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DEPARTMENT 006 OPEN CLASS
44 2026 BUTLER COUNTY
Department 006 - Rabbit Open Rabbit Show:
Leon Simpson-Member In Charge Sunday July 26th 2026 @ 9:00am
John Schomaker
Show Coordinator/ Superintendent / Secretary Premiums for Rabbit Classes:
Phone: 513.441.3619 # In Class First Second Third Fourth
Rules Governing This Department:
Please Read All Rules Carefully 2-3 $2.00
A. ENTRY FEE: Single Rabbit–$6.00; Fur–$6.00. Entries 4-6 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
turned in day of show. 7-10 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00
B. This will be a no Sweepstakes show for any breed. 11-16 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00 $2.00
C. All exhibitors must pay admittance at the Gate– no exhibi- 17 & Up $6.00 $5.00 $4.00 $3.00
tor’s pass required.
D. This Show will be run by the ARBA Show Rules, using the
ARBA Show Remark Cards. Entries are to be made on the **** Fur Class Premiums Same as Above***
ARBA Forms. Your entry is to be TURNED IN THE DAY Best Of Breed: $10.00
OF SHOW - Additional entry forms will be available day of Best Opposite Sex: $5.00
show. Cards are to be made out by the EXHIBITORS and ***Provided 20 or more rabbits are shown in class.
turned in with Completed Entry Form and Entry Fee. Best 6 Class: Commercial - $20.00
E. Per the Ohio Department of Agriculture rules, the applica- Best 4 Class: Fancy - $20.00
tion of ice, ice packs, cold packs, or cold compresses on Best in Show: $20.00
market animals is prohibited, except when specifi cally pre- *Rosette for each
scribed by the offi cial fair veterinarian to treat heat stress

or a diagnosed medical condition. Using these items for

other purposes is considered an unacceptable practice. Rabbit Classifications:
The use of these treatments will make the market animal American Checkered Lilac
ineligible for competition. Giant
F. If rabbits are not entered correctly or do not meet ARBA
standard, they will be disqualifi ed. American Chinchilla, Lion Head
G. This will be a carrying case show. Fuzzy Lop Giant
H. All Rabbits must be permanently ear - marked in LEFT American Chinchilla, Lop, French
Ear. Sable Standard Lop, Mini
I. Stock will be released as soon as judged, except Best of
Breed Which must remain for picking BEST OF SHOW. Angora, Cinnamon Mini Satin
J. Ribbons will be given through 5th place in each class and English Mini Rex
must be picked up day of show. Angora, Créme Netherland
K. PREMIUMS will be paid at show - be sure to pick up French D’Argent Dwarf
premium winning before you leave show. NO PREMIUMS
PAID AFTER 5:00PM SUNDAY Angora, Czech Frosty New
L. The Butler County Fair reserves the right to substitute or Giant Zealand
add judges.
M. The Butler County Fair will not be responsible in case of Angora, Satin Dutch Palomino
fi re, theft, or accident, however, precautions will be taken Polish
to avoid mishaps. Argente Brun Dwarf Rex
N. Jr. Fair Members NOTE: Your rabbits may be entered in Hotot Rhinelander
this show and in the Jr. Fair show, by complying with all
Open Class Show Rules. Belgian Hare Dwarf Satin
O. Exhibitors are responsible for bringing their Rabbits to the Papillon
Judging Tables for their class and returning them to their Beveren English Spot Silver
carrying cage when released by the judge. Silver Fox
P. No breeding of rabbits allowed in the showroom.
Q. Rabbits must be entered in the regular class to be eligi- Blanc de Flemish
ble for competition in the Fur Class. The Butler Count y Hotot Giant
Agricultural Society Reserves the right to remove from Blue Holicer Florida White Silver Marten
the showroom any diseased animal. Entry fees on such
rabbits will be forfeited. Britannia Harlequin Tan
R. Decision of the judges is fi nal. Petite Havana Thrianta
S. DUTCH and HOLLAND LOPS are to be in show room by Californian Himalaya
8:00 A.M. All other breeds to be in showroom by 9:00 A.M. Holland Lop
Judging will start at 9:00 A.M.
Champagne Jersey
D’Argent Wooly