Costume Class - New for 2026!  This year, we will have an optional costume contest at the end of the rabbit show. 

Youth must be enrolled (and approved) in 4-H Online, register for the show, and pay the registration fee by the deadline, as well as maintain a project record book about the process that they submit for judging ahead of the show to compete in the show. Youth ages 5-18, as of January 1, 2026, that wish to show their own rabbit should register and learn more about the 4-H Rabbit Show.  

Registration is not currently open.  Check back in March 2026 or email April Bowman at awbowman@ncsu.edu to be notified when registration opens.

Registration deadline is May 1, 2026.

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• 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Tutorial - South Dakota State University Extension

Important Dates to Know:

• May 1, 2026 - Registration deadline for the 4-H Rabbit Show

• June 1, 2026 - Project Record Books Due

• June 16, 2026 @ 10 a.m. - NCD 4-H Poultry & Rabbit Show - Location:  King American Legion Post 290, 432 South Main Street, King, NC (in the barn).