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🐇 2026 Summer Showdown — Workshops, Education & ARBA Shows

Hosted by Beehive State RBA, Mountain Cavies Association & Utah State University Extension July 17

📥 Download the Full 2026 Catalog by clicking here ➡️  https://canva.link/9ijepb7l172ti2k 

  

 

⭐ 2026 Summer Workshops & Shows

Hosted by Beehive State RBA, Mountain Cavies Association & Utah State University Extension July 17–18, 2026

This two‑day event blends hands‑on education, 4‑H practice stations, workshops, and a full slate of ARBA‑sanctioned rabbit and cavy shows. It is designed for youth, families, breeders, and exhibitors who want a friendly, educational summer show experience.

 

🎓 Education & Workshops

Highlighting the following learning opportunities:

4‑H Stations

• State contest practice • Skill‑building activities • Hands‑on learning

Workshops

• Backyard homesteading • Rabbit & cavy care • Show preparation • Breed education


🐰 Specialty Shows

Friday July 19th, 2026

• Lotsa Lops   • War of the Wools   • Rare & Wonderful   • Meat Makers   • Tiny But Mighty   • Coats of Many Textures (Rex, Satin, Silver Fox)


🐇 Rabbit Shows

Open Shows: A, B, C Youth Shows: A, B, C Red, White & Blue Jackpot

Each show provides exhibitors multiple opportunities for evaluation and placements.

 

🐹 Cavy Shows

Hosted by Mountain Cavies Association • MCA Show A   • MCA Show B

 

🐇 Rabbit Entry Information — 2026 Summer Showdown

Deadlines

Entries due: 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 13th, 2026 Corrections due: 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 Late entries will not be accepted — no exceptions.

💌 How to Enter

Email all rabbit entries to the show secretary:

Dolores Morris morrisrex@yahoo.com

Please put “BEEHIVE RBA” in the subject line.

In the body of the email, include:

  • Exhibitor Name
  • Mailing Address
  • City, State & Zip Code
  • Email Address
  • Whether you are entering Open or Youth
  • Which shows you are entering (Open A, Open B, All Open Shows, etc.)

Then list each rabbit as follows:

  1. Ear #, Breed, Variety, Class, Sex
  2. Ear #, Breed, Variety, Class, Sex
  3. Ear #, Breed, Variety, Class, Sex

Entry Fee: $5 per rabbit, per show

🚫 Important Entry Notes

To keep the secretary’s inbox clear and the entry process smooth, please do not send:

  • “Did you receive my entry” messages
  • “How many ___ are entered” questions
  • “Who else is entered” questions
  • Duplicate entries “just in case."

If you have a screenshot of your sent entry, any issues can be resolved from that.

 

🗓️ Schedule of Events — 2026 Summer Showdown

Friday • July 17th

🐇 Rabbit Shows — A, B, and C

Check‑in: 8:00 a.m. Judging Begins: 9:00 a.m.

🎀 Red, White & Blue Jackpot

Start Time: 4:00 p.m.

🐹 Cavy Shows — A and B

Check‑in: 6:00 p.m. Judging Begins: 9:00 a.m.

🎓 4‑H Practice Stations

State contest–style rotation stations for skill practice. Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

🌾 Backyard Homestead Training

A general overview of rabbit selection & harvesting, an introduction to raising quail, and an introduction to fur & fiber. Start Time: 10:00 a.m.

Saturday • July 18th

🎀 Specialty Shows

• Lotsa Lops • War of Wools • Rare & Wonderful • Meat Makers • Tiny But Mighty • Coats of Many Textures — Rex, Satin, Silver Fox

Start Time: 4:00 p.m.

  

🏅 Official ARBA & ACBA Sanctions

ARBA Sanctioned Show   Eric Stewart, Executive Director P.O. Box 400, Knox, PA 16232 arba.net Sanction Fees: $15 Open, $10 Youth Membership: • New Member $20/year ($50/3 years) • Husband/Wife $30/year ($75/3 years) • Youth $12/year ($30/3 years)

ACBA National Specialty   Longview, TX — April 10–13, 2026 Membership: • New Member $25/year ($60/3 years) • Youth $20/year ($45/3 years) • Family $30/year ($75/3 years)

Event poster featuring rabbits, guinea pig, ribbons, and patriotic theme for July 17-18.

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