RABBIT Superintendent - Steve Zaruba, Colesburg Amount Offered --- $1,800

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1 SCHEDULE Friday, August 17 Noon RABBIT Superintendent - Steve Zaruba, Colesburg Amount Offered --- $1,800 Rabbits may arrive (Pigeon, Poultry and Rabbit Building) Check-in Largest Rabbit 6:00 p.m. Largest Rabbit judging Saturday, August 18 8:00 a.m. Rabbits must be in 9:00 a.m. Rabbit judging Sunday, August 19 6:00 p.m. Rabbits released The Iowa State Fair Board, being chartered with the ARBA, will present the 65th Annual Iowa State Fair Rabbit Show August 17 through August 19. This show will be governed by and run under the latest revised rules of the ARBA. All prizes will be awarded in accordance with the ARBA Standard of Perfection. 95TH ANNUAL AMERICAN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION West Springfield, MA --- October 27-31, 2018 RULES 1. Open Class Livestock general rules, regulations and health requirements apply in this department. In case general rules conflict with Rabbit Department general or special rules, the latter will govern. 2. SUBMITTING ENTRIES. Entries may be made online at Entries may also be made by printing the form available at Complete entry form and return it with full payment of all fees to: Iowa State Fair, Rabbit Department, P.O. Box 57130, Des Moines, Iowa ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 14. ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE OR POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE JULY 14. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED. 4. ENTRY FEES. Each exhibitor, as a requirement for entry, will pay an entry fee of $2 per Rabbit (Junior, Intermediate, Senior), $2 per Meat Pen, $2 per Single Fryer and $1 per Fur class. Entry Fee must accompany entry or it will be returned. 5. A $2 service charge to cover veterinarian inspection fees will be required with all entry forms. 6. ADMISSION TO THE FAIR. Each exhibitor must purchase two discounted admission tickets at $8 each when making entry. Additional tickets may be purchased. Discounted tickets for children 6-11 years old may be purchased for $4 each. Without admission tickets, the full price of $12 (adults) and $6 (children) per day will be charged at the gate. 7. UNLOAD PERMITS. Each exhibitor will be given one unload permit. This permit allows a maximum of 30 minutes to unload animals and tack but does not provide parking. 8. VEHICLE PERMITS. Each exhibitor must pay for a vehicle permit at $10 per day. Each exhibitor is limited to two ongrounds lot permits per day. Any additional passes will be issued for Lot Y. Vehicle permits must be purchased in advance by indicating the specific days needed on the Rabbit Entry Form. Each vehicle permit will park one car or truck (no trailers) in a Fairgrounds lot for the specified day(s). Vehicle permits are required to park in Fairgrounds lots on a space available basis. Parking will not be available at the gate. 9. REFUNDS. No refunds of fees will be made unless cancellation is received IN WRITING (letter, fax or ) by July 21. No refunds will be given on tickets, wristbands or vehicle permits. No refunds of $5.00 or less will be issued. Refunds will be made by mail after the close of the Fair (separate from premium checks). CLASSES 10. On your entry form list Breed, Variety and Sex (buck or doe). List class as Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Single Fryer, Meat Pen or Fur. 11. Fur classes provided for: Normal Colored, Normal White, Rex, Satin Colored and Satin White. 12. No rabbit may be entered in fur classes unless entered in regular classes. 13. Commercial meat classes provided for pen of three and single fryer. Age limit 10 weeks. Minimum weight is 3 1/2 pounds each. Maximum weight is 5 1/2 pounds each. ELIGIBILITY OF ANIMALS 14. All rabbits must be entered in the name of the bona fide owners, NO Rabbitry or Farm Name. 15. Rabbits may not be spayed or neutered. 16. All stock must be permanently and legibly ear marked. Superintendent will refuse all rabbits not ear marked as specified. Entry fee will be forfeited. 17. NO SUBSTITUTING WILL BE ALLOWED EXCEPT IN THE SAME CLASS, BREED AND SEX. 18. All rabbits may compete only in the class entered. 19. NO RABBITS WILL BE ALLOWED IN SHOW ROOM UNLESS ENTERED IN SHOW. ARRIVAL 20. WE WILL NOT be using ARBA remark cards. When you arrive please come and get your check-in sheets for Ear # changes ONLY. CAGES / SHOW ROOM 21. Cavy entries will be accepted; however, there are no cavy cages available. 22. Rabbits will be properly cared for by experienced and competent rabbit breeders. 23. NO WATER OR FEED CONTAINERS WILL BE PROVIDED. 24. Absolutely no breeding in the show room. 25. Selling of equipment and supplies is prohibited except for Official Iowa State Fair vendors. 1

2 JUDGING 26. Each exhibitor is responsible for getting his/her entry to the show table. If you are unable to attend, please make arrangements with the Superintendent prior to show time. 27. The Iowa State Fair Board reserves the right to substitute another ARBA licensed judge in the event of the inability of the selected judge to attend. 28. Any person interfering with the judge or judging in any way will have his/her exhibits disqualified, without refund of entry fees or any premiums awarded previous to disqualification. 29. All rabbits must be shown in their natural condition. Any violation of this rule shall exclude such rabbits from competition and result in the withholding of any premium awards. 30. There must be 15 or more rabbits of a breed shown for that breed to be sanctioned the following year. 31. All specials open to the world unless otherwise stated. 32. Ribbons will be awarded through 5th place. AWARDS 33. There must be 10 or more of a breed or variety shown in order to be eligible for monetary specials offered by the Iowa State Fair. 34. Display points to count as follows: First, 6; Second, 4; Third, 3; Fourth, 2; Fifth, 1; multiplied by the number in the class. 35. An exhibitor must have four or more entries to be eligible for display awards. 36. An award of $8 will be paid for Best Display on all sanctioned breeds provided 10 or more rabbits are exhibited in that breed. RELEASE 37. All entries must be checked out by show officials. Any exhibitor removing entries without official authorization shall forfeit all premium awards. 38. On Sunday morning before you leave, please pick up your results and Legs from the Show Secretary. 1. No entry fee is required. 2. Rabbits must meet regular health requirements. 3. Rabbits will be judged by weight only. LARGEST RABBIT CONTEST RULES 4. Any use of techniques, drugs, procedures or practices to alter weight or appearance of animals shall be cause for disqualification. 5. A rosette will be awarded to the winner. PREMIUMS AND AWARDS No. in Class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Total 1 $1.75 $ $ $ $ $ Single and Meat Classes will pay the above premiums. Fur Classes will pay half of the above premiums. Ribbons will be given on all five placings. DISPLAY AWARDS Best Rabbit of Show... Plaque Best Four Class... Plaque Best Six Class... Plaque Best Display of Show... Plaque Best Cavy of Show... Plaque SPECIAL AWARDS A trophy sponsored by River Bend RBA and Mississippi Valley RBA in memory of Myron Dinsdale will be awarded to the Best In Show Rabbit. OFFICIAL IOWA STATE RABBIT BREEDERS SANCTIONED SHOW Tracie Pearce; PO Box 362, Leon, IA traciep@grm.net Membership Dues: Open $10, Youth $6, Two Party Same address $13, Family $13 + $2.50 for each youth. All memberships run January 1 - December 31. The Iowa State Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc., (ISRBA) offers special ribbons for BEST OF BREED on all breeds having five or more entries. Display points at this show shall count towards the Iowa State Rabbit Breeders Annual Sweepstakes Trophies. To be eligible to receive Best of Breed Ribbons or Sweepstakes Trophies, an exhibitor must be a member or join before judging starts. 2

3 OFFICIAL ARBA SANCTIONED SHOW Eric Stewart, Executive Director, P.O. Box 5667, Bloomington, IL 61702, Membership: Individual, $20 per year, $50 for 3 years; Husband/Wife: $30 per year, $75 for 3 years; Youth, $12 per year, $30 for 3 years AMERICAN BRITANNIA PETITE RABBIT SOCIETY Scott Stockwell, 94 Cottage Street, Cranston, RI 02910, (617) , ABPRS77@gmail.com Membership: Adult - $10, $25 3 yrs; Youth - $7.50, $20 3 yrs; H/W - $15, $40 3 yrs; Family - $15 (plus $2.00/child), $40 3 yrs (plus $5/child); Foreign surcharge - $3; Sanction Fees: OPEN $16; YOUTH $8; YOUTH SANCTION FREE IF REQUESTED WITH OPEN SANCTION AMERICAN CAVY BREEDERS ASSOCIATION Dan McParland, 2719 Coventry Lane, Ocoee, FL 34761, (407) , acbasec@yahoo.com Membership: Adult - (New) $25, (Renewal) $20, 3 yrs (New) $60, 3 yrs (Renewal) $55; Youth - (New) $20, (Renewal) $15, 3 yrs (New) $45, 3 yrs (Renewal) $40; Family - (New) $30, (Renewal) $25, 3 yrs (New) $75, 3 yrs (Renewal) $70; Canadian Members Add $5/yr, Other Foreign Add $20/yr; Sanction Fees: OPEN $ YOUTH $8.00 AMERICAN CHECKERED GIANT RABBIT CLUB David Freeman, 1119 Klondyke Rd, Milford,Oh 45150, (513) , davidfreemanacgrc@yahoo.com Membership: (Adult) 1 year - $20; 3 years - $50; H/W - 1 year - $25, 3 years - $65; Foreign (Adult) 1 year - $20; 3 years - $50; ($5 each additional member in the same household) Sanction Fees: OPEN ONLY $10.00 AMERICAN DUTCH RABBIT CLUB Janet Bowers, 3520 Baker Rd, Olivet, MI 49076, (517) , AmDutchClub@aol.com Membership: Adult - (New) $15, (Renewal) $10; Youth - (New) $13, (Renewal) $8; Husband/Wife - (New) $19, (Renewal) $14; Family - (New) $25, (Renewal) $20 Sanction Fees: OPEN $12; YOUTH $10 AMERICAN DWARF HOTOT RABBIT CLUB Terry L. Robertson, 2019 Nicodemus Rd, Westminster, MD 21157, (443) , terry@mameandop.com Membership: Adult - $10, 3 yrs $25; Youth - $7, 3 yrs $17; Husband/Wife (2 Adults) - $15, 3 yrs $35; Family - $15 ($2/child); Lifetime (1 Adult) - $150, (2 Adults) $200; Foreign (All Membership Types) - add $10/yr service charge; NEW MEMBERS ONLY - Add $5 S&H Per Household for Materials Sanction Fees: OPEN $10; YOUTH $6 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF NEW ZEALAND RABBIT BREEDERS Lori Basgill, 5129 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Sneedville, TN 37869, (281) , basgilsrabbitry@yahoo.com Membership: Adult - $15, (Renewal) $13; Youth - $13, (Renewal) $8; Husband/Wife - $17, (Renewal) $15; Family - $28, (Renewal) 23; Canada - $16, (Renewal) $14; Foreign - (New or Renewal) $40/person; Lifetime - $240/person or $250 for H/W Sanction Fees: OPEN $12; YOUTH $8 AMERICAN MINI LOP RABBIT CLUB Judy Todd, 1617 Douglas Lane, Lebanon, IN , (765) , hjtodd0060@att.net Membership: Adult - (New) $15, $40 3 yr, (Renewal) $12, $30 3 yrs; Youth - (New) $12, $30 3 yr, (Renewal) $8, $20 3 yrs; Husband/Wife - (New) $20, $52 3 yr, (Renewal) $15, $40 3 yrs; Family - (New) $25, $70 3 yr, (Renewal) $20, $55 3 yrs Sanction Fees: OPEN $13; YOUTH $10 US funds only AMERICAN NETHERLAND DWARF RABBIT CLUB Carl Richetelle, 755 Hill Street, Hamden, CT 06514, (203) , andrcsectreas@yahoo.com Membership: Adult - (New) $15, $40 3 yr, (Renewal) $13, $35 3 yrs; Youth - (New) $10, $25 3 yr, (Renewal) $8, $20 3 yrs; Family (2 members) - (New) $20, $45 3 yr, (Renewal)$15, $37 3 yrs; Family (3+ members) - (New) $25, $50 3 yr, (Renewal) $20, $42 3 yrs; Canada & Mexico - Add $8/year; All Other Foreign - Add $15/year; US Funds. Sanction Fees: OPEN $15; YOUTH $10 AMERICAN POLISH RABBIT CLUB Drew Bliss, 4193 Leonard, Marne, MI 49435, drb88@yahoo.com Membership: Adult - $12, $30 3 yr; Youth - $10, $25 3 yr; Husband/Wife (or 2 individuals at the same address) - $15, $35 3 yr; Family - $18, $40 3 yr; Foreign Membership - Add $10/year to above fees Sanction Fees: OPEN $15; YOUTH $10 AMERICAN SATIN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOC. Glenda Weiss, PO Box 255, Mason, MI 48854, , glweiss@hotmail.com Membership: Adult - (New) $17, $35 3 yr, (Renewal) $12, $30 3 yr; Youth - (New) $14, $28 3 yr, (Renewal) $9, $23 3 yr; Husband/Wife - (New) $19, $40 3 yr, (Renewal) $14, $35 3 yr; Family - (New) $22, $46 3 yr, (Renewal) $17, $41 3 yr Sanction Fees: OPEN $20; YOUTH $10 CALIFORNIAN RABBIT SPECIALTY CLUB, INC. Jerry Hicks, Prairie Creek Rd, New Berlin, IL , (217) , calclubsecretary@gmail.com Membership: Adult - $10, 3 yrs $28; Youth - $5, 3 yrs $15; Husband/Wife - $15, 3 yrs $43; Family - $15 (plus $2 each youth), 3 yrs $43 (plus $6 each youth)youth must join at same time as adults. Youth birth date is required; Foreign - $20; 3 yrs $58.00 Sanction Fees: OPEN $10; YOUTH $5 CHAMPAGNE D ARGENT RABBIT FEDERATION Lauren Rasher, 766 CR 1730, Grapeland, TX 75844, (936) , lauren@watershipfarm.com Membership: Adult (New) - $15, $32 3 yrs; Adult (Renew)- $10, $27 3 yrs; Youth (New) - $13; Youth (Renew) - $8; Husband/Wife (New) - $17, $38 3 yrs;husband/wife (Renew) - $12, $33 3 yrs; Foreign add $15 surcharge per year if newsletter is mailed. Sanction Fees: OPEN $10; YOUTH $8 3

4 FLORIDA WHITE RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOC. Jane Meyer, 1795 N E. Rd, Thawville, IL 60968, (217) , Membership: Adult - $7, $18 3 yrs; Youth - $5, $12 3 yrs; Husband/Wife (or partners) - $10, $25 3 yrs; Family - $15, $40 3 yrs; Single Life - $100, H/W $175 Sanction Fees: OPEN $10; YOUTH $5; OPEN/YOUTH Combination $10 HAVANA RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOC. Tanya Zimmerman, N9487 Walnut Rd, Clintonville, WI 54929, (715) , havanasecretary@yahoo.com Membership: Adult - $8, $20 3 yrs; Youth - $6, $ yrs; Husband/Wife - $11.50, $ yrs; Family - $11.50 ($3.50/child); Foreign Membership - Add $5 to each option; Sanction Fees: OPEN $10; YOUTH $5; OPEN/YOUTH Combination $10 HOLLAND LOP RABBIT SPECIALTY CLUB Pandora Allen, Secretary, 2633 Seven Eleven Rd, Chesapeake, VA , (757) , hlrscsec@verizon.net Membership: Adult -$15; Youth - $12; Husband/Wife - $19; Family - $22; Canada/New Mexico: Add $5 per year service charge. All other Foreign: Add $10 per year service charge. Sanction Fees: OPEN $15; YOUTH $10 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FLEMISH GIANT RABBIT BREEDERS, INC. Wayne Bechdel, 117 Hollow Road, Lockhaven, Pennsylvania 17745, (570) , wbechdel@wildblue.net Membership: Adult/Youth - (New) $20, (Renewal) $15; Husband/Wife - (New) $20, (Renewal) $15; Family - (New)$22 + $3.00 per child, (Renewal) $20 + $2.00 per child ; Canada (Single) - (New) $30, (Renewal) $20; All other foreign (Single) - (New) $40, (Renewal) $35 Sanction Fees: OPEN $10; YOUTH $8; OPEN/YOUTH Combination $15 NATIONAL JERSEY WOOLY RABBIT CLUB Doug Brown, 505 Main Street, Norwalk, WI 54648, njwrcsecretary@gmail.com Membership: Adult - (New)$15, $35 3 yrs, (Renewal) $12, $25 3 yr; Youth - (New) $12, (Renewal) $9; Family (2 Adults and any children under 19 residing at same address) - $25, $60 3 yr; First Class option for newsletter - $5/year; Foreign Surcharge - $15/year Sanction Fees: OPEN $10; YOUTH $10 NATIONAL MINI REX RABBIT CLUB Doug King, W Grimes Rd, Tracy, CA 95304, (559) , NMRRCSecretary@gmail.com Membership: Adult - $25, $55 3 yrs; H/W - $30, $70 3 yrs; Family - $45, $115; Youth - $25, $55 3 yrs; Adult Foreign - $50, $110 3 yrs; H/W Foreign - $60, $140 3 yrs; Family Foreign $90, $230 3 yrs Sanction Fees: OPEN $15; YOUTH $15; OPEN/YOUTH COMBO $30 NATIONAL REX RABBIT CLUB Arlyse DeLoyola, PO Box 1465, Cave Junction, OR 97523, nationalrex@yahoo.com Membership: Individual Adult or Youth (New) - $20 (Each additional person at same address - $5), 3 yr $40 (Each additional person at same address - $12); (Renewal) $15 (Each additional person at same address - $5), 3 yr $30 (Each additional person at same address - $12); Foreign: (New) - $30(Each additional person at same address - $5); 3 yr $70(Each additional person at same address - $12), (Renewal) $25 (Each additional person at same address - $5); 3 yr $60(Each additional person at same address - $12) Sanction Fees: OPEN $10; YOUTH $7 NORTH AMERICAN LIONHEAD RABBIT CLUB Theresa Mueller, PO Box 43, Ravensdale, WA 98051, (425) , jt_mueller@msn.com Membership: Adult - $20, $40 3 yr; Youth - $15, $30 3 yr; 2 or more persons same address - $25, $55 3 yr; Foreign - add $15/yr Sanction Fees: OPEN $10; YOUTH $7 (Youth free if purchased with Open for same show location and date.) SILVER MARTEN RABBIT CLUB Sarah Bosio, Stillwater Rd SE, Uhrichsville, OH 44683, (740) or (330) , silvermartenrc@yahoo.com Membership: Adult (New) - $12, $21 3 yr, (Renewal) $7, $18 3 yr; Youth (New) - $9, $15 3 yr, (Renewal) $5, $12 3 yr; Husband/Wife (New) - $16 (add $3/child), $30 3 yr (add $5/child), (Renewal) $10 (add $2/child), $25 3 yr (add $5/child); Foreign - Add $5 surcharge per membership per year. Sanction Fees: OPEN $8; YOUTH $4 4

5 IOWA STATE FAIR Fair Dates: August 9-19, 2018 Rabbit Entry Form Open Class Entry form must be submitted online at or postmarked on or before July 14. Mail form to: Iowa State Fair, Rabbit Department, P.O. Box 57130, Des Moines, IA Phone: (515) ext. 239 Fax: (515) Web: Exhibitor Name(s) Address Office Use Only City State Zip Day Phone (Area Code ) Address Premises ID # Exhibitor Number Adult Ticket No. Vehicle Permit No. Receipt Number Child Ticket No. Date Tickets Sent Please enter for exhibition at the Iowa State Fair the livestock listed on the enclosed entry form. I hereby certify that they are entered for exhibition strictly in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Iowa State Fair and of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions contained in the Premium Book and by which I agree to be governed in exhibiting. I am responsible to maintain insurance to cover any loss to persons or property which may occur as a result of this competition. SIGN HERE: ENTRY FEES Quantity Total Amount Rabbit $2.00 per class $ Rabbit Fur $1.00 per class $ Vet Service Charge $2.00 per exhibitor $ 2.00 ADMISSION FEES Quantity Total Amount Discount Admission Tickets $8.00 each $ Extra Discount Admission $8.00 each $ Children s Adm. Tickets (6-11 $4.00 each $ Vehicle $10.00 per vehicle/day $ (Vehicle permit is required to unload/load animals; one vehicle permit is required per vehicle per day.) º Please read all rules and regulations listed in the Iowa State Fair Premium Book. º Double-check the arrival and departure times for your department. º No refunds of fees will be made unless cancellation is received in writing (letter, fax or ) by July 21. º Each exhibitor is required to purchase two admission tickets. One admission ticket is required per person per day. Please indicate date(s) of vehicle permit: TOTAL REMITTANCE...$ Form of payment: Cash/Money Order Check MasterCard Visa Make checks payable to: Iowa State Fair Card # Exp. Date / Security Code Card Holder s Signature: Printed Name: Entries must be listed on page 2 of entry form.

6 Rabbit Entry Form - Page 2 Exhibitor Name(s) Breed & Variety Ear Number Sex (Buck or Doe) Class (Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Single Fryer, Meat Pen or Fur) Entry Fee Entries must be accompanied by all fees. There will be a $20.00 charge for each returned check and issuer could be liable for up to three times the amount of the check. Cash, Cashier s Check or Money Order will be required if a check is returned for insufficient funds. No refunds of $5.00 or less will be issued. Admission tickets and vehicle permits are non-refundable.