THE BULLY WORLD FAVORITE & MOST PRESTIGIOUS ABKC SHOW IS BACK TO START OF YOUR SHOW SHOW YEAR FOR 2026!!!
MAKE THE ABKC SHOWRING GREAT AGAIN AT THE.....
ABKC SEASON OPENER 2026
Saturday, January 17th
Columbus Convention & Trade Center
South Exhibit Hall
Hosted by:
ABKC Senior Judge Rolando Mata & ABKC Rep Courtney Mata
The state of Georgia and the Atlanta area has always been a staple for some of the baddest Bully Shows in the land and just coming off the 2025 ABKC Nationals....We are super excited to bring it back to life with the ABKC Season Opener to start off our 2026 ABKC show season off with a BANG!!!
This is a 4 show event featuring 4 breeds and some of the finest judges ABKC has to offer! This is the perfect opportunity to get a jump on all of your Bully Show goals for 2026 with the first show of the new ABKC show season. So whatever it is you are trying to accomplish, whether you are aiming for that new Champ title, maybe make it to Grand, or if you are striving to be amongst the top ten contenders for the 2026.....EVERYONE should make sure to be at the ABKC Season Opener in Columbus, Georgia.
This is the first show of the season in our region, and is one show you definitely do not want to miss! Bully Fam, request your Christmas present early and make plans to attend our yearly show that will bring our Bully Community together to celebrate the new show season in a BIG way, and with your support will continue to for many, many years to come!!!
Breeds Offered:
American Bully | Shorty Bull | French Bulldog | Olde English Bulldogge
ABKC Judges Line Up & Show Order:
Saturday, January 17th
Show 1 – Senior Judge Errol Bodden (Atlanta, GA)
Show 2 – Judge Quiti Rodriguez (Guatemala)
Show 3 – Judge Juan Cortez (Colombia) - First time in Georgia
Show 4 – Judge Ania Wysocka - First time in Georgia
Show Times:
Saturday:
Show 1 – 10:30 am
Show 2 – 11:30 am
Show 3 – 12:30 pm
Show 4 – Following Show 1
Pre-Enter right on-line and pay through PayPal, nice and easy…no lines, no hassle.
www.abkcseasonopener.com
THIS IS A BOOTH ONLY EVENT AND ALTHOUGH IT'S A BRAND NEW YEAR, WE ARE KEEPING OUR PRICES LIKE IT WAS 2016!!!
* VIP Ringside Booths $175 / Ringside Booths $150 / Regular Booths $130 / Vendor Booths $200
* Booths include full pipe drape / table / 2 chairs
(Bring your kennel banners and promote your brand)
* Up to 4 dogs allowed per 10x10 booth - any others will be subject to additional cost or purchase of addition booth.
* All booths sold on a first come first serve basis.
* Sponsors will have choice VIP ringside booth reservation.
* All booths to be paid in full at time of reservation.
CRATE SPACE:
* If you do not wish to purchase a booth, crate space is available
for $20 per dog.
ADMISSION:
* Adult Admission - $20
* Kids 12 and under are free
* NO PARKING FEES
* FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE VENUE - NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS!!!
BOOTH & SPONSOR LIST IS ALREADY GROWING.....DON'T MISS OUT!!!
QUESTIONS???
PayPal to:
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Cashapp to: $BullyShows
Hotel Info:
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus North
1711 Rollins Way
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 223-1333
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/y6GgbJK66RQ88jvQ6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus State University
2919 Warm Springs Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 323-4344
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/HXM7D2f6xRY9UUQ26
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus
6614 Whittlesey Blvd
Columbus, Ga 31909
(706) 568-3545
https://goo.gl/maps/6mYkVZxwu7mKoCsPA
Best Western Plus Columbus Ft. Benning
4027 Veterans Ct
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 507-1111
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/pz4t5So3jEfqDrXG6
Comfort Suites Columbus State University
5236 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-7140
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/sUwJvqLj6a6v8rdn8
Baymont by Wyndham Columbus
5585 Whitesville Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 223-1396
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/CqQ2HsAnLEmGBZHh7
Motel 6 Columbus
1325 Veterans Pkwy
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 780-3885
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/1M9Tb9GoMQo5rH6q8
Econo Lodge Inn & SuiteS
1024-1034 Veterans Pkwy
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 320-0007
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/DH2hpF17j2XEhZms9
Quality Inn Phenix City Columbus
600 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy N
Phenix City, AL 36869
(334) 298-1005
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/yoRSHTy1DGKjx3zeA
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus
3930 St Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 389-4726
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/bFkpHeMxxofkHk7q8
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus
3201 Macon Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-8875
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/FD8Gq4u2YhK2gsrs8
Thanks for your support Bully Fam!!!!
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