RABBITS
Youth & Open Divisions
Superintendent: Kathleen Summersill * Secretary:
Martha Foureau
Date: Wednesday, October 29th - Time:
10:00 A. M.
Location: Livestock Arena * ARBA Judge: Marvin Cummings
These Little Ladies Show Their Winning Rabbits
RULES AND REGULATIONS
- ENTRIES Close October 1st: Entries must be typed or printed on
an official entry form. They must be complete with all required information
including phone numbers and mailed along with all applicable fees, to
be received in the offices of The Greater Jacksonville Fair no later than
October 1st. In judging and entering rabbits, the classifications of The
American Rabbit Breeders Association will prevail. Check the ARBA Guide
Book for age, weight and other data on all entries. Due to limited space
the Fair reserves the right to close and return entries after all available
space has been filled. Only entries from counties surrounding Duval County
will be accepted. Large entries may be limited at the discretion of the
Superintendent. Adults may not show in Youth Category.
OPEN ENTRY FEES
Single Entry $1.00 Fur Class $1.00 per Rabbit YOUTH ENTRY FEES Single Entry $.50 Fur Class $.50 per Rabbit Mail Entries To
The Jacksonville Fairgrounds
510 Fairgrounds Place
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
- All entry forms must be filled out completely, i.e. Social Security numbers, date of birth, etc. If an exhibitor has a question on how to fill out the breed, class, group section, etc., of the form, please contact the Rabbit Show Secretary, ( 786-0304.)
- YOUTH EXHIBITORS: Must not be over 19 years of age. Date of birth must be shown on the entry form. All entries must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor for at least 30 days prior to the show. Youth may show in the Open Show, but not with an animal that has been shown in the Youth Show.
- RECEIVING: All pre-approved rabbits, does & bucks will be accepted at the Fairgrounds on Tuesday, October 28th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Exhibitors wishing to cancel a doe entry must call at least 24 hours prior to Tuesday, October 28th.
- There are only 96 allotted cages for the Rabbit Show. If that number is exceeded, the Superintendent will set a limit on the number of rabbits each exhibitor may enter. The exhibitor will be notified by phone by the Show Secretary.
- ELIGIBILITY: All rabbits must be of purebred stock with a legible, permanent tattooed earmark in the animals left ear. Rabbits entered in Fur Class must be entered and compete in a regular class.
- JUDGING: Entries will be judged on Wednesday, October 29TH, at approximately 10:00 a.m. In judging and entering rabbits, the classifications of the American Rabbit Breeder's Association will prevail. Judging will be conducted in a designated area. No one will be permitted inside the judging area except officials of the show and their helpers. Animals may not be removed from their cage (pen,) except for judging, or with the permission of the Superintendent. The decision of the judges, after being ratified by the Fair Management, shall be final. 4-H Showmanship will follow the lunch break after judging has concluded.
- SICK ANIMALS: Sick or diseased rabbits will not be admitted in the show room. Any animal rejected on entry day because of sickness or disease will not be allowed to return to the show room. Upon arrival if any rabbit shows signs of illness or disease, at the owner's expense, it will be quarantined and cared for by an experienced rabbit raiser, until the owner can be notified.
- BREEDING OF ANIMALS: Animals may not be bred in the showroom except with both the owner and the Show Superintendent present.
- RELEASE / REMOVAL DATE AND TIMES: All rabbits will be released Sunday, November 9th, beginning at 9:00 P. M. but no later than 10:00 P. M. only. Any animal removed prior to this time with out the consent of the Show Superintendent and the Fair Officials will forfeit all awards. The Jacksonville Fair will not be responsible for any animal not picked up by the deadline as stated above.
- PASSES: The Livestock Office will supply each exhibitor with four (4) one-day entrance passes.
OFFICIAL ARBA SANCTIONED SHOW |
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85th Annual ARBA ConventionOctober 26th - 30th, 2008Louisville, Kentucky |
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| BRAD BOYCE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | P.O. BOX 426 BLOOMINGTON, IL 61702 |
MEMBERSHIP DUES |
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| ADULT: | $20.00 Per Year or $50.00 For 3 Years |
| YOUTH: | $12.00 Per Year or $30.00 For 3 Years |
| COMBINATION HUSBAND AND WIFE: | $30.00 Per Year or $750.00 For 3 Years |
| FAMILY: | $30.00 Plus $5.00 Per Youth For 1 Year or $75.00 Plus $10.00 Per Youth For 3 Years |
YOUTH AWARDS: Awards will be presented in the Livestock Arena Show Ring at The Parade of Champions, Saturday, November 3rd, at 7:30 P.M. A list of winners will be posted on the bulletin board of the Livestock Office and on the door of the Rabbit Office by 5:00 p.m. on the day of judging. OPEN AWARDS: May be picked up at 9:00 p.m., November 11th, from the Rabbit Office. AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED.
Exhibitors of bucks who will not be returning to the Fairgrounds and who will not be participating in the Parade of Champions should contact the Rabbit Superintendent to receive their awards.
RIBBONS WILL BE GIVEN WITH ALL CASH AWARDS
PREMIUMS - YOUTH & OPEN DIVISIONS
| ALL BREED ENTRIES | 1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
4TH |
5TH |
| 20 or more | $8.00 | $7.00 | $6.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 |
| 10 thry 19 | $7.00 | $6.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| 5 thru 9 | $5.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 | $1.00 |
| 1 thru 4 | $4.00 | $3.00 | $2.00 | $1.00 |
Awards - Youth & Open Specials
| Best in Show | Award |
| 1st Runner up | Award |
| 2nd Runner up | Award |
| Best-In-Show - White Fur | Award |
| Best-in- Show - Color Fur | Award |
Awards For Each Breed Shown - Open & Youth
| Best of Breed | Award |
| Best of Opposite Sex Breed | Award |
| Best Normal White Fur | Rosette |
| Best Normal Color Fur | Rosette |
| Best of Wool - White Fur | Rosette |
| Best Wool - Color Fur | Rosette |
| Best Breed Fur (where applies) | Rosette |
| Best of Each Group (where applies, i.e., Netherland Dwarf | Rosette |
| Best of Top 6 Varities (where applies , i.e. Mini Rex | Rosette |