Rabbits, Dept. 05

Rabbits

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General Rules

Please read the State Department of Agriculture rules, IAFE rules and the Durham Agricultural Fair Association General Rules for Livestock Exhibitors before entering.

2025 Entry Instructions

ENTRY IS A COMBINATION OF ONLINE AND MAIL-IN. To be an Exhibitor, you must:

  1. Enter online by clicking on the Online Entry link, follow the instructions and print the COMPLETED online entry form.
  2. Mail the following items postmarked after July 31 and before September 1 to Durham Fair Association, Attn. Livestock Entries, P.O. Box 225, Durham, CT 06422:
  3. Entries must arrive Thursday, the first day of the Fair, between 2 & 7 PM.

If you would rather use the offline entry form, please contact the Department Superintendent.

Note: All rabbits must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within 60 days of their first show by an accredited veterinarian stating that the animal is in good health and not showing signs of infectious, contagious and/or communicable diseases including RHD. Rabbits must have an identification number, either by tattoo or black marker in the left ear.

TABLE OF CATEGORIES

Class Code & Name $ Prize Amount
Best in Show $50
Best Reserve in Show $35
Best Pet in Show $25
Best Reserve Pet in Show $10
Best of Breed of 10 breeds exhibiting the largest number of animals. Rosette
ARBA 1st 2nd 3rd
ARBA American Rabbit Breeders Association 10 9 8
Pet 1st 2nd 3rd
PR Pet Rabbits 10 9 8
Showmanship 1st 2nd 3rd
01 Novice Youth 10 9 8
02 Cloverbud 10 9 8
03 Junior 10 9 8
04 Intermediate 10 9 8
05 Senior 10 9 8
06 Novice Adult 10 9 8
07 Adult 10 9 8

Contacts

  • Patrick Schmidt
    Superintendent
    203-376-0531
    [email protected]
  • Charlotte Schmidt
    Asst. Superintendent

Committee

  • Inese Benks
  • Josh Gebelein
  • Randy Gebelein
  • Sharon Gebelein
  • Stephanie Lutz
  • Tom Tucker
  • Valerie Tucker