Join us at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center to experience an action packed two days and two nights full of fantastic speakers, delicious food and top quality bison along with fellow bison producers and enthusiasts.

Whether you’re a seasoned member or brand new to the WBA – this is the one to come to. Beautiful and quality bison stock from some of the best producers in the business, educational presentations, and a chance to meet your fellow producers. This is a fantastic opportunity to buy, sell, or simply be a part helping promote this amazing animal and build the future of the bison industry.

• Tuesday, December 9th -

  • 8am-12pm- Unload Bison

    Arrival & unloading of Bison

  • 1pm- Bison Judging Begins

    Live judging of bison

  • 3pm- Board of Directors Meeting

  • 5:30-6:30pm- Herd Hangout

    Drinks and casual networking

    Time to meet new ranchers and reconnect with friends

  • 6:30-9pm- The Roundup & Report

    Dinner Buffet

    Annual Membership Meeting & Elections

    State of the Industry Update

    Socializing and Networking with producers across the West

• Wednesday, December 10th-

  • 9am- Herd Huddle (Kick off and Introductions)

  • Meet fellow attendees, share where you’re from & introduce ranches

  • 9:30-10:30am- From Hoof to Home (Ranch Retail: marketing, selling, Distribution)

  • Learn strategies for selling bison, distribution channels and marketing

  • 10:30-12pm- From Grass to Growth: Managing Pastures, Pregnancies, and Calving Timing

  • 12-1pm- Lunch Provided

  • 1-2:30pm- What’s In Your Bison Emergency Kit: How to be Ready for the Unexpected

  • 2:30-3:30pm- Bison Wisdom Exchange

  • Sharing tips, tricks, and ranching experience with peers

  • 2:30-4pm- Bison Wisdom Exchange

  • 5-6pm- Herd Hangout (Evening Social Hour)

  • Big Stampede Dinner (Evening Banquet Dinner)

  • Buffalo Feast

  • NBA update

  • Show Awards & Recognition

  • Fun Auction & Games

• Thursday, December 11th -

  • 8-8:30am- Judges’ Comments

  • Insights & feedback from the judges

  • 10am- The Buffalo Stampede Auction (Live Animal Simulcast Auction)

    Live auction of bison, with immediate load-out following the auction

  • Load out of bison begins directly after sale

  • TBA New Board Members Meeting