This year's Rabbit and Poultry Expo has invited 4-H clubs to attend so those interested in joining can learn about different clubs in Manatee County.
Shows, Fair, and Workshops
Mrs. McGonegal's showmanship clinic Tues. Oct. 7, 14, 21, and 28th 4:30 pm
Held at her house- 1516 64th Street East Bradenton
4-H sponsored Rabbit Show Sat. Dec. 6th registration begins 8 am, Show 9 am
Cook/Powell Arena
Fair information:
New exhibitors ethics class Sat. Oct. 18th 9 am to 11am
All new exhibitors must have an ethics class to participate in the fair.
CLOVERBUDS ARE EXCEPT!
Mandatory Rabbit Meeting Sat. Oct. 25th 9 am- 1 pm
Cook/Powell Arena
ShoWorks on-line registration for the 2026 Fair Oct. 25th & 26th
Entry fee $5 meat pen entry fee $10 1 rabbit exhibitor pass $30
You will be able to begin registration at the mandatory meeting.
Sat. Jan. 10th Fair Rabbit Barn set-up 9 am Cook/Powell Arena
Wed. Jan. 14th Fair rabbit check-in 2 pm to 6 pm Cook/Powell Arena
Thurs. Jan. 15th 6 pm Fair Rabbit Show Cook/Powell Arena
Fri. Jan 16th 6 pm Rabbit Showmanship Cook/Powell Arena
Sat. Jan. 17th - new event- Rabbit teams skill-a-thon time-TBA
Sat. Jan. 17th Rabbit Meat pen audition approx. 4 pm Mosaic Arena
Sat. Jan 17th ** 8:00 to 8:30 Rabbit Check-out and barn clean up
Sat. Jan. 24th 7:30 Award's Ceremony Mosaic Arena
For more fair information go to: manateecountyfair.com
Spring 2025 showmanship information