27th Annual Autauga Agribition Feb. 6-7 Showcases Swine, Cattle at Kirkpatrick Arena

The 27th Annual Autauga Agribition brought two days of livestock competition and community activity to R.H. Kirkpatrick Arena in Autaugaville, with swine and cattle shows, youth classes and more at the county pavilion Feb. 6-7, 2026. The event reinforced Autauga County’s role in regional agricultural education and provided a cash and prize structure aimed at supporting young exhibitors.

Highlights included "Swine & Cattle exhibition opportunities (No goats)" and a "Supreme Exhibitor Award," with "Over $3,500 in premiums up for grabs." Youth competitors were offered a "Guaranteed $10 per head payback for youth steer and heifer show," and the "Top 5 heifer & steer winners receive a Showtimes banner." The county calendar promoted the Agribition with the line "Come enjoy two days of livestockexcitement!" and urged the community to "Come Cheer on Participants and Celebratethe Best in Youth and Community Agriculture!"

The Agribition took place at the facility listed alternately as R.H. Kirkpatrick Arena and RH Kirkpatrick Agricultural Pavilion, located at 2224 AL Highway 14, Autaugaville, AL 36003. The venue serves as a multiuse pavilion for livestock shows, 4-H showcases, rodeos and trade fairs, with bleacher seating, vendor space and concessions that support larger gatherings. Venue guidance used in public listings suggests small or clear bags and notes items often restricted at similar pavilion events, such as large camera equipment, drones or strollers; however, that guidance reflects venue practice rather than event-specific rules.

Autauga County’s official calendar entry supplied most event details but contained a typographical error listing the date as "February 67, 2026." Multiple other references and the calendar’s own context identify the correct schedule as February 6–7, 2026. The county listing did not identify a formal sponsoring organization; it listed two contacts for questions and follow-up: Van Smith, 205-294-4828, vansmith53@gmail.com, and Grace Ellis, 334-318-6871, mgracesmith83@gmail.com.

For Autauga County residents, the Agribition serves both as a community showcase and a local economic boost: exhibitors, vendors and visiting families bring commerce to Autaugaville’s hospitality and retail sectors while youth participants gain practical experience and modest financial returns that can underwrite future agricultural participation. The explicit exclusion of goats and the focused swine-and-cattle format clarified exhibitor expectations but also underscored the need for clear, accessible entry rules and scheduling information that were not fully detailed in the county listing.

As organizers and venue managers review the event, confirming prize distribution, exhibitor eligibility and any venue-specific health or equipment rules will be important for future iterations. For questions about awards, registration or event follow-up, contact Van Smith or Grace Ellis at the numbers and emails provided on the county calendar.