September 26, 2026
9:00am to 2:30pm
Returning to Mills River Brewing, Banner Farm Road, Mills River, NC
This is a Rain or Shine Event!

To register online please click here.  Register Online

To access a printable form you download, complete and mail click here.  Paper Form

Pre-registration is $30 – same as 2025!
Classes will be based on pre-registrations
Pre-registration closes at 5:00 PM on Friday September 11.
Online Registration continues until 5:00 PM on Wednesday September 23.

Preliminary Schedule of Events for 2026: Check back for updates
8:30am: “Pre-Registered” participant show parking opens.
9:00am: On-site “Day-of-Show” Registration opens; event opens to the public.
9:00am: Coffee and MRB breakfast sandwiches available on the show field.
11:00am: On-site “Day-of-Show” Registration closes.
11:00am: MRB food, ice cream and beverages available on the show field.
12:30pm: Class Voting closes.
     • Peer judging for Awards.
     • 1st and 2nd place Awards per class.
     • “Best in Show” will also be awarded.
1:45-2:15pm: 1st and 2nd in Class plus Best in Show presentations.
2:30pm: Show Closes.

2026 Show Field Layout detail

View 2025 AITM details and winners photos HERE plus 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

A highly recommended read about the history of BCCWNC, our AITM and “Meals on Wheels” can be found in this Community Foundation of Henderson County ARTICLE from April 2024.