Entry fee is $1/cage. Show cages have one bird inside, except for the Pairs Section in the Finch and Softbill Division.
Sorry, there is no pre-registration or early registration.
Show registration for Roller canaries is Wednesday, November 13 in room GA1 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
Registration for all other bird entries is Thursday, November 14. Look for the NCBS registration table in the main lobby or in Hall A of the Santa Clara Convention Center.
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All exhibitors will be given a badge that will allow free admittance in all NCBS rooms for the duration of the show.
It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to know and follow all the show rules, which are published in the NCBS catalog. The catalog is sent in advance to all members of the NCBS organization, please see their website and join before the show if you can. Catalogs will also be for sale at the show.
Exhibitors should use the standard show cages for the type of birds they are entering, or they risk being disqualified. Show cage standards are set by the various bird societies, please join or contact the society for your type of bird to learn how to exhibit in order to increase your chance of winning!
If entering many cages, it is recommended that you bring your own stapler and a set of your own return address labels to use inside the show tags so you don't have to fill them all out by hand.
Exhibitors are welcome to watch the judging, as are members of the public. Exhibitors may also volunteer to assist as show stewards in any division of the show.
