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Nebraska State Fair, Branded Bonanza

Wyoming
Event Coordinator
Monica Mohr
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Event Location

501 E Fonner Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
United States

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Event Description

Branded Bonanza is coming to the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island, NE, August 22-23, 2025!

Approximately 16 wild horses will be available for adoption or sale, first come first served. 

Getting there: From HWY 80, take Exit 314, go north (road name changes to S Locust St. Turn right on to Fonner Park.

Branded Bonanza is a community-driven training event that pairs wild horses or burros with horsemen and women from across the country. The goal of this competition is not to "win," but rather offer an opportunity for the trainer to improve their horsemanship and for the horse or burro to gain the skills they need to be successful in their new, domestic life. As a trainer or spectator, you will gain access to a true community of supportive folks just like you who are here to see to the success of these formerly wild horses and burros.

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To learn more about the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Program, including adoption requirements, visit blm.gov/whb or contact the national information center at 866-468-7826 or [email protected].

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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.