Rabbit Day 2026
Date: March 21, 2026
Location: Animal Science Research Center - University of Missouri
Registration
This contest is run in coordination with the State Poultry Day and open to all 4-Her’s. Registration will be $25 per contest or $40 for both per youth. No fee for coaches. Youth and coaches should register in 4-H Online between January 26 – March 9, 2026. Registration will not be accepted after March 9, 2026.
T-shirts (optional): Available only through advanced ordering. You may order these with your registration. Sizes available are adult only and will be $10.
Activities for the day include:
- Rabbit Judging Contest
- Age divisions: Junior (ages 8-13) and Senior (ages 14-18)
- Youth can compete as individuals or as a team.
- A team is defined as not more than four, but not less than three members.
- Contest will include up to four classes and one set of reasons (seniors only). Classes can include rabbits (including meat) and cavies.
- Education Sessions
- Sessions are TBA.
- Breed ID (optional)
- Age divisions: Junior (ages 8-13) and Senior (ages 14-18)
- Contest will identify animals, both rabbits and cavies, listing the complete breed name as printed in the ARBA Standard of Perfection, the showroom variety, whether a 4-class or 6-class breed, and the registration variety.
- Knowledge Test (optional)
- Contestants will participate in various knowledge stations.
- Photo Contest
- Submit one (1) photo you took, printed to size 8x10 mounted, single photo of poultry to be judged on quality, clarity, and composition. Altering and enhancing (editing to change the contents or improving the quality of) a photo is not permitted. Examples include cropping the photo, eliminating redeye and changing levels of saturation, brightness, contrast, etc. Include name, address and county on the back of your entry.
Approximate schedule for the day:
Schedule is TBA.
*Lunch will be provided to youth and adults who registered through 4-H Online.