BLUEBONNET CLASSIC POULTRY SHOW
January 3, 2026

When can exhibitors coop in birds?

The show room will open Friday, January 2nd from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm to receive birds. Saturday, January 3rd, the show room will reopen at 7:00 am. Judging will begin promptly at 9:00 am, and and all entries must be in place by this time.

Can exhibitors coop out and/or leave early?

No early coop out is allowed outside of an emergency situation. An announcement will be made for exhibitors to begin cooping out following awards.

Is the "clean up fee" included on the show form mandatory?

Yes, the $5 "clean up fee" is mandatory for every exhibitor.

How can I pay my entry fees?

Exhibitors may pay their entry fees via the following options:

• Mail your payment (check or money order) with your entry fees. (preferred)

• Pay online by submitting your entry fee via PayPal (@jamesstrickler1) or Venmo (@James-Strickler-9). Please note on your entry form if you are using either of these options. We will notify you when we receive your payment.

• Submit your payment (check, money order, or cash) to the show secretary upon arriving for coop-in.

What does "B-S-W" mean on the entry form?

When completing your entry form, please indicate the classification of your entries according to the following abbreviations:

B - Bantam

S - Standard (Large Fowl)

W - Waterfowl

T - Turkey

I forgot to send my entry in before the deadline! Do you accept late entries?

We will accept late entries until December 31, 2025. Please email a scanned copy of your entry form to bvpoultryclub@gmail.com and plan to pay either online or in-person to avoid delays in the mail. We will not accept entries past this date or at the show.

Can I attend the show if I am not an exhibitor?

Absolutely! We recommend guests to join us between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm to experience the show and participate in our silent auction. We kindly ask that you refrain from intervening with judging; feel free to find an exhibitor or show staff to ask questions about the show or judging process. Admissions and parking are free.

Will there be live poultry and/or poultry-related items for sale at the show?

There will be a silent auction held during the show that includes both live poultry and poultry-related items. In previous years, this auction has included pairs and trios of high-quality breeding birds, various poultry eqipment, transportation boxes, books, antiques, and much more. We will also have multiple vendors attending the show but cannot guarantee the vendors or items that will be available.

How can I reserve a space in the vendors area at the show?

Space for vendors will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Those wishing to set up a booth or sell items other than live birds may locate indoors if space allows. Other vendors will be provided space under the pavillion located directly behind the show barn.

Will food and/or concessions be available?

We are arranging for a food vendor to join us this year. There are also multiple lunch options in a short driving distance from the show barn. Coffee will be available free of charge Saturday morning.