Arkansas Auctioneers Association

08/21/2026

🚨 LAST CALL, AUCTIONEERS! 🚨

There’s still time to throw your hat in the ring for the Battle of the Bluegrass! 🏆

Registration closes TODAY — Friday, August 21 at 6:00 PM ET!

📍 Louisville, Kentucky

TONIGHT — August 21
Contestant Check-In | 6:00 PM (if you are unable to attend, please let us know so that we can check in your auction items)
Crowne Plaza
830 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY

TOMORROW — August 22
Contestant Meeting | 10:00 AM
Battle of the Bluegrass Competition to follow at 11:00 AM
Kentucky State Fair
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY

Whether you’ve been planning to compete or you’ve been waiting for a sign to jump in at the last minute — THIS IS IT.

Get registered, get to Louisville and come battle it out in the Bluegrass!

👇 Everything you need is in the comments — contestant booklet, registration, contest information, hotel details and rules!

08/07/2026

Arkansas represented at NAA! 👏

We love seeing our Arkansas Auctioneers Association members investing in their profession, building relationships and making memories alongside auction professionals from across the country.

There’s something special about our auction family — and we’re proud to call this group ours!

📸 Thank you to Nicole Bissey Photography for capturing the moment!

07/24/2026

Congratulations to the newest Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) graduates! 🎓📍

At the National Auction Association Conference & Show in San Antonio, these dedicated professionals were recognized as they received their CAI pins—a symbol of years of commitment, education, and investment in their careers.

The CAI program is one of the auction industry’s most respected professional designations, equipping auctioneers with advanced knowledge in business management, leadership, marketing, finance, and strategic growth. Earning a CAI isn’t just about completing coursework—it’s about committing to excellence and continually raising the standard for our profession.

Congratulations to each graduate on this well-earned achievement. Your dedication to learning and serving your clients at the highest level is something to be proud of.

07/22/2026

07/20/2026

Congratulations to Logan Snider!

Logan Snider of Enid, Oklahoma, has been named the 2026 International Junior Auctioneer Champion after an outstanding performance at this year's International Junior Auctioneering Championship.

Competing against a record-breaking field of talented young auctioneers, Logan demonstrated exceptional bid-calling ability, professionalism, confidence, and leadership—qualities that represent the bright future of the auction profession.

Logan, congratulations on this incredible accomplishment! We look forward to seeing you serve as an ambassador for the National Auction Association's NextGen program and inspire the next generation of auction professionals.

Help us congratulate Logan on this well-earned achievement! 👏

07/18/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 IJAC Winners:
Champion: Logan Snider
1st Runner Up: Aubrey Ritchason
2nd Runner Up: Jake Gilbreath

07/18/2026