Perhaps if you go to this link and then click onto "Shows" icon you can find some shows in your area. It is sometimes necessary to drive to get some good stock to start with but in the long run it will be worth it.
http://www.arba.net/
Did you ever find any rabbits? I know of a person in WI that is looking to cut back on his herd so that he may spend more time with college courses. If you need his info. just let me know and I can send you his email. He has very nice show quality and is a reputable breeder.
We have spent the last year building our herd, learning and doing some showing of our Mini Rex. It began as a 4-H project as so many of them do and it has grown since. ;)
Looks like a cool site with lots of great info. Looking forward to meeting some new fellow "wabbit wanglers" as my kids...