2026 Annual GCA Convention

We can't wait for you to join us in Perry, April 23-25, 2026!

Exhibitor/Sponsor Information

We are sold out of exhibitor spaces! If you are interested in a sponsorship, please request a packet from sherri@gabeef.org.

Convention Agenda

Thursday, April 23, 2026
1:00PM - Events Committee Meeting
2-5:00PM - Large Equipment Tradeshow Move-in

Friday, April 24, 2026
8AM-12PM - Tradeshow Move-in
9:00AM - Registration Opens
10:00AM - Executive Committee Meeting & Luncheon
11:00AM - Foundation Meeting & Luncheon
1-4:00PM - Tradeshow Open
1:30PM - Cattlemen's College Session 1 - Dr. Janemarie Hennebelle, Georgia State Veterinarian
3:00PM - GBB Checkoff Update
4:00PM - General Session 1 - Troy Landry, Swamp People, Keynote Speech
5:30PM - GCA Office Open House & Calf Fry; Troy Landry Meet & Greet

Saturday, April 25, 2026
7:00AM Board of Directors Meeting & Breakfast
8:00AM Registration Opens
9:00AM General Session 2 - Legislative Session; Commissioner Tyler Harper
10AM-12PM - Tradeshow Open
10AM - GCWA Meeting
10:30AM - Cattlemen's College Session 2 - Georgia Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement Division
12:00PM - Awards Luncheon
1-4:00PM - Tradeshow Open
1:30PM - Cattlemen's College Session 3 - Dr. Curt Lacy, Mississippi State Extension
2:30PM - Cattlemen's College Session 4 - Dr. Dan Thomson, Doc Talk
6:00PM - Cattlemen's Ball
8:00PM - Casino Night hosted by YCC

*Schedule is subject to change.*

Attendees

Click here to register online for our 2026 GCA Annual Convention.

Hotel & Lodging Information

Our Annual Convention will be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter!

Camper information and reservations through the GNFA: https://www.gnfa.com/p/rvreservations

We do not have any room blocks setup, but recommend you book your lodging asap. Here are some hotels that are close:
- Fairfield by Marriott at the GNFA: https://tinyurl.com/FairfieldGCA
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott at the GNFA: https://tinyurl.com/TownePlaceGCA
- Avid Hotel: https://tinyurl.com/AvidGCA
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites: https://tinyurl.com/HolidayInnExpressGCA

Attendees are welcome to stay wherever they please during GCA's Annual Convention.

Rancher Resilience Grant

GCA Annual Convention has been selected again as an approved event for the NCBA Rancher Resilience Grant. The grant is a fixed amount of $400 and applications are due by April 6, 2026. You can apply for this grant here. *GCA does not facilitate this grant or have anything to do with grant selection, please reach out to NCBA directly with any inquiries about the Rancher Resilience Grant.*