Lodging Options: There is a motel in Ontario – the Driftwood INN Local campgrounds – Downtown Ontario Horse Camping – Wildcat Mountain Campground. SCHEDULE Wednesday Evening 5:00 - ? – Meet & Greet for early arrivals at Rivers End Bar for dinner/social hour Thursday 8:00-9:00 – Breakfast at Rivers End 9:30-10:30 – Welcome Speech/Speaker 10:30-11:00 – Wrap up speech/Round Table type discussions amongst members 11:00 – 4:30 – Events (Horseback Riding, Canoeing, Countryside tours, etc) - Members have the choice of what they would like to do. ** Note - If you choose to go horseback riding, you need to bring your own horses. 5:00 - ? – Rivers End for Dinner/Social hour. Followed by a campfire at the VRBO house and a possible musician. Friday 8:30-9:30 – Breakfast at Rivers End 10:00 - Tour of the produce auction in Cashton with Jacob Hills 11:00 – Produce auction starts with members having the chance to engage in selling, ringing, etc.
The Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction has been supporting Wisconsin youth actively involved in agriculture for 50 years.Our mission is to educate and encourage Wisconsin State Fair youth exhibitors to produce high-quality livestock that will provide wholesome and nutritious products while providing a platform for enhancing and strengthening the agriculture community of Wisconsin and fostering a better understanding of the agriculture industry throughout our society.
The 2024 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is being held in Cadott, Wisconsin from August 13 - 15. This is the 70th year the show has been held. It moves around the State of Wisconsin to farms and communities educating attendees in and about agriculture. We are expecting 45,000 people to attend the 3-day show that will feature 500 exhibitors selling products and services to agribusinesses, farmers, rural residents, landowners and more. The show offers a variety of programming that includes: Field Demonstrations for alfalfa and winter wheat Ride 'n Drive opportunities with vehicles Drone Technology demonstrations Equine Area with Arena and Round Pen Events Youth Agriculture Adventure with activities for kids Beef breed displays and handling demonstrations Rural Events Center with local non-profit and commercial displays Progress Pavilion featuring a soil pit and government agency assistance
Join us on Wednesday, August 14th for the 2024 Illinois State Auctioneer Championship that will be held during the Illinois State Fair! Illinois auctioneers will compete at 10 AM on the Lincoln Stage at The Illinois State Fair for the opportunity to be crowned the 2024 Illinois State Champion Auctioneer! We are excited to host the LIVE Auction Championship on our Facebook page; Illinois State Auctioneers Association - ISAA. This event is is Open To The Public. FREE To Attend. Cheer for your favorite auctioneer competitor. Join Us & Register Bid To WIN on items being auctioned off by the contestants. At 5:00pm, the Champion and Reserve Champion will participate in the Auctioneers' Team at the 2024 Governor’s Sale of Champions! * The crowned Illinois State Champion and Reserve Champion Auctioneers will participate in the Illinois Governor's Sale of Champions later that afternoon at the Illinois State Fair. (To watch this event LIVE, Click the Link HERE: https://multimedia.illinois.gov/fair/saleofchampions.html) If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Illinois State Auctioneers Association, please contact Cissy Tabor, Executive Director, (312) 702-2117 or isaadirector@gmail.com
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If you're a Benefit Auction Professional, the Benefit Auction Summit is one annual event you won't want to miss! This year's summit focuses on methods and tools to better yourself and your business. Come join your fellow benefit auction pros to learn the best tips and tools of the trade and get set for the future. Open your mind to new benefit auction ideas and develop your services to better meet the needs of your clients. Who should invest in attending? Fundraising auction professionals and team members looking to improve your business, gain new ideas, recharge batteries, and connect with some of the best networking contacts in the industry. Interested in learning more? Join the Community Conversation on Wed, June 26 @ 10:00 am, CT
South Dakota Auctioneers Association will be hosting the Bid Calling State Contest at the South Dakota State Fair. You need to be a member of the SDAA and be in good standing to compete. Upon winning, you will host the fun auction at the South Dakota Auctioneers Convention in June and emcee the next year's contest.