Virginia Taxidermists Association’s Annual Convention

Join us March 5-7, 2026

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Please print your membership and convention forms to bring with you to the show for at the door registration.

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2026 Virginia Taxidermy Convention & Competition

The 2026 Show dates are March 5-7, 2026 at the Best Western in Waynesboro, VA.

Registration Desk will open at 1PM, w/seminars beginning at 5PM!

The website will regularly be updated as show information becomes available. We thank you for your patience while the VTA Board works hard to bring you another great show for 2026.

As always, if you have any questions or suggestions,

you can reach out to any board member.

2026 Show Judges

Whitetail - TBD

Mammals/Game Head - TBD

Fish - TBD

Birds - TBD

HabitatWildlife Art - TBD

2026 President’s Award

Calling all Fish Taxidermist!

This year the President’s Award will go to any Fish mount of any division. The President will choose the winner and it is not based on division or score

Convention Registration & Rules

2025 Competition Rules (pdf)

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