ABKC ATLANTA BULLY MASTERS 2026
Schedule
Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
95 Lake Dow Rd, McDonough, GA 30252-3145, United States | Mcdonough, GA
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An era ends. A legacy evolves....The ABKC Atlanta Bully Marathon set the standard for years — grit, endurance, and real competition.
Now it’s time for the next chapter.
🏆 ABKC ATLANTA BULLY MASTERS 2026 🏆
A multi-day Bully Event experience built on prestige, purpose, and earned greatness!
This isn’t a replacement — it’s an ELEVATION.
Same foundation. Higher standard.
* Multi-Breed Conformation Dog Show *
Featuring: American Bully / Shorty Bull / French Bulldog / Olde English Bulldogge / ABKC Junior Handler
2 DAY EVENT
Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Jason T. Harper Event Center
95 Lake Dow Rd
McDonough, GA 30252
Hosted by:
True Events (ABKC Senior Judge Rolando Mata & ABKC Rep Courtney Mata)
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ABKC Senior Judge Rolando Mata is back at it again with one of the hottest ABKC events in the land! ABKC Atlanta Bully Masters 2026 is a premier multi-day Bully Event held in Atlanta, Georgia. Designed for serious competitors and to bring the Bully Community together in unity, the Masters showcases top-tier dogs, respected judges, and a standard rooted in integrity, quality, and earned success!
The ABKC Atlanta Bully Masters is positioned as a flagship event within the ABKC calendar, attracting top breeders, handlers, and enthusiasts from across the country and around the World. The Atlanta Bully Masters is one of the HOTTEST BULLY SHOW OF THE SPRING celebrating our Bully Breeds with an event like NO OTHER and offering 4 shows Saturday, and 3 shows Sunday for a 2 day event with 7 total sanctioned shows. And did I mention bringing back the 3 RING MONSTER?? That's right we will be running 3 show rings to keep the show flowing like nobody else in the biz can!
Making ABKC Bully Show history in the ATL once again! This is one you definitely don’t want to miss!!! Everyone knows that April's in the Bully World belong to Atlanta, so this year you better start planning and make sure you do not miss The Bully Masters 2026....if you attended our Marathon shows in the past then you already know how we do it and I am sure we will see you back this year!
The show weekend that brings it back about the dogs is BACK and this time it’s coming to you in the Spring…Let’s enjoy the beautiful Down South weather and keep the Bully Movement Alive!!!
That’s right…seven (7) ABKC Shows + Special Events that you don't want to miss put on by yours truly ABKC Senior Judge Rolando Mata. Atlanta Bully Masters 2026 is the groundbreaking event that caters to the serious and casual bully owner!
Free Parking, Booth & Admission Fees Covers you for both days! $20 adult admission & $20 per dog admission for both days!!! All dogs MUST be crated so bring your crates. Booths include table, chairs, 2 adult admission and admission for up to 4 dogs. Y'all make sure to get there early because this event is sure to be packed….enjoy good music, great food, and the best bulls in the South!
SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT....come and enjoy the one of a kind southern barbecue and atmosphere only found in the South!!! Ohhh and did I mention Chicken and Waffles??? Y'all better COME HUNGRY!
Come out and represent…we’re calling out the best the South has to offer…GA where you at?
If you’re in the surrounding states, you gotta make it out…FL, AL, SC, NC, TN, KY, MS, Up north too…where you at!!!
BOOTH INFO:
For those who like to be around the action we do offer 10x10 prime location ringside spots with a table, and two (2) chairs in a prime location all for only $175 including 2 adult admission; and it's yours all weekend. Supplies are limited, reserve yours today (Must be paid in full).
Make sure to add it to your calendar!!!
Breeds and classes to be featured:
American Bully
Shorty Bull
French Bulldog
Olde English Bulldogge
Junior Handler
Showtimes:
SATURDAY
Show 1: Judge Rodrigo Silva - Tennessee
Junior Handler – 10:30am Sharp
Shorty Bull
French Bulldog
Olde English Bulldogge
American Bully
Show 2: Judge Gabriel Paun - Romania
Junior Handler - 11:30am *Depending on Show Flow
French Bulldog
Olde English Bulldogge
Shorty Bull
American Bully
FUN SHOW: 1pm *Depending on Show Flow
Show 3: Judge Jessica Cook - Georgia
Junior Handler – 1:30pm *Immediately Following Fun Show
Shorty Bull
French Bulldog
Olde English Bulldogge
American Bully (Starting with Grand Champions & Champions)
Show 4: Judge Ashton Johnson - Arkansas
French Bulldog - Immediately following show 1
Olde English Bulldogge
Shorty Bull
American Bully
SUNDAY
Show 1: Senior Judge Errol Bodden - Georgia
Junior Handler – 10:00am Sharp
Shorty Bull
French Bulldog
Olde English Bulldogge
American Bully
Show 2: Senior Judge Cindy McCloskey - Texas
Junior Handler – 10:30am Sharp
Shorty Bull
French Bulldog
Olde English Bulldogge
American Bully
Show 3: Judge Tavoris Ingram - Florida
Junior Handler – 11:00am Sharp
Shorty Bull
French Bulldog
Olde English Bulldogge
American Bully
Questions???
Contact:
Rolando Mata: 404-819-6332
or
[email protected]
HOTEL INFO:
LaQuinta Inn
100 Mill Rd.
McDonough, GA 30253
(678) 369-0768
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/AZVme
Quality Inn McDonough Atlanta South
80 Hwy 81 W
McDonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-9110
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/QD2Mq
Baymont by Wyndham McDonough
855 Industrial Blvd
McDonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-5724
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/MwXTr
WoodSpring Suites Atlanta McDonough
625 Industrial Blvd
McDonough, GA 30253
(470) 781-5500
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/pSugS
Sleep Inn
945 GA-155 S
McDonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0804
https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/s/wJ8bH
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