UGA Block and Bridle"Showdown Between the Hedges"

09/17/2026

SHOW DAY ENTRANCE & PARKING MAP

Show day is almost here! Before heading to the UGA Livestock Arena, please take a minute to look over the map below for the correct entrance and designated parking areas.

IMPORTANT TRAILER PARKING INFORMATION

If you are stalling inside the barn, please park your trailer in the Additional Trailer Parking area shown on the map.

We ask that you leave the Main Trailer Parking area open for exhibitors who will be showing directly off their trailers.

Following the designated parking areas will help us keep traffic moving and make show day run smoothly for everyone!

We’ll see you soon Between the Hedges!

09/16/2026

We are incredibly thankful for the support of AgGeorgia Farm Credit and Mar-Jac Poultry as sponsors of the 1st Annual UGA Block & Bridle Showdown Between the Hedges!

Events like this would not be possible without the support of businesses and organizations that believe in agriculture, our exhibitors, and the next generation of the livestock industry.

Thank you, AgGeorgia Farm Credit and Mar-Jac Poultry, for investing in our show and helping us bring the Showdown Between the Hedges to life.

We couldn’t do it without them, and we are grateful to have their support Between the Hedges

09/15/2026

Today is your LAST CHANCE to register for the UGA Block & Bridle Showdown Between the Hedges!

Late entries close TODAY, September 15th!

If you haven’t entered yet, now is the time! Don’t miss your chance to join us for the Showdown Between the Hedges.

09/12/2026

Final Entry Deadline!!

There’s still time to get entered for the UGA Block & Bridle Showdown Between the Hedges!

September 15th is the FINAL DAY to register!

Don’t miss your chance to join us Between the Hedges; get those entries in and get ready for show day.

09/11/2026

SHOW RING UPDATE!

The Showdown Between the Hedges will be held at the UGA Livestock Arena, but we’re switching things up for show day!

We’ll be showing on green carpet instead of dirt, inside the indoor arena.

The carpet is going down, and we’re getting ready for our own kind of game day Between the Hedges!

09/10/2026

SHOW DAY IS GETTING CLOSER!

We are officially 9 DAYS AWAY from the 1st Annual UGA Block & Bridle Showdown Between the Hedges Swine Show!

As we quickly approach show day, stay tuned for important announcements, reminders, and everything you need to know before arriving Between the Hedges!

TODAY’S SHOW DAY TIP: TEXT ALERTS

Throughout the show, we'll use text alerts through The Showman App to keep exhibitors and families updated. These alerts will include:

• Class announcements
• Show updates and schedule information
• Important reminders
• Any changes or announcements throughout the day

To make sure you don’t miss an update, please make sure you are opted in to receive text alerts through The Showman App before show day!

Click the link below to go directly to our show on The Showman App and make sure you’re signed up for text alerts.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Athens and kick off the Showdown Between the Hedges!

Showman is show management software made for livestock shows. Featuring a cloud based solution for online entries, payments and set of tools that help show day run smoothly.

09/01/2026

EARLY ENTRIES CLOSE TODAY!

Planning to join us Between the Hedges? Now’s the time to get those entries in!

After tonight, the late entry fee will apply.

Early Entries Close: September 1st
Late Entries Close: September 15th

Be sure to get your early entries submitted, and make plans to join us Between the Hedges!

08/31/2026

EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE IS ALMOST HERE!

Don’t miss your chance to join us Between the Hedges!

Early entries for the UGA Block & Bridle Showdown Between the Hedges close September 1st at MIDNIGHT!

Get those entries in and get ready for a great day of competition, prizes, and memories in Athens!

Early Entry Deadline: September 1st at Midnight

We can’t wait to see you Between the Hedges

08/23/2026

IT’S ALMOST TIME TO GET BACK BETWEEN THE HEDGES!

Dawg Nation is getting ready for kickoff in Athens… and we’re getting ready for a showdown of our own!

As the Dawgs prepare to take the field, we’re counting down the days until exhibitors take the ring for the 1st Annual UGA Block & Bridle Showdown Between the Hedges!

Different field. Different kind of athlete. Same goal.

SHOW UP. COMPETE. LEAVE A CHAMPION.

Football season is here, and Showdown season isn’t far behind!

Who’s ready to compete Between the Hedges?!

Early entries are due September 1st!

08/21/2026

SHOW DAY JUST GOT EVEN BETTER!

We’re excited to welcome Southern Show Supply as the Official Show Supply Vendor of the 1st Annual UGA Block & Bridle Showdown Between the Hedges!

Forgot something at home? Need a last-minute show-day essential? Or just looking to add something new to the show box? Southern Show Supply will have you covered!

Be sure to stop by their setup throughout the day, check out what they have to offer, and get everything you need before heading into the ring.

We’re excited to have Southern Show Supply joining us and helping make the first-ever Showdown Between the Hedges an experience our exhibitors and families won’t forget!

📍 Athens, Georgia
📅 September 19

Mark your calendars, pack the trailer, and get ready; we’ll see y’all Between the Hedges!