Old Varieties Canary Association, USA
Welcome to the Old Varieties Canary Association
The purpose of the Old Varieties Canary Association is to promote the breeding and exhibition of the following breeds (types) of canary: Parisian Frill, Italian Giant Frill, Northern Frill,Southern Frill, Scot Fancy, Lancashire, Lizard, Belgian Fancy, Padovan Frill, Crest Bred, Fiorino Frill, Gibber Italicus Frill, Old Crested, Giboso Espanol, Red Frill.
Disclaimer: This list of Old Varieties is just a fraction of what the world considers Old Varieties. Some of these Frills or other Types maybe extinct.
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77th NBS Show 2025
Winner OVCA
Judith Miniter wins the Higgins Award with a beautiful Fiorino Frill
with
Judge Alfonso Ruiz. ​
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"Harold Sodamann Award"
Jim Pickel Presents the OVCA award to
Judith!
Follow us at
OVCAUS.org
Officers
President
Jim Pickel
1st Vice President
Dr. Mac Saedi
2nd Vice President
Robert Wild
Secretary/Treasurer
Vicki Pickel
Director
Mary Anne Buckles
Director
Steve Slates
Editor
Lisa Holmes
78th NATIONAL BIRD SHOW
"YOUR SHOW OF SHOWS"
November 19,20, & 21 2026
Louisville Airport Expo Center by IHG
830 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
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Stay in touch by visiting the website
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We will have judge, Jim Pickel! Make your plans now to be in Louisville, Kentucky November 20, 2026.
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Our venue is:
Crowne Plaza
Louisville Airport Expo Center by IHG
830 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
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11/19,20,21/2026
Our Hotel:
Crowne Plaza
Louisville Airport Expo Center by IHG
830 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209
Note: If attendees try the booking link, and their stay is for days earlier than the first arrival date, or after the last date of the room block, they’ll need to contact the hotel to make their reservation. Our reservation manager, ? Information soon!
Rates:
$139 night for double Queen.
Any other room format will be an upcharge.
Get your room reservations by October 2025 to be guaranteed special room rate.
No parking fee.
$30 pet fee one time.
Free Airport shuttle 24/7, EVERYTHING under one roof and EVERYTHING on one hallway.
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Transportation:
Free Airport shuttle
Booking Link:
The link (coming soon)
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Bailey Henderson won Best of Show at the Kansas City Bird Show
with
Columbus Fancy
Robert Wild won at the
Kansas City Bird Show
Best Old Variety: Scots Fancy
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Old Varieties Canary Association, USA
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