RABBIT & CAVY SHOW

Committee:

Superintendent: Susan Kline, 46 Bannon Street, Torrington, CT 06790 (860) 482-8051
Ted Beebe, Matt Kline, Catherine LaTulipe, Sherry Zeno,
Dakota Zeno, Bill Trabolb, Ann Kratzer, Briana Kratzer

Registration:

• Who may enter: Holders of adult exhibitor tickets or junior (under 12 years of age).
• Adults will pay fee of $0.50 for each additional animal over three or for one meat pen consisting of three animals, not over 69 days old, and not over five pounds each.
• Connecticut exhibitors will have priority.
• Entries close August 12, 2011. Juniors will pay $0.50 per animal.
• Get pdf entry form at this link
• Mail the entry form to Superintendent Susan Kline at the address above.

ENTRY TAGS:
Attached to coops by committee.

DELIVER EXHIBIT:
To Rabbit Tent on Thursday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Enter Fair Grounds through livestock gate.

ENTRY FEES:
ADULTS - $7.00 for maximum of 3 entries; additional entries $0.50 each.
JUNIORS - Under 12 years of age, no entry fee by all animals are $0.50 each.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. This is an A.R.B.A. Sanctioned Show, but Pet Stock will be accepted. Entries will be accepted until cages are full. Connecticut residents will have priority.
2. All animals entered in the A.R.B.A. show must have a permanent Tattoo or Tag in left ear. The number must be listed on the entry blank or entry will be placed in the Pet Category.
3. Feed will be supplied by the Fair. Only committee members are to feed the animals.
4. Rabbits will be accepted Thursday, Aug.18th from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.
5. Judging will start at 5:00 pm on Friday or at the convenience of the judge. Cavies and rabbits may not be removed before 6:00 pm on Sunday.
6. Sick or diseased animals will not be admitted and will be removed from coops if noticed after admission or disqualified if found to be diseased by judge.
7. No Exhibitor or others interested in rabbits being judged will be allowed in back of judging tables. Interference from any exhibitor or audience will not be allowed.
8. No breeding will be permitted at the show.
9. No advertising will be permitted until after judging. Rules to be set by committee.
10. Rabbits or Cavies that are entered and sold must remain until Sunday at 6:00 pm.
11. Limit 25 entries per family. Connecticut exhibitors will have priority.
12. Enter Fair Grounds through Livestock Gate.
13. Exhibitor passes will be handed out for all entries received by 9:00 pm Thursday.
14. The Bridgewater Fair and Show Committee will take all due precautions against loss, but will not be responsible for any accident, mistake, loss or damage from any cause whatsoever.
15. Exhibitors must supply 2 appropriately sized and weighted bowls per animal - NO SOFT PLASTIC - NO EXCEPTIONS!!
16. Pet stock is limited top youth 18 years old and younger.
17. The National A.R.B.A. Convention will be held: October 29 to November 2, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
18. Check out time may change due to inclement weather.

PREMIUMS

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 ST- - - - - -- - - - 2 ND - - - - - - - - - 3 RD
Senior Buck - - - - - - - - - $7.00 - - - - - - - - - $6.00- - - - - - - - - $5.00
Senior Doe - - - - - - - -- - $7.00- - - - - -- - - - $6.00- - - - - - - - - $5.00
6 - 8 Bucks- - - - - - --- - - $7.00- - - - - - - - - $6.00 - - - - - - - - - $5.00
6 - 8 Does - - - - - - --- - - $7.00 - - - - - - - - - $6.00- - - - - - - - - $5.00
Junior Buck- - - - - -- - - - $7.00- - - - - -- - - - $6.00 - - - - - - - - - $5.00
Junior Doe - - - - - -- - - - $7.00 - - - - - - - - - $6.00 - - - - - - - - - $5.00

The same awards will be made for Rabbits, Cavies and Pet Stock.

Best in Show - Trophy
Best Reserve - Trophy
Best of Pet Stock - Trophy
Reserve Pet - Trophy
Best of Breed and Opposite Sex Rosettes

 

 

 

BRIDGEWATER, CONNECTICUT