Kate Fitzgerald, Superintendent – 203-558-2148 Sierra Fitzgerald, Show Secretary
Committee: Parker Fitzgerld, Ann Kratzer, Brianna Kratzer, Emily Kratzer, Sophia Kratzer, Colby Pitcher, Amy White
ENTRY FORMS CAN BE SUBMITTED ONLINE OR MAIL ENTRY FORMS TO: Click here for form
Kate Fitzgerald, 34 Millard St., Torrington, CT 06790
Entires are closed
ENTRY FEES: Free
ENTRY TAGS:
Entry tags will be attached to cages by the committee.
EXHIBIT DELIVERY:
Deliver to Barn D THURSDAY from 5 to 9 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS. CAVIES AND RABBITS MUST REMAIN UNTIL 5:00 PM SUNDAY
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
- This is an A.R.B.A. Sanctioned Show, but Pet Stock will be accepted. Entries will be accepted until cages are full.
- All entered in the ARBA Show must have a permanent tattoo or tag in left ear. The number must be listed on the entry form or entry will be placed in the Pet Category.
- Feed will be supplied by the Fair. Only committee members are to feed animals.
- Rabbits will be accepted Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Judging will start at 4:00 p.m. Friday, or at the convenience of the Judge.
- Sick or diseased animals will not be admitted and will be removedfrom cages if noticed after admission, or disqualified if found to bediseased by Judge.
- No exhibitor or interested parties will be allowed in back of judging tables. Interference with Judge and judging is strictly prohibited.
- No breeding will be permitted at the show.
- No advertising will be permitted until after judging is completed.
- Rabbits or Cavies that are entered and sold MUST remain until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
- Limit 20 entries per family.
- The Riverton Fair and Show Committee will take all due precautions against loss, but will not be responsible for any accident, mistake, loss or damage from any cause whatsoever.
- Cage space is limited.
- Exhibitors must supply 2 appropriately sized, heavy bowls per animal.Bowls will be inspected before being placed in cages. Appropriate bowlswill be available for a small rental fee per bowl for the Fair.
- Pet stock is limited to youth 18 years old and younger and to fouranimals total.
- All animals must be at least three months old or older.
- All animals must be removed from cages at 5:00 p.m. Sunday.
- Any and all animals that bite will be removed from the Fair.
- The 102nd ARBA National Convention will be NOVEMBER 14-19, 2025 in Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN
| Rabbit, Cavy, and Pet Stock Premiums | First | Second | Third |
| Senior Buck | $6.00 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| Senior Buck | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| Buck, 6-8 mos. | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| Doe, 6-8 most. | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| Junior Buck | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| Junior Doe | 6.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
The same awards will be made for Rabbits, for Cavies, and for Pet Stock.
A trophy will be awarded in each of the following categories:
| Rabbits: | Best in Show | Cavies: | Best in Show |
| Best in Reserve | Best in Reserve | ||
| Best of Pet Stock | Best of Pet Stock | ||
| Reserve Pet | Reserve Pet |
Rosettes will be awarded for Rabbits Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex
Trophies will be awarded for Best Hamster in Show and Reserve Hamster.
Rabbit Costume Contest
Dress up your rabbit. Be Creative!
Open to all Rabbit Dept. exhibitors.
Judging Sunday 1:00 PM
Adult & Junior Divisions / 1st place -$6.00 * 2nd -$5.00 * 3rd – $4.00 – 4th – $3.00