Calendar of Events is furnished at no charge as a service for our subscribers. Before making plans to attend any of these conventions, you should check with the contact person for any changes. Almost every state has an annual taxidermy competition, and the dates for some have not yet been finalized. Send us the following information as soon as the dates and location are approved—a year ahead is not too early. Attendees and supply companies need time to plan to attend. To have an event listed in this calendar, please email (not all caps, please) us your information:
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February 27–March 1, 2025 Georgia
The Georgia Taxidermy Association Annual Convention and Competition. SportsTowne Christ Chapel in Macon Georgia. Contact Christie Yawn, GTA Secretary, at gataxidermyassociation@gmail.com.
March 6–8, 2025 Virginia
Virginia Taxidermists Association Annual Convention & Competition. Best Western, 109 Appletree Lane in Waynesboro, VA. Contact President Matt Jones at (804) 445-3832 or Mjones0508@gmail.com.
April 10–12, 2025 Mississippi
Mississippi State Taxidermist Association Convention and Competition. Eagle Ridge Conference Center in Raymond, Mississippi . Contact Dan Beasley at (601) 259-7826.
March 13–17, 2025 Canada
Canadian Taxidermists Association Competition and Convention. Toronto Sportsman’s Show, International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, in Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E8. Contact CTA president Chris Rawn at (705) 719-8732 or email c.rawn@hotmail.com.
March 13–16, 2025 Illinois
Illinois Taxidermists Association Annual Convention and Competition. Northfield Inn and Suites in Springfield, Illinois. Contact Ryan Patterson at rlpatterson78@yahoo.com.