KALA 2026 Summer Showcase (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Join us for our 6th annual Summer Showcase Fundraiser Auction!

August 7th & 8th, 2026 at the Shelbyville Conference Center

To donate: 2026 showcase donation form for animal or semen items

2026 showcase donation form for nonanimal items

Please send completed forms to Adam Steele (859) 613 - 8477 or email: adam16steele@gmail.com

Friday Events:

CWD Sampling Certification - KY Dept of Ag will be hosting the certification class at the Shelby Co Extension Office at 1pm for KALA members to re-certify. If you plan to attend, please contact Michael Connelly to sign-up. KDA needs a headcount by July 1st!

KALA Summer Showcase Event at the Shelbyville Conference Center!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH

Set-Up Booths anytime between 5pm - 10pm | Antler Sale will begin at 7pm!

Antler Sale - Open for KALA members to sell their antlers. Will be silent auction style. *Farm IDs will be required on all antlers for sale*

Other Friday Night attractions:

- LIVE MUSIC - GIVEAWAYS - CONCESSION STYLE SNACKS & DRINKS for purchase -

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH MAIN EVENT:

$20 entry fee per person (kids 12 and under free)

Receive swag bag upon entry

Saturday Activities Include:

Dart Gun Competition - Every year we have a dart gun comp, but this year, we have leveled up! The winner will be receiving an ACCUDART scope (value $1500)!! One can enter with 5 shots for $25. The scoring will be more structured this year so come zeroed in to shoot your shot!
Dessert Bake-Off - Bring a freshly made dessert to the event on Saturday! Maybe a cake, pie, cookies, bars, whatever your claim to fame may be! It will be judged by a panel, and the winner will receive gift cards worth $100.
Cornhole Competition - New this year! Entry is $50 per team, with the winners splitting the pot. This will start at a certain time and be played throughout Saturday.
Antler Competition - As in the past, KY only deer with the categories being yearling, two-year-old, and mature, with the winner receiving a plaque. However this year, the winners will also be inducted into the NEW Kentucky Buck Hall of Fame. Winners from this year as well as past years will have a customized plaque on the booth and farms will be able to showcase their bucks that have won in the past at the booth.
Kid's Fun Zone - bounce house, activities and games, and kids 12 and under will be enter a drawing/coloring contest to be judged. The winner's drawing will be entered in the following KALA quarterly magazine!
Silent Auction - donations from KALA farms and local businesses

**All winners will receive a prize and KALA magazine recognition!**

Seminars:

AI & Embryos from Dr. Anthony Farmer & Dr. Clay Wilson (DVM Repro Services)
Animal Husbandry from Dr. Jon Ables (Enable USA)
Legislation Involvement from Candy Massaroni (KY Representative)
CWD Positive Farm Outlook from Brody Millan (Wild Rivers Whitetails)
EHD & Vaccine Update from Ashley Peterson (Medgene)

Other Saturday attractions:

- GIVEAWAYS - LUNCH W/ LIVE MUSIC (included with entry fee) - KALA HATS & SHOWCASE SHIRTS (for purchase) -

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SHOWCASE SPONSORS:

Buck Creek Whitetails, RG Genetics, Hatada Whitetails, Pine Creek Deer Farm, Major League Whitetails, BrAvery Whitetails, 5 O's Ranch, Solid Rock Whitetails, Copper Creek Whitetails, Rolling Ridge Whitetails, J&L Whitetails, Double H Whitetails, Springfield Whitetails, ACE Whitetails, Forestville Whitetails/Bluegrass Buck Auction, State Line Cyrogenics, High Tines Whitetails, Thunder Valley Whitetails, and Red Oak Blinds.

We look forward to seeing all y'all there!! If you have any questions about the showcase or have any ideas, contact Adam Steele or anyone on the committee!

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