Provenance, proven
US koi show results
Show wins are the hobby's hardest evidence — a judged fish, a named breeder, and often the US dealer who sold it. We record top awards only where the organizer or dealer published the attribution, with every claim cited. New to shows? Read how judging works.
Music City Koi Show (First Annual)
2026-04 · Nashville Zoo, Nashville, TN · Tennessee Koi Association
| Award | Variety | Breeder | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion A | — | Sakai Fish Farm | Fitz's Fish Ponds |
| Reserve Grand Champion B | — | Yagenji Koi Farm | Fitz's Fish Ponds |
| Adult Champion A | — | Dainichi Koi Farm | Fitz's Fish Ponds |
| Adult Champion B | — | Hiroi Koi Farm | Fitz's Fish Ponds |
| Mature Champion B | — | Hiroi Koi Farm | Fitz's Fish Ponds |
Sources (2)
- https://fitzfishponds.com/blog/big-wins-at-the-music-city-koi-show-in-nashville/ — Music City Koi Show award results with dealer/breeder attribution for Fitz's Fish Ponds clients
- https://www.nashvillezoo.org/upcoming-events/event/music-city-koi — show date (April 10-12, 2026), venue, organizer (Tennessee Koi Association)
45th Annual Fresno Koi Show
2025-09-27 · Woodward Park, Fresno, CA · Central California Koi Society
| Award | Variety | Breeder | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Sanke Koi 7″ | — | — |
| Grand Champion B | Ochiba Koi 9″ | — | — |
| Reserve Grand Champion A | Showa Koi 8″ | — | — |
| Reserve Grand Champion B | Ochiba Koi 8″ | — | — |
| Mature Champion A | Kohaku Koi 7″ | — | — |
| Mature Champion B | — 8″ | — | — |
| Adult Champion A | Sanke Koi 6″ | — | — |
| Adult Champion B | Sanke Koi 6″ | — | — |
Sources (2)
- https://cencalkoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Awards-Results.pdf — official award results PDF for the 2025 Fresno Koi Show
- https://gvwire.com/2025/09/25/fresno-koi-show-returns-with-award-winning-fish-and-free-admission/ — show date, location (Woodward Park), and organizer (Central California Koi Society)
Tri-State ZNA Koi Show
2025-08 · Milford, NJ · ZNA Koi Club
| Award | Variety | Breeder | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion A | Showa Koi 30″ | — | — |
| Grand Champion B | Gin Rin Koi 30″ | — | — |
Sources (1)
- https://pond-magic.com/blog/koi-fest-2025-behind-the-scenes-of-the-biggest-koi-event-in-america — Tri-State ZNA Koi Show Grand Champion A/B results at Koi Fest 2025
ZNA Carolina Annual Koi Show 2025
2025-04-25 · Raleigh Elks Lodge #735, Raleigh, NC · ZNA Carolina
| Award | Variety | Breeder | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Kohaku Koi 37″ | Momotaro Koi Farm | — |
| Grand Champion B | Asagi Koi | — | — |
| Mature Champion | Kohaku Koi 31″ | Matsue Nishikigoi Center | — |
Sources (3)
- https://www.kodamakoifarm.com/zna-carolina-koi-show-2025/ — Grand Champion (Kohaku, ~94cm, breeder Momotaro Koi Farm) and Mature Champion (Kohaku, 80cm, breeder Matsue Nishikigoi Center) results
- https://www.facebook.com/Gkoi11/videos/zna-carolina-2025-koi-show-grand-champion-b-asagi-owned-by-herbert-fritch/676150262031961/ — Grand Champion B award (Asagi, owner Herbert Fritch)
- https://trianglepondmanagement.com/news/zna-carolina-annual-koi-show-2025/ — show dates (April 25-26, 2025) and venue (Raleigh Elks Lodge #735, Raleigh, NC)
All-American Koi Show 2025
2025-03-29 · Silverton Casino Lodge, Las Vegas, NV · W. Lim Corporation
| Award | Variety | Breeder | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | — | Dainichi | Fitz's Fish Ponds |
| Reserve Champion | — | Sakai Fish Farm | Fitz's Fish Ponds |
| Miyabi Champion | — 9″ | Momotaro Koi Farm | Kodama Koi Farm |
Sources (3)
- https://fitzfishponds.com/blog/the-2025-all-american-koi-show-recap-las-vegas-nv/ — Grand Champion (Herbert Fritch, breeder Dainichi) and Reserve Champion (Andrew Sandler, breeder Sakai Fish Farm) results, plus Fitz's Fish Ponds as the dealer for both winning fish and other class wins
- https://www.kodamakoifarm.com/all-american-koi-show-2025/ — Miyabi Champion result (Jason Yates, size 9, Momotaro Koi Farm, acquired through Kodama Koi Farm) and show dates/location
- https://www.kodamakoifarm.com/koi-shows-events-2025/ — show organizer (W. Lim Corporation), exact dates (March 29-30, 2025), and venue address
28th Central Florida Koi Show
2025-03 · Central Florida · Shinkokai USA
| Award | Variety | Breeder | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Kohaku Koi 28″ | — | — |
| Reserve Grand Champion | Sanke Koi 28″ | — | — |
| Mature Champion | Kohaku Koi 28″ | — | — |
| Tsubaki Champion | Tancho Koi 24″ | — | — |
| Baby Champion | Gin Rin Koi 8″ | — | — |
Sources (1)
- https://shinkokaiusa.com/archives/koi-show-results/28th-central-florida-koi-show-results — 28th Central Florida Koi Show top award results, March 2025
Koi Club of San Diego Annual Koi Show 2025
2025-01-25 · Del Mar Fairgrounds, Bing Crosby Hall, Del Mar, CA · Koi Club of San Diego
| Award | Variety | Breeder | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Kohaku Koi 30″ | — | — |
| Grand Champion B | — 30″ | — | — |
| Reserve Champion | Kohaku Koi 30″ | — | — |
| Reserve Champion B | — 27″ | — | — |
| Mature Champion | Sanke Koi 30″ | — | — |
| Mature Champion B | — 27″ | — | — |
| Adult Champion | Kohaku Koi 21″ | — | — |
| Adult Champion B | — 21″ | — | — |
Sources (1)
- https://koiclubofsandiego.org/2025-Koi-Show-Results — official 2025 Koi Club of San Diego show results, including all award winners, sizes, and varieties, plus show dates and venue
ZNA Koi Show Awards Banquet (Koi Fest 2024)
2024-08 · Milford, NJ · ZNA Koi Club
| Award | Variety | Breeder | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Champion | Hi Utsuri | — | — |
Sources (1)
- https://www.pondtrademag.com/koi-fest-2024-a-celebration-of-koi-and-community/ — ZNA Koi Show Awards Banquet Grand Champion result at Koi Fest 2024
Going to a show is the best free education in the hobby — most run spring and fall, organized by regional clubs under the AKCA. Ask any dealer in your state which shows they're selling at.