Small Animal Skills Day

2026 Small Animal Skills Day - February 14, 2026

Registration

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026

Location: Ag Center, Harvest Hall at 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA

Check-In: 8:30 AM

Opening Ceremonies: 9 AM

Sessions Begin: 9:15 AM

Poultry - Room C

Cavies - Room B

Rabbits - Room E

Primary Members - Room A

Primary Rabbits - Room D (7 & 8 years old)

Short Break: 10:15 AM

Dog Demonstration: 10:30 AM

Contests Begin: Following Dog Demo

YQCA training will be available in the Harvest Hall following this event at 2 PM. You must go to the YQCA website https://yqcaprogram.org/ to register for the class. There are only 50 spots available to register. If you have any questions please call Yolanda at (209) 805-4599.

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Breed Identification

Showmanship

Knowledge Bowl

Teams will consist of three members, of any age, these members do not need to be from the same club. Questions will include information on rabbits, cavies, dogs, and poultry. The top three teams will receive medals and prizes.

There will be project animals available to purchase at the event. If the member has equipment or animals for sale, contact the number below text or call (209) 914-2955.

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Rabbit, Poultry and Cavy members must bring an animal to use for the showmanship classes. Please bring your animal in the appropriate carrier for its species. Be sure your carriers are CLEAN with a bottom. Please bring your animals clean and ready to exhibit.

Medals will be given to the top 3 individuals in each showmanship division.

Lunch and snacks will be provided.

For more information please text (209) 914-2955.