🐇 2026 Summer Showdown — Workshops, Education & ARBA Shows
Hosted by Beehive State RBA, Mountain Cavies Association & USU Extension July 17 & 18
📥 Download the Full 2026 Catalog by clicking here ➡️ https://canva.link/9ijepb7l172ti2k
⭐ 2026 Summer Workshops & Shows
Hosted by Beehive State RBA, Mountain Cavies Association & USU Extension
This two‑day event blends hands‑on education, 4‑H practice stations, 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.
🗓️ Schedule of Events — 2026 Summer Showdown
Friday • July 17th
🎓 4‑H Practice Stations
Friday July 17th, 2026, Check In 10:00 AM, stations begin 10:30 AM
• State & National contest practice • Skill‑building activities • Hands‑on learning
*** Youth - be sure to be in your 4H showmanship attire ***
🐰 ARBA Specialty Rabbit Shows
Friday July 17th, 2026, Check In 5:00 PM Show starts 6:00 PM
• Lots-a Lops • War of the Wools • Rare & Wonderful • Meat Makers • Tiny-but Mighty
Saturday • July 18th
🐇ARBA Rabbit Shows Open & Youth — A, B, and C
Check‑in: 8:00 AM Judging Begins: 9:00 AM.
🎀 Red, White & Blue Jackpot
Start Time: After BIS
🐇 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:
- Ear #, Breed, Variety, Class, Sex
- Ear #, Breed, Variety, Class, Sex
- 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.
🏅 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)
