martin Milligan: 901-299-1909

No more waiting. No more “maybe next time.”
If you’re serious about BBQ, this is where you show up and show out.

🔥 Big flavor. Big stakes. Final call.

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04/26/2026

Friday night starting at 7-10. May 8,2026