JUNIOR RABBIT SHOW MAY ARRIVE IN PLACE CHECK IN SHOW DATE RELEASE. Released at conclusion of show Noon 8:30 AM 8:00-8:30 AM 9:00 AM

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1 JUNIOR RABBIT SHOW MAY ARRIVE IN PLACE CHECK IN SHOW DATE RELEASE Thursday, October 11 Saturday, October 13 Saturday, October 13 Saturday, October 13 Released at conclusion of show Noon 8:30 AM 8:00-8:30 AM 9:00 AM JUDGES: Terry Fender, Mary Jo Terry, Jeff Albright, Gene Gillespie SUPERINTENDENT: Cindy Boling This show is an Official American Rabbit Breeders Association Sanctioned Show. For information or membership with the ARBA, contact Eric Stewart, Secretary, PO Box 5667, Bloomington, IL Membership dues for the ARBA are as follows: Adults $20.00/ yr. or $50.00 for 3 yrs.; Youth $12.00/yr. or $30.00 for 3 yrs.; Combined Husband/Wife / year or $75.00 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. SPECIAL RULES 1. All General and Junior Rules and Regulations as found at apply. 2. Rules and Regulations for the Junior Department apply with exception to ownership and registration. 3. Ownership is defined below. Registration papers and Veterinarian Health Certificates are not required, however, health screening will be done by Rabbit Superintendent. 4. Entries will be done online. The entry site is on our website, Refer to the Livestock tab, then proceed to 2018 ShoWorks Online Entry Site for Breeding, Dairy and Rabbits. 5. All rabbits must be placed on the judging table by a youth exhibitor. Only authorized show personnel will be allowed behind the judging table. 6. False risers are allowed and may be brought for any breed. Measurements are: 22 ½ X The base date for computing rabbit s age is October 15, Coops will ONLY be provided if reserved in advance on ShoWorks, or by ing arstatefairrabbits@outlook.com 9. If an exhibitor would like for a breed to be sanctioned the exhibitor can sanction the breed and the ASF will reimburse the exhibitor for the sanction fee ONLY if there are more than ten entries by three or more exhibitors in that breed. Exhibitor is responsible for notifying ASF of necessary sanction payment.

2 OWNERSHIP DEFINITION All rabbits must be bona fide property of the exhibitor. The animals must have been in possession of the owner by entry deadline date (September 15, 2018). All animals must be permanently ear marked in the left ear. BREED DEFINITION Any rabbit may be entered by declaring on the entry form one of the breeds listed below. Entry shall declare breed (use abbreviation as listed below), sex, age classification and color or variety. ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE All exhibitors who enter the Arkansas State Fair Rabbit show must have a signed Junior Exhibitor Signature form on file by September 1, Junior Exhibitors must be a bona fide member of an Arkansas 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. American American Fuzzy Lop American Sable English Angora French Angora Satin Angora Giant Angora Belgian Hare Beveren Blanc de Hotot Britannia Petite Californian Champagne d Argent Checkered Giant American Chinchilla Giant Chinchilla DIVISIONS Standard Chinchilla Cinnamon Crème d Argent Dutch Dwarf Hotot English Spot Flemish Giant Florida White Harlequin Havana Himalayan Holland Lop Jersey Wooley Lilac English Lop French Lop Mini Lop Mini Rex Mini Satin Netherland Dwarf New Zealand Palomino Polish Rex Rhinelander Satin Silver Silver Fox Silver Marten Tan Thrianta Argente Brun Lion Head CLASSES 1. Pre Jr Doe (does under 3 months of age 2. Jr Doe (does 3-6 months of age 3. Intermediate Doe (does 6-8 months of age- commercial breeds) 4. Sr Doe (does 6 months or older) 5. Pre Jr Buck (bucks under 3 months of age) 6. Jr Buck (bucks 3-6 months of age) 7. Intermediate Buck (bucks 6-8 months of age- commercial breeds) 8. Sr Buck (bucks 6 months or older) COMMERCIAL BREEDS American Giant Chinchilla American Chinchilla New Zealand Beveren Satin Blanc de Hotot Silver Fox Californian Champagne d Argent English Lop Flemish Giant French Lop Giant Angora

3 JUNIOR RABBIT SHOW PREMIUMS AWARDED 1 ST 2 ND 3 RD 4 TH 5 TH Six or more entries in class $5 $4 $3 $2 $1 Three to five entries in class $3 $2 $1 One to two entries in class $2 $1 BEST DISPLAY, 10 entries or more in any breed $6 BEST DISPLAY, 5 to 9 entries in any breed $4 BEST DISPLAY, 4 entries, any breed $2 BEST IN SHOW $25 $20 BEST OF BREED, 10 entries or more in class $10 BEST OF BREED, 5 to 9 entries $6 BEST OF BREED, 1 to 4 entries, any breed $3 BEST OPPOSITE SEX, 10 entries or more in class $6 BEST OPPOSITE SEX, 5 to 9 entries $3 BEST OPPOSITE SEX, 1 to 4 entries $2 Fur Class $5 $3 RABBIT SHOW ENTRIES MUST BE ENTERED ONLINE BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 ENTRY FEES ARE $3.00 PER ENTRY. ENTRY FEE IS $3.00 FOR FUR CLASS.

4 DIVISION NUMBER 875 SINGLE FRYERS MAY ARRIVE IN PLACE CHECK IN SHOW DATE RELEASE Thursday, October 11 Saturday, October 13 Saturday, October 13 Saturday, October 13 Released at conclusion of show Noon 8:30 AM 8:00-8:30 AM 9:00 AM JUDGES: Terry Fender, Mary Jo Terry, Jeff Albright, Gene Gillespie Superintendent: Cindy Boling SINGLE FRYER DEFINITION: One Rabbit - Not over 10 weeks of age. Rabbit must weigh at least 3 1/2 pounds and no more than 5 1/2 pounds. 1. TATTOOS: Meat Pens and Single Fryers must have special Arkansas State Fair tattoo in the right ear. In the left ear rabbits must have an individual rabbit identification number issued by the exhibitor. ONLY TATTOO LOCATION Saturday, September 15 at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds on Dock between Cattle Barn 3 & 4 from 10 AM until 4 PM 2. DNA TESTING: All Single Fryers are subject to DNA Testing. The Arkansas State Fair reserves the right to pull DNA Samples on any rabbit entered in the Single Fryer competition. Standard ASF Market Show rules regarding DNA samples will apply. 3. DUAL ENTRY: Rabbits entered in the Single Fryer Competition cannot be entered as part of a Meat Pen trio. 4 There is no limit to the number of entries an exhibitor can submit for Meat Pen & Single Fryer Contests. Entries will be done online. The entry site is on our website Refer to the Livestock tab, then proceed to 2018 ShoWorks Online Entry Site for Breeding, Dairy and Rabbits. 5 Meat Pen and Single Fryer entries must be entered online no later than September 15th. Entries are $5 per Single Fryer. 6 The Grand Champion Single Fryer and Grand Champion Meat Pen will be in the Sale of Champions on Friday, October 19 th at Noon. The Junior Exhibitor of the Single Fryer and Meat Pen must be present. 7 The Grand Champion Single Fryer and Grand Champion Meat Pen will receive a Purple Circle Award. 8 Participants in the Meat Pen and Single Fryer Competitions are eligible to compete in Junior Rabbit Showmanship. No entry form or fee is necessary to enter the Showmanship Competition.

5 AWARDS & PREMIUMS Grand Champion Single Fryer $50, Banner, & official ASF Belt Buckle Reserve Grand Champion Single Fryer $40, Banner, & official ASF Belt Buckle First Reserve Champion Single Fryer $30 & Rosette Second Reserve Champion Single Fryer $20 & Rosette Third Reserve Champion Single Fryer $15 & Rosette Fourth Reserve Champion Single Fryer $15 & Rosette Fifth Reserve Champion Single Fryer $10 & Rosette All Arkansas State Fair General Rules apply to this show. Review these guidelines at There will also be an ARBA Meat Pen and Single Fryer Show added. This show is being added to accommodate the ARBA age rule. The winners of this show WILL NOT be eligible for the Purple Circle awards. This show will require entry on the appropriate form and entry fees will apply. The entry form for this show is available on our website to be printed and mailed in by deadline. Market meat pens cannot be shown in the ARBA Show. Market meat pens are a separate entity.

6 DIVISION NUMBER 8044 RABBIT MEAT PENS MAY ARRIVE IN PLACE CHECK IN SHOW DATE RELEASE Thursday, October 11 Saturday, October 13 Saturday, October 13 Saturday, October 13 Released at conclusion of show Noon 8:30 AM 8:00-8:30 AM 9:00 AM JUDGES: Terry Fender, Mary Jo Terry, Jeff Albright, Gene Gillespie Superintendent: Cindy Boling MEAT PEN DEFINITION: A Meat Pen will consist of three rabbits of the same color, preferably of the same breed, but mixed breeds will be acceptable. The animals must weigh at least 3 ½ pounds and no more than 5 ½ pounds each. Rabbits cannot be over ten weeks old. Animals may come from different litters. The trio should look like triplets. 1. TATTOOS: Meat Pens and Single Fryers must have special Arkansas State Fair tattoo in the right ear. In the left ear rabbits must have an individual rabbit identification number issued by the exhibitor. ONLY TATTOO LOCATION Saturday, September 15 at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds on Dock between Cattle Barn 3 & 4 from 10 AM until 4 PM 2. DNA TESTING: All Meat Pens are subject to DNA Testing. The Arkansas State Fair reserves the right to pull DNA Samples on any rabbit entered in the Meat Pen competition. Standard ASF Market Show rules regarding DNA samples will apply. 3. DUAL ENTRY: Rabbits entered in the Single Fryer Competition cannot be entered as part of a Meat Pen trio. Exception: A meat pen entered that has a mortality that would disqualify the entry, may have one rabbit designated by owner and signed by agent/advisor to be moved to single fryer. Only one meat pen entry is eligible for this exception. This must be done two days before show date. 4. There is no limit to the number of entries an exhibitor can submit for Meat Pen & Single Fryer Contests. Entries will be done online. The entry site is on our website Refer to the Livestock tab, then proceed to 2018 ShoWorks Online Entry Site for Breeding, Dairy and Rabbits. 5. Meat Pen and Single Fryer entries must be entered no later than September 15 th. Entry Fee is $5 per pen. 6. The Grand Champion Single Fryer and Grand Champion Meat Pen will be in the Sale of Champions on Friday, October 19 th at Noon. The Junior Exhibitor of the Champions must be present. 7. The Grand Champion Single Fryer and Grand Champion Meat Pen will receive a Purple Circle Award.

7 8. Participants in the Meat Pen and Single Fryer Competitions are eligible to compete in Junior Rabbit Showmanship. No entry fee or entry form is required to compete in the Showmanship Competition. See Rules in Showmanship section. 9. Coops will ONLY be provided if reserved in advance on ShoWorks, or by ing AWARDS & PREMIUMS Grand Champion Meat Pen $50, Banner & official ASF Belt Buckle Reserve Grand Champion Meat Pen $40, Banner & official ASF Belt Buckle First Reserve Champion Meat Pen $30 & Rosette Second Reserve Champion Meat Pen $20 & Rosette Third Reserve Champion Meat Pen $15 & Rosette Fourth Reserve Champion Meat Pen $15 & Rosette Fifth Reserve Champion Meat Pen $10 & Rosette All Arkansas State Fair General Rules apply to this show. Review these guidelines at There will also be an ARBA Meat Pen and Single Fryer Show added. This show is being added to accommodate the ARBA age rule. The winners of this show WILL NOT be eligible for the Purple Circle awards. This show will require entry on the appropriate form and entry fees will apply. The entry form for this show is available on our website to be printed and mailed in by deadline. Market meat pens cannot be shown in the ARBA Show. Market meat pens are a separate entity.

8 OPEN RABBIT SHOW MAY ARRIVE IN PLACE CHECK IN SHOW DATE RELEASE Thursday, October 11 Sunday, October 14 Sunday, October 14 Sunday, October 14 Released at conclusion of show Noon 7:30 AM 7:00-7:30 AM 8:00 AM. JUDGES: Terry Fender, Mary Jo Terry, Jeff Albright, Gene Gillespie SUPERINTENDENT: Cindy Boling This show is an Official American Rabbit Breeders Association Sanctioned Show. For information or membership with the ARBA, contact Eric Stewart, Secretary, PO Box 5667, Bloomington, IL Membership dues for the ARBA are as follows: Adults $20.00/ yr. or $50.00 for 3 yrs.; Youth $12.00/yr. or $30.00 for 3 yrs.; Combined Husband/Wife / year or $75.00 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. The following breeds will be sanctioned for the 2018 Arkansas State Fair Rabbit Show: Californians Dutch Dwarf Hotot Florida White English Lop French Lop Havana Himalayan Holland Lop Lion Head Mini Lop Mini Rex Mini Satin Netherland Dwarf New Zealand Polish Rex Satin Thriantra

9 SPECIAL RULES 1. All General and Open Rules and Regulations as found at apply. 2. Rules and Regulations for the Open Department apply with exception to ownership and registration. 3. Ownership is defined below. Registration papers and Veterinarian Health Certificates are not required, however, health checks will be done by Rabbit Superintendent prior to exhibiting. 4. Only authorized show personnel will be allowed behind the judging table. 5. The base date for computing rabbit s age is October 15, Entries will be done online. The entry site is on our website Refer to the Livestock tab, then proceed to 2018 ShoWorks Online Entry Site for Breeding, Dairy and Rabbits. 7. Entry must designate which show is being entered, Show A or B. Separate entry and payment for each show is required. 8. Coops will ONLY be provided if reserved in advance on ShoWorks or by ing arstatefairrabbits@outlook.com 9. If an exhibitor would like for a breed to be sanctioned the exhibitor can sanction the breed and the ASF will reimburse the exhibitor for the sanction fee ONLY if there are more than ten entries by three or more exhibitors in that breed. Exhibitor is responsible for notifying ASF of necessary sanction payment. THERE ARE TWO OPEN RABBIT SHOWS (A & B) EXHIBITORS MAY ENTER ONE OR BOTH SHOWS SEPARATE ENTRY AND FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SHOW

10 OWNERSHIP DEFINITION All rabbits must be bona fide property of the exhibitor. The animals must have been in possession of the owner by entry deadline (September 15, 2018). All animals must be permanently ear marked in the left ear. BREED DEFINITION Any rabbit may be entered by declaring on the entry form one of the breeds listed below. Entry shall declare breed (use abbreviation as listed below), sex, age classification and color or variety. ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE All exhibitors who enter the Arkansas State Fair Open Rabbit show must have a signed Open Exhibitor Signature form on file by September 1, American American Fuzzy Lop American Sable English Angora French Angora Satin Angora Giant Angora Belgian Hare Beveren Blanc de Hotot Britannia Petite Californian Champagne d Argent Checkered Giant American Chinchilla Giant Chinchilla DIVISIONS Standard Chinchilla Cinnamon Crème d Argent Dutch Dwarf Hotot English Spot Flemish Giant Florida White Harlequin Havana Himalayan Holland Lop Jersey Wooley Lilac English Lop French Lop Mini Lop Mini Rex Mini Satin Netherland Dwarf New Zealand Palomino Polish Rex Rhinelander Satin Silver Silver Fox Silver Marten Tan Thrianta Argente Brun Lion Head CLASSES 1. Pre Jr Doe (does under 3 months of age 2. Jr Doe (does 3-6 months of age 3. Intermediate Doe (does 6-8 months of age- commercial breeds) 4. Sr Doe (does 6 months or older) 5. Pre Jr Buck (bucks under 3 months of age) 6. Jr Buck (bucks 3-6 months of age) 7. Intermediate Buck (bucks 6-8 months of age- commercial breeds) 8. Sr Buck (bucks 6 months or older) COMMERCIAL BREEDS American Giant Chinchilla American Chinchilla New Zealand Beveren Satin Blanc de Hotot Silver Fox Californian Champagne d Argent English Lop Flemish Giant French Lop Giant Angora

11 OPEN RABBIT SHOW PREMIUMS AWARDED 1 ST 2 ND 3 RD 4 TH 5 TH Six or more entries in class $5 $4 $3 $2 $1 Three to five entries in class $3 $2 $1 One to two entries in class $2 $1 BEST DISPLAY, 10 entries or more in any breed $6 BEST DISPLAY, 5 to 9 entries in any breed $4 BEST DISPLAY, 4 entries, any breed $2 BEST IN SHOW $25 $20 BEST OF BREED, 10 entries or more in class $10 BEST OF BREED, 5 to 9 entries $6 BEST OF BREED, 1 to 4 entries, any breed $3 BEST OPPOSITE SEX, 10 entries or more in class $6 BEST OPPOSITE SEX, 5 to 9 entries $3 BEST OPPOSITE SEX, 1 to 4 entries $2 FUR CLASS $5 $3 RABBIT SHOW ENTRIES MUST BE ENTERED ONLINE BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 ENTRY FEES ARE $3.00 PER ENTRY. FUR CLASS IS $3.00 PER ENTRY.