E. Waldo Ward and Son Open House
Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004
Just some of the things that took place at the E. Waldo Ward and Son Open House
Quick draw shooting demonstrations by Jon "Trickshot" Wilson
Ward's Bottling Factory Tours
Crafts Demonstrations
Vendor Booths
Classic Automobiles
Antique Engines Exhibit
Old-Time Printing Press Demonstrations
Apple Pressing
Ward's Gift Store was open
E. Waldo Ward and Son is Sierra Madre's oldest operating business and last working ranch. Click on a photo to enlarge it.
Since the age of five, Trickshot has been amazing crowds and fans with his unique shooting skills.
He has received national recognition for winning the Gold Medal in International Skeet at the 1997 U.S. Nationals.
Trickshot’s skills in “Extreme” hand-eye coordination were demonstrated by winning the 2004 World Thumbing Fast Draw Championship – “the fastest sport in the world.”
With a keen sense of responsibility to the sport, Trickshot has committed himself to teaching gun handling and safety to both children and adults.
A machinist by trade, Trickshot has brought his extensive experience in the aerospace industry to the world of extreme outdoor sports and shooting sports.
He has taken the lead in advancing the sport of Fast Draw as he has become one of the premier fast draw gun builders in the world.
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Some other upcoming Sierra Madre events of interest
Huck Finn Day March
SMVFA Easter Egg Hunt April
Sierra Madre Friends of the Library Art Fair May
Sierra Madre Surf Club Annual Luau June
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Father's Retreat House Fiesta June
Fourth of July July
American Cancer Society Relay for Life Sept
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Sierra Madre Pioneer Days Association Mission Statement
The specific purpose for which this nonprofit corporation is organized is the planning and implementation of informative, historically significant, and entertaining activities with the goal of educating our community and interested members of surrounding foothill communities about Sierra Madre's captivating past.