What is the best poultry show to attend?

[BCBrian]

If a fellow could make only one big show - which is the one that should be on the top of my list?
Thanks,
Brian

 

[Sweetfolly]

The Ohio National!

www.ohionational.org/

 

[acid_chipmunk]

I agree, Ohio National! I am going for my first time this year. I'm so excited!

 

[ultasol]

If you are just getting started, the best show to attend is an APA sanctioned show close to you. This way you can hopefully find someone to mentor you.

 

[snowbird]

The Ohio National is super, I also like Southern Ohio at Lucasville, and Connersville Indiana Poultry Breeders is another great show that I like.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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Although, I will add that it really depends on WHY you plan to attend one show? To simply see the birds at a good sized show? To purchase birds? To exhibit? To meet breeders?

The very best answer will vary depending on your intent. If you want to meet quality breeders of a particular breed, you are probably better off attending a breed club national than simply a large show. If you want to purchase birds, you cannot depend on sale birds matching your desires at a larger show any more than at a smaller one--unless you make advance arrangement with a breeder who will be attending that show. If you want to get your feet wet, find a good show close to home.

 

[joletabey]

Where are you? That might help some of us make suggestions as to what show to attend.

 

[BCBrian]

I'm in B.C., Canada and am trying to get to know (with the goal of eventually buying top quality birds) some of the top fanciers in the Wyandotte breed. Eventually, when I can arrange it, I want to pay them whatever it takes, in order to start with some really good show-quality birds. I don't want to spend years trying to re-invent the wheel, I'd rather purchase good show-quality birds to get my start - and go from there.