Join us for the Jones County Heritage Festival Youth Rabbit Show on Saturday, September 26, 2026!
Youth exhibitors from all counties are invited to showcase their rabbit handling skills in our Showmanship Competition and show off their creativity in the Costume Contest. Whether you're an experienced exhibitor or participating for the first time, this event offers a fun and educational opportunity to learn, compete, and connect with other rabbit enthusiasts.
Show Begins at 10:00 AM
Registration is open to youth from all counties.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Jones, Craven, and Pamlico Youth Rabbit Show Online Registration Form
After completing registration, please mail your payment to:
N.C. Cooperative Extension - Jones County Center
367 NC Highway 58 South, Unit A
Trenton, NC 28585
Make checks payable to "Jones Extension" and include "Name – Rabbit Show" in the memo line.
For questions, please contact Livestock Agent Kristi Welke at kristi_welke@ncsu.edu or 229-402-2403.
The Showmanship Competition is judged solely on the exhibitor's knowledge, handling skills, and presentation of their rabbit.
$20 to participate
Dress up your rabbit and yourself for a fun costume competition! Participants must provide a costume name during check-in.
$5 to participate
| Class | Event |
| 1 | Rookie Showmanship |
| 2 | Novice Showmanship |
| 3 | Junior Showmanship |
| 4 | Intermediate Showmanship |
| 5 | Senior Showmanship |
| 6 | Overall Grand & Reserve Champion Showman |
| 7 | Novice & Rookie Costume Contest |
| 8 | Junior, Intermediate & Senior Costume Contest |
| Event | Entry Fee |
| Rabbit Showmanship Competition | $20 |
| Rabbit Costume Contest | $5 |
Participants may enter one or both events.
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