"Annie Oakley Western Arts Showcase (tm)"
& Ohio Regional Wild West Arts Club Convention/ N.U.S.K.T.C.
July 27 - 29, 2007
(during Annie Oakley Days festival in Greenville, Ohio)

Participation is open to the public!
Please PRE-REGISTER! BUY TICKETS ONLINE AT WWW.OHIOWWAC.ORG!!
Registration Opens February 10, 2007 and Closes July 22, 2007

See, learn, and participate with the best in Whip Artistry,
Trick Roping, Knife & Tomahawk Throwing, & Western Gunspinning.
See Demonstrations in Movie Stunt work, archery, and much more!
Enjoy two showcases by some of the best names in Western Arena Arts!

One act from the Saturday showcase will be chosen to perform at the
Awards Show!

NOTE TO WWAC MEMBERS:
This is STILL the Ohio Regional WWAC convention. Nothing has changed
but the name. Any rumors you may have heard otherwise are invalid.

Contests include:

Bullwhip Fast Draw
Whip Speed & Accuracy
Big Loop
Most Texas Skips
Most Unusual Rope Trick
NEW! Lariat Artistry Style & Technique!
Fancy Gunspinning
Knife Throwing**
Tomahawk Throwing
Best Costume
GLD Enterprises & Productions Oustanding Showmanship Award
& Much More!

**IKTHOF is holding the Northern US Knife Throwing Championship at
the Annie Oakley Western Arts Showcase in 2007. Note- To participate
in the Championship throw you must have a full participation
registration. For details contact Kirk Bass by email at
kirk@....

Full Participation Pre-registration Ticket:

$50 for organization members (IKTHOF,WWAC,SAWA) and $60 for non-
members.
Click here to register online. (Credit Cards via PayPal only.)

Full Participation At-The-Gate Ticket (Cash only):
$60 for organization members and $70 for non-members.

Full participation ticket includes:

Entry to Annie Oakley Days
Participation in all AOWAS activities
Admission to the Garst Museum
Admission to the Formal Chuck Wagon Dinner & Awards Show
Participation in all WWAC / SAWA / IKTHOF workshops and contests.

Other ticket pricing ... Same rates for members or non-members:

One-Day participation ticket : $25 per person
Includes: Participation in workshops and practices.
(Note: One-day pass participants cannot compete in contests.)

"Fancy Dress" Chuck Wagon DINNER & AWARDS SHOW ticket: $20 / Person

Awards SHOW ONLY Tickets: Pre-Register $5 / person
At the door: $10 / Person.

Overview of Schedule (All scheduling subject to change):

Friday July 27 (This event opens Friday at 10AM so we encourage
participants to arrive early!)

10AM Opening Ceremonies

11AM Workshops & Open Practice Begins
Open practice on knife ranges with range officer
Solitary Performance / Showmanship Workshop
Basic Whip Artistry
Lariat Artistry Workshop
Beginners Gunspinning Workshop
Performer's Guide To Self Promotion Workshop

6PM Come join us in the barn for old-time Western movies!
8PM Campfire food and fun the BASS CAMP.

Saturday July 28

Parade - 9AM (Leave at 8:15 for starting point)
8:30AM Open Practice knife range
**Throwers meeting at 9:00am and contests to begin after meeting. (If
you are interested in walking the parade let me know and you will be
placed into the throwing rotation when you return.)
Along with the knife and hawk contests, we will also have a Mini Gold
Cup throw. Time permitting the Mini Gold Cup will take place on
saturday after the other throws. If not it will be on sunday. If
you are interested in throwing in the Mini GOld Cup please let me
know so I can plan accordingly. Any questions regarding this throw
please feel free to contact me at kirkmel@...

12 Noon - Contests Begin
Rope, Gunspinning, Whip
3PM Public Showcase #1
6PM Awards Dinner
7:30PM Awards Show

The awards dinner and show will be held at the Garst Museum.
Dress in your best Western Sunday-go-to-meetin' clothes!

Sunday July 29

10AM Open Practice & Workshops Begin (TBA)
1PM Public Showcase #2
4PM Official Closing

SPONSORS & SPECIAL THANKS:

Gary, Sr. & Lois Deer
Doug Smith
Kirk & Melodee Bass
The Annie Oakley Days Committee
The Garst Museum
GLD Enterprises & Productions : Entertainment
GLD Enterprises Whip Artistry Studio
The Brothers & Co. Entertainers
Professor Karns Classic Magic
Gary Deer & Sons
International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame
Society of American Whip Artistry
Wild West Arts Club


General Notices & Rules (No Exceptions):

No controlled substances or alcoholic beverages are permitted on the
grounds.
No firearms are to be discharged - blanks or otherwise.*
No smoking is permitted in any structure or tent-covered area.
No participants may use whips, guns, knives, or other 'weapons'
outside the event area.
No one under the age of 18 is permitted to attend without a legal
guardian present.

Violation of any of these rules is grounds for ejection from the
event without refund.

*Note: The discharge of firearms without a permit on the fairgrounds
is illegal.

Registration:

Each participant must submit a signed registration form. You can
download, print, and mail the registration page or pay your
registration online.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION

Go to the Ohio WWAC website, www.ohiowwac.org, to download the form.
Or you can email or call 937-902-4857 to have a registration packet
mailed to you.

BUY TICKETS ONLINE AT WWW.OHIOWWAC.ORG!!

You can pay for your Annie Oakley Days registration right here using
your PayPal account.

You can also pay by credit card via PayPal.

Please read descriptions of all ticket information listed above.
Sorry, no refunds will be issued.

Once registered you will receive your registration packet either via
email. The

$50 Full Participation Member Ticket (WWAC / IKTHOF / SAWA)
$60 Full Participation Non-Member Ticket (General Public)
$25 One-Day Participation Ticket
$20 Awards Dinner & Show Ticket Only
$5 Awards Show Only Ticket (Dinner Not Included)

Sponsor a trophy! Want to help out but can't attend? Sponsor a
trophy for just $20!!!

Please do not call the national WWAC office for information about
Annie Oakley Days.

If you have questions or concerns about this event please contact
GERY L. DEER at GLD Enterprises & Productions at (937) 902-4857 or
email gdeer@...

CAMPING ON THE GROUNDS:

Camping is available on the fairground at $5 per night for WWAC,
SAWA, and IKTHOF members. Non-member can either pay the full price
at the campground of $15 per night or join the WWAC, SAWA, or IKTHOF
to receive the discounted rate.

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