October 3, 2026 · Fort Worth, Texas

The Most Anticipated Bully Event Of The Year

Four full ABKC shows, one XL Specialty, and top bully talent from across America and beyond — all coming together in Fort Worth for D-Town Bully Showdown 2.0.
Will Rogers Memorial Center · 3401 West Lancaster Ave · Fort Worth, TX 76107
Presented by DTX Bullies & Charisma Kennels
October 3, 2026 · Fort Worth

Meet the Official Judges & MC

Five judges representing the United States, Mexico, the Netherlands and Belgium will take the ring for four full ABKC shows and one XL American Bully Specialty Show, with June Williams serving as the official event MC.

Official judges for D-Town Bully Showdown 2.0: Ragim Magh, Mara Bunker, Ashton Johnson, Jamie Villagomez and XL Specialty Judge Felix Betancourt
Official Event MC June Williams, official MC for D-Town Bully Showdown 2.0
Meet the Voice of the Show

June Williams

June Williams joins D-Town Bully Showdown 2.0 as the official MC for the October 3, 2026 event in Fort Worth.

Official Role D-Town Showdown MC
Event Date October 3, 2026
Judges and Show Order

Meet the Judges

01 Honorable Judge Jamie Villagomez of the United States
Honorable Judge

Jamie Villagomez

United States Opening Judge

Jamie Villagomez opens the official judging schedule, with Show 1 beginning at 10:30 AM.

02 Honorable Judge Ashton Johnson of the United States
Honorable Judge

Ashton Johnson

United States Second Judge · Show 2

Show 2 will begin with Junior Showmanship once other breeds are finished showing in Show 1.

03 XL Specialty Judge Felix Betancourt, DVM, of Mexico
XL Specialty Judge

Felix Betancourt, DVM

Mexico Third Judge · Show Ring 3

The first-ever ABKC XL American Bully Specialty will begin in Show Ring 3 after other breeds are finished showing in Show 2.

04 Honorable Judge Ragim Magh of the Netherlands
Honorable Judge

Ragim Magh

Netherlands Fourth Judge

Representing the Netherlands, Ragim Magh takes the ring for the fourth show in the official judging order.

05 Honorable Judge Mara Bunker of Belgium
Honorable Judge

Mara Bunker

Belgium Fifth Judge

Representing Belgium, Mara Bunker closes the official judging order with the fifth show of the day.

Show 1 Begins at 10:30 AM
Show 2 Begins With Junior Showmanship
ABKC Competition 4 Full ABKC Shows
Featured Specialty XL Specialty · Show Ring 3
Saturday · October 3, 2026
Will Rogers Memorial Center · Fort Worth, Texas

PLAN YOUR
TRIP

FORT WORTH, TEXAS
OCTOBER 3, 2026

Travel Guide Includes
Hotels Flights Directions Parking Local Guide

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE D-TOWN?

Whether you’re stepping into the ring, bringing your brand to the crowd, or coming to experience the action, there’s a place for you at D-Town Bully Showdown 2.0.

COMPETE

ABKC Shows · XL Specialty · Junior Handler

VEND

Put Your Brand in Front of the D-Town Crowd

ATTEND

October 3, 2026 · Fort Worth, Texas

Presented By

The Brands Behind D-Town

D-Town Bully Showdown brings together DTX Bullies and Charisma Kennels for one of the biggest weekends in the bully community.

Co-Presenter

DTX Bullies

Led by Jason Reed, DTX Bullies brings the Texas identity and vision behind D-Town Bully Showdown, helping build an event centered around the dogs, kennels and people who make up the bully community.

Co-Presenter

Charisma Kennels

As a founder of D-Town Bully Showdown alongside DTX Bullies, Charisma Kennels has been part of this vision from the ground up. We understand the miles traveled, the early mornings, the investment, and the pride that comes with stepping into the ring. That’s why we set out to create the kind of show we’d be proud to attend ourselves — strong competition, appreciated exhibitors, celebrated juniors, and an experience where every small detail matters.

Follow The Show

Two programs. One event. One goal — putting the bully community on one of its biggest stages of the year.

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THIS IS D-TOWN

BULLY SHOWDOWN 2.0

D-Town Bully Showdown made its mark in 2025 as one of the biggest ABKC events of the year. In 2026, the showdown returns to Fort Worth with four full ABKC shows, an XL Specialty, Junior Handler competition and bully programs traveling from across America and beyond.

the ensemble 2026 d town bully showdown
d town bully showdown 2025 show recap

D-TOWN BULLY SHOWDOWN

2025 SHOW RECAP

The first D-Town brought competitors, kennels, vendors and bully enthusiasts together for one of the standout events of the year. Revisit the moments that set the stage for an even bigger D-Town Bully Showdown 2.0.