Open Class Poultry – Department O
September 18, 2023Open Class Sheep – Department L
September 18, 20232024 Cowlitz County Fair
Location: Poultry Barn
Open Class Rabbits and Cavies
Department P
Superintendent:
Karri O’Brien
Assistant Superintendent: Rebecca Siquina 360-431-0671 or rsiguina2@gmail.com
Entry Fees:
There is no entry fee for this department
Exhibitors can register at http://cowlitzcountyfair.fairentry.com starting Saturday, June 1, 2024 through 9:59 pm EST on Monday, July 1, 2024.
If you are unable to show, please notify the Superintendent at least 48 hours prior to the Fair so your cage space can be used for another exhibit.
In Time:
Animals accepted Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please see animal ingress maps on Fair website for directions on how to bring your animal to the Fair.
Release Time:
Exhibitors will be released from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm, noon, Sunday, July 28.
Specific Rules:
1. Exhibitors should read General Rules and Regulations and Livestock Department Rules found in the 2024 Exhibitor Handbook.
2. All stock will be examined for disease and parasites. Stock showing signs of disease and/or parasites will be barred.
3. All rabbits must be permanently tattooed in left ear.
4. Fair Entry must be filled out with correct age, sex and breed of rabbit, if purebred. Make sure entry is in the correct lot. Animals entered improperly will be disqualified from the show.
5. All Adult Class Rabbits must be purebred.
6. Awards will be placed on breeds recognized by the Standards of Perfection of the ARBA with the exception of cross breeds which will be judged on meat quality only.
7. Judges decisions will be final.
8. Feeding and watering of rabbits will be done by the Fair management only. Exhibitors are responsible for ice for their own rabbits on hot days.
9. No does with litters under four (4) weeks of age or over eight (8) weeks of age will be permitted.
10. For all Doe with Litter Display Entries the exhibitor must supply their own cage and care for the display. A scorecard will be used to judge all entries in this lot. A copy of the scorecard will be provided to each exhibitor prior to judging.
11. No does over three (3) weeks pregnant.
12. Limit two (2) entries per lot, per breed, per exhibitor as space allows.
Additional Rules for Cavies:
1. All specimens shall be exhibited in their natural state.
2. Exhibitor must supply their own cage. Minimum cage size must be 18”x18” for the well-being of the cavies.
3. All cavies must be ear tagged or tattooed for permanent identification.
4. All Stock must be exhibited by owner.
5. All specimens shall be exhibited in their natural state.
6. Cages must be cleaned daily and stock must be kept clean and groomed.
7. Stock is not to be handled by spectators, only by authorized people.
Show Schedule:
Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm – Open Class Rabbit
Premiums:
Divisions A & B: Blue = 20 points Red = 15 points White = 10 points
Divisions C&D: Class 1 Blue = 20 points Red = 15 points White = 10 points
Divisions C&D: Class 2 Blue = 40 points Red = 30 points White = 20 points
Divisions C&D: Class 3 Blue = 15 points Red = 10 points White = 5 points
Divisions C&D: Class 4 Blue = 15 points Red = 10 points White = 5 points
Division E: Blue = 20 points Red = 15 points White = 10 points
Division F: Class 1 Blue = 15 points Red = 13 points White = 9 points
Division F: Class 2 Blue = 25 points Red = 20 points White = 15 points
Divisions G&H: Class 1 Blue = 12 points Red = 8 points White = 6 points
Divisions G&H: Class 2 Blue = 10 points Red = 6 points White = 2 points
Divisions G&H: Class 3 Blue = 30 points Red = 15 points White = 10 points
Divisions G&H: Class 4 Blue = 15 points Red = 12 points White = 8 points
Divisions G&H: Class 5 Points to be assigned by Superintendent and/or Judge
Division I: Blue = 40 points Red = 30 points White = 20 points
Prize awards shall be paid by check, or in cash if under $10 total, issued by the Cowlitz County Fair office as soon as all entry records are received and processed, and payment can be reasonably made. All points are worth 15 cents each, unless stated otherwise. Checks must be cashed within 60 days of the date of issue; otherwise, funds will be forfeited back to the Fair. The Fair Office must be notified of any errors on the check within 60 days of issue.
Special Awards:
Herdsmanship – Ribbon
Showmanship – Ribbon
Participation – Ribbon
Best in Show – Rosette
Grand Champion – Rosette
Reserve Champion – Rosette
Superintendent’s Award – Rosette
Best in Breed – Rosette
Premier Breeder – Rosette
Premier Exhibitor – Rosette
Herdsmanship – Rosette
Division A: OPEN YOUTH RABBITS
Division B: OPEN ADULT RABBITS
Classes:
Six Class Breeds – Use the Lots Immediately Following
1. Claifornian
3. French Lop
4. English Lop
5. New Zealand
8. Other Six Class Breeds (List breed and variety on entry)
Lots:
1. Senior Buck (Over 8 months old)
2. Senior Doe (Over 8 months old)
3. Intermediate Buck (6-8 months old)
4. Intermediate Doe (6-8 months old)
5. Junior Buck (Under 6 months old)
6. Junior Doe (Under 6 months old)
7. Pre-Junior Buck (Under 3 months old)
8. Pre-Junior Doe (Under 3 months old)
Four Class Breeds – Use the Lots Immediately Following
9. Dutch
10. Dwarf Hotot
12. Holland Lop
13. Mini Lop
14. Mini Rex
15. Netherland Dwarf
16. Silver Marten
17. Other Four Class Breed (List breed and variety on entry)
Lots:
1. Senior Buck (Over 6 months)
2. Senior Doe (Over 6 months)
3. Junior Buck (Under 6 months)
4. Junior Doe (Under 6 months)
18. Doe with Litter Display (See rules above) – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Lots:
1. Claifornian
2. Flemish Giant
3. French Lop
4. English Lop
5. New Zealand
6. Palomino
8. Other Six Class Breed (List breed and variety on entry)
9. Dutch
10. Dwarf Hotot
11. Havana
12. Holland Lop
13. Mini Lop
14. Mini Rex
15. Netherland Dwarf
16. Silver Marten
17. Other Four Class Breed (List breed and variety on entry)
Division C: OPEN YOUTH MEAT RABBITS
Division D: OPEN ADULT MEAT RABITS
Classes:
1. Single Fryer (Under 10 weeks, 3-5 pounds)
2. Fryer Pen (3 Rabbits, Under 10 weeks, 3-5 pounds)
3. Roaster (Under 6 months, 5-8 pounds)
4. Stewer (Over 6 months, Over 8 pounds)
Division E: YOUTH CAVIES (Guinea Pigs)
Classes:
1. Pure Breeds (List breed and variety on entry) – Use the Lots Immediately Following
2. Cross Breeds (List breed and variety on entry) – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Lots:
1. Junior Boar (Up to 4 months, minimum 12 oz. to 22 oz.)
2. Junior Sow (Up to 4 months, minimum 12 oz. to 22 oz.)
3. Intermediate Boar (Up to 6 months, 22 oz. to 30 oz.)
4. Intermediate Sow (Up to 6 months, 22 oz. to 30 oz.)
5. Senior Boar (Over 30 oz.)
6. Senior Sow (Over 30 oz.)
3. Pure Breeds – Sow and Litter
4. Cross Breeds – Sow and Litter
Division F: ADULT CAVIES
Classes:
1. Pure Breeds (List breed and variety on entry) – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Lots:
1. Junior Boar (Up to 4 months, minimum 12 oz. to 22 oz.)
2. Junior Sow (Up to 4 months, minimum 12 oz. to 22 oz.)
3. Intermediate Boar (Up to 6 months, 22 oz. to 30 oz.)
4. Intermediate Sow (Up to 6 months, 22 oz. to 30 oz.)
5. Senior Boar (Over 30 oz.)
6. Senior Sow (Over 30 oz.)
2. Pure Breeds – Sow and Litter
Division G: YOUTH EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
Division H: ADULT EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
Classes:
1. Carrying Cage
2. Nest Box
3. Live Demonstration
4. Poster
5. Other
Division I: OPEN YOUTH FITTING AND SHOWING
Classes:
1. Showmanship – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Lots:
1. Primary (Grades K-2)
2. Junior (Grades 3-5)
3. Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
4. Senior (Grades 9-12)
2. Herdsmanship – Use the Lots Immediately Following
Lots:
1. Primary (Grades K-2)
2. Junior (Grades 3-5)
3. Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
4. Senior (Grades 9-12)
5/30/2024-MW
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