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Pearl River Classic Poultry Show
The sixth annual Pearl River Classic Show will be held at the Columbia Expo Center on January 25-26, 2020. Come out and be a part of the biggest sanctioned chicken show in Mississippi! Our intentions are to keep this show a yearly event that will bring in breeders and enthusiasts from all over the country. Mississippi's poultry industry is the largest agriculture enterprise within our state, but we want people to see that there is more to Mississippi’s poultry than chicken houses and chicken house chickens. On this site, you will find all the information required to plan your day along with entry forms if you wish to enter. Show Coordinators are Scott McDonald, Julie McDonald, Shaun Williamson, and Elizabeth Williamson. We look forward to meeting you and continuing this adventure with your support! If you need any further details, please contact us.
Best of Show winners don't just happen. It takes well-bred stock and a patient breeder to rise to the challenge. That's what the Pearl River Classic is all about!
Poultry shows are held where enthusiasts exhibit their birds which are judged on certain observable characteristic traits as specified by their breed standards. There are approximately 79 breeds and 200 varieties. The breed descriptions are listed in one of two books: "The Standard of Perfection: American Poultry Association" and "The Bantam Standard – American Bantam Association." The birds are judged on how closely they follow the standard of perfection for that breed. Judges score birds using a detailed point system that compares various physical traits on each bird. The closer a bird approaches the standard, the more points they will score and the better their chances of placing. In a sanctioned poultry show, the exhibitor gets the opportunity to win points. With these points the exhibitor will build his/her name and their breed up.
Looking for even more?
We have been very lucky to have Columbia Expo Center as our show building. With this building we have many places for those who travel with a camper to plug in. If you don't have a camper Columbia also has a couple of hotels. Magnolia Inn and Suites is a very close hotel that we recommend the most. If you are interested in being a vendor at our show please contact Elizabeth. Let us give you a great deal on a space.