This year's Rabbit and Poultry Expo has invited 4-H clubs to attend so those interested in joining can learn about clubs in Manatee County.
Shows and Workshops
Mrs. McGonegal's showmanship clinic Tues. Oct. 7, 14, 21, and 28th 4:30 pm
Held at her house- please check the 4-H Weekly Update for more information
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
Showmanship Scorecard - Cloverbud Age Division
Showmanship Scorecard - Does
Showmanship Scorecard - Bucks
Rabbit Questions to Study for Manatee County Fair
Spring 2025 showmanship information