Premium Book 2008
Rabbits
Thomas Serafin, Supt.
This is an Official American Rabbit Breeders Association (A.R.B.A.) Sanctions Show, but Pet stock will be accepted.
Pet Class
Open to rabbits of all kinds. Judged on overall appearance and temperament as would befit a PET rabbit. No fee is charged to enter the Pet class. Entries are limited to 6 (six) per family.
Mail-in entries are preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted as coop capacity permits. However, walk-ins will be limited to 2 (two) per family.
A.R.B.A. Class
Judging will be conducted in accordance with Official A.R.B.A. Rules and Regulations. a non-refundable fee of 75 cents per rabbit must accompany entry. Entries are limited to 20 (twenty) maximum including pets per family and forms must be received no later than Friday, September 17. No walk-ins will be accepted.
Mail entries to:
Thomas Serafin, Supt
39 School Street
Berlin, CT 06037
Checks should be made payable to Berlin Fair Association.
Rules
- All rabbits entered in A.R.B.A. class must have a permanent tattoo in the left ear.
- Entries will be received at the Rabbit building beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday of fair week. All rabbits should be cooped by 7 p.m. Thursday. judging will be conducted early on Friday.
- No rabbits are to be sold unless they are entered in the show and cannot be removed until 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. No exhibitors will be allowed in cages after check in Thursday.
- Only ear # changes in same class will be accepted.
- Sick or diseased animals will not be admitted and will be quarantined if noticed after admission or disqualified if found to be diseased by the judge.
- Only 1 (one) doe and litter entry per family will be accepted and must be a minimum of 8 (eight) weeks old.
- 7. Entries will be accepted up to coop capacity.
Awards
Pet Class
- Ribbons will be awarded for 1-3rd place with cash awards of $5, $4, and $3, respectively.
- Trophy will be awarded for Best Pet and Rosette for Best Reserve Pet in show.
A.R.B.A. class
- Ribbons will be awarded for 1-3rd place with cash awards of $8, $7, and $6, respectively.
- Rosettes for Best of Breed of 10 breeds exhibiting largest number of rabbits.
- Trophy and $25 for Best and Trophy and $15 for Best Reserve in Show
The Berlin Lions club will take every precaution against loss, accidents or damage, but will not be held responsible for any misfortunes.