The
Los Banos Chamber of Commerce and the Sundowners
Single Action Shooting Club are pleased to announce that the 2008 California
State Championship will be held on October 10 - 12, 2008 at the Merced County
Spring Fairgrounds, 403 F St., Los Banos, CA 93635. Sanctioned by the Cowboy
Fast Draw Association, this gunfight promises to bring many of the best shooters
in the world of Cowboy Fast Draw to Los Banos for this three day shootout.
The
Championship will be part of the Henry Miller Wild West Weekend a celebration of
town founder, local history and continued cultural diversity. The committee has planned a fun
filled weekend for the whole family. Contests and games
for the children, A Hot Air Balloon Rally, Cow Pie Bingo, an Old West Costume contest, live music, craft vendors
and much, much more.
The competition kicks
off on Friday October 10th with a 21' Cowboy Fast Draw elimination showdown with CFDA Gunfighters
from throughout the United States vying for their share of the Championship title
and prize. A minimum of $7000.00 in cash plus merchandise prizes will be awarded
to the top guns of this two day match.
Sunday
will be home to the Frank "Lefty" Manzanedo Celebrity
shoot. Lefty was a well respected and proactive member of the Los
Banos community. He was also a veteran Fast Draw gunfighter who competed in
the sport at its beginning over 30 years ago. In his honor local celebrities will
pair off with CFDA Gunflighters
in a pro-am contest with proceeds going to local charities.
For those who are fans of the "Big Iron" like Los Banos
residents Will York and John Whala we have added a special Shootists event on
Sunday, The Will "Tawodi" York - "Big
John Skinner " Whala Shootist Championship.
In the CFDA Shootist category it is mandatory that gunfighters use 1800's style
Slim Jim holsters and 7 1/2" single action revolvers. This will be a 3X elimination
shootout at 21'. Entry fee for this contest will be $30.00. The top
gunhand will receie a custom engraved Championship belt buckle. Women and
men will compete in the same group.
