Department: 108-Rabbits | Open
FUR & FEATHER SILENT AUCTION
Open to the public, the Fur & Feather Silent Auction opens 11 a.m. Tuesday and closes noon on Saturday, August 10 in the Poultry & Rabbit Exhibition Barn (#34).
Superintendent
Nikki Billingsley (406) 240-7172
Prizes & Awards
High Point – $50
A special award of $50.00 will be awarded to the exhibitor with the most show points, provided there are at least 50 pens shown in the open class section. Points will be allotted as follows:
1st Placing – (Number of rabbits in class multiplied by 6)
2nd Placing – (Number of rabbits in class multiplied by 4)
3rd Placing – (Number of rabbits in class multiplied by 3)
4th Placing – (Number of rabbits in class multiplied by 2
5th Placing – (Number of rabbits in class multiplied by 1)
Best Fur – Rosette
Grand Champion Best Fur
Reserve Champion Best Fur
Premium
Grand Champion – $25
Reserve Grand Champion – $20
1st Place – $5.00
2nd Place – $3.00
3rd Place – $2.00
Unless specifically stated otherwise under division or class listings, Rabbit Premium money will be paid at the posted rates.
Important Facts & Dates
Notice: The Western Montana Fair reserves the right to cancel the Rabbit Show to prevent the spread of diseases such as RHD (Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease).
JULY 12 – FINAL DAY FOR ENTRIES
The rabbit entry form must be received before 5 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2024. Entry Fee is $4.00 per entry and required to be paid in full at time of entry. Following registration, print and save your emails for entry confirmation. Day of show entries may be accepted, providing space is available, with a $5.00 late entry fee.
The tattoo number is required at the time of entry. All rabbits must be tattooed in the left ear with the tattoo number matching what was provided at the time of entry.
August 5 – DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIRGROUNDS
Deliver exhibits from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, August 5 to the Llama Barn (#34). Be prepared to show your confirmation email from the show secretary at check-in. Vehicle and gate procedures are located here.
August 5 – Judging
The A.R.B.A. Open Show begins 9 a.m. Monday, August 5.
AUGUST 11 – PREMIUM PAYOUT
Premiums are available for pickup 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, August 11 at the Fair Office (Bldg. #12). Premiums are also available 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. August 12-14. Any unpaid premiums after 7 p.m., August 14 will be forfeited.
AUGUST 5 – EXHIBITS RELEASED
All open class rabbits must leave immediately after their show time, unless also entered in 4-H.
General Exhibiting GUIDELINES
SINGLE OPEN CLASS BREEDER SHOW – Everyone Welcome
A.R.B.A. Sanctioned - includes rabbits that meet the American Rabbit Breeders Association standards. For membership information, contact A.R.B.A., PO Box 5667 Bloomington, IL 61702.
You must complete all steps to finalize your entry. You are not considered registered until entry fees are received.
4-H and FFA members must pay entry fees to exhibit in Open A.R.B.A. Sanctioned Show. Bring your email confirmation at check-in time.
Exhibitors must own all entries by final date of entry.
Any exhibit showing signs of disease will not be allowed in the barn.
You must bring your own animal proof of registration with you to the barn. All rabbits must be tattooed in the left ear with the tattoo number matching what was provided at the time of entry.
The Open Class Show is a Carry Cage show. Animals will not be cooped on the Fairgrounds, unless previously arranged with the Superintendent.
Vehicles will not be allowed to remain on the Fairgrounds during judging. Vehicles are only allowed for the purpose of dropping off or picking up exhibits. The barn will be open to exhibitors only during judging.
Barn hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 through Saturday, August 10 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 11.
Division A – Junior Buck
Classes (Breed)
3300 American
3301 American Fuzzy Lop
3302 American Sable
3303 English Angora
3304 French Angora
3305 Giant Angora
3306 Satin Angora
3307 Argente Brun
3308 Belgian Hare
3309 Beveren
3310 Blanc de Hotot
3311 Blue Holicer
3312 Britannia Petite
3313 Californian
3314 Champagne D’Argent
3315 Checkered Giant
3316 American Chinchilla
3317 Giant Chinchilla
3318 Standard Chinchilla
3319 Cinnamon
3320 Crème D’Argent
3321 Czech Frosty
3322 Dutch
3323 Dwarf Hotot
3324 English Spot
3325 Flemish Giant
3326 Florida White
3327 Harlequin
3328 Havana
3329 Himalayan
3330 Holland Lop
3331 Jersey Wooly
3332 Lilac
3333 Lionhead
3334 English Lop
3335 French Lop
3336 Mini Lop
3337 Mini Rex
3338 Mini Satin
3339 Netherland Dwarf
3340 New Zealand
3341 Palomino
3342 Polish
3343 Rex
3344 Rhinelander
3345 Satin
3346 Silver
3347 Silver Fox
3348 Silver Marten
3349 Tan
3350 Thrianta
3351 Meat Pen
3352 Any other rabbit with COD
3353 Normal fur
3354 Rex Fur
3355 Wool
3356 Satin Fur
3357 Stand Up Fur
Division B – Junior Doe
Classes (Breed)
3300 American
3301 American Fuzzy Lop
3302 American Sable
3303 English Angora
3304 French Angora
3305 Giant Angora
3306 Satin Angora
3307 Argente Brun
3308 Belgian Hare
3309 Beveren
3310 Blanc de Hotot
3311 Blue Holicer
3312 Britannia Petite
3313 Californian
3314 Champagne D’Argent
3315 Checkered Giant
3316 American Chinchilla
3317 Giant Chinchilla
3318 Standard Chinchilla
3319 Cinnamon
3320 Crème D’Argent
3321 Czech Frosty
3322 Dutch
3323 Dwarf Hotot
3324 English Spot
3325 Flemish Giant
3326 Florida White
3327 Harlequin
3328 Havana
3329 Himalayan
3330 Holland Lop
3331 Jersey Wooly
3332 Lilac
3333 Lionhead
3334 English Lop
3335 French Lop
3336 Mini Lop
3337 Mini Rex
3338 Mini Satin
3339 Netherland Dwarf
3340 New Zealand
3341 Palomino
3342 Polish
3343 Rex
3344 Rhinelander
3345 Satin
3346 Silver
3347 Silver Fox
3348 Silver Marten
3349 Tan
3350 Thrianta
3351 Meat Pen
3352 Any other rabbit with COD
3353 Normal fur
3354 Rex Fur
3355 Wool
3356 Satin Fur
3357 Stand Up Fur
Division C- Intermediate Buck
Classes (Breed)
3300 American
3301 American Fuzzy Lop
3302 American Sable
3303 English Angora
3304 French Angora
3305 Giant Angora
3306 Satin Angora
3307 Argente Brun
3308 Belgian Hare
3309 Beveren
3310 Blanc de Hotot
3311 Blue Holicer
3312 Britannia Petite
3313 Californian
3314 Champagne D’Argent
3315 Checkered Giant
3316 American Chinchilla
3317 Giant Chinchilla
3318 Standard Chinchilla
3319 Cinnamon
3320 Crème D’Argent
3321 Czech Frosty
3322 Dutch
3323 Dwarf Hotot
3324 English Spot
3325 Flemish Giant
3326 Florida White
3327 Harlequin
3328 Havana
3329 Himalayan
3330 Holland Lop
3331 Jersey Wooly
3332 Lilac
3333 Lionhead
3334 English Lop
3335 French Lop
3336 Mini Lop
3337 Mini Rex
3338 Mini Satin
3339 Netherland Dwarf
3340 New Zealand
3341 Palomino
3342 Polish
3343 Rex
3344 Rhinelander
3345 Satin
3346 Silver
3347 Silver Fox
3348 Silver Marten
3349 Tan
3350 Thrianta
3351 Meat Pen
3352 Any other rabbit with COD
3353 Normal fur
3354 Rex Fur
3355 Wool
3356 Satin Fur
3357 Stand Up Fur
Division D- Intermediate Doe
Classes (Breed)
3300 American
3301 American Fuzzy Lop
3302 American Sable
3303 English Angora
3304 French Angora
3305 Giant Angora
3306 Satin Angora
3307 Argente Brun
3308 Belgian Hare
3309 Beveren
3310 Blanc de Hotot
3311 Blue Holicer
3312 Britannia Petite
3313 Californian
3314 Champagne D’Argent
3315 Checkered Giant
3316 American Chinchilla
3317 Giant Chinchilla
3318 Standard Chinchilla
3319 Cinnamon
3320 Crème D’Argent
3321 Czech Frosty
3322 Dutch
3323 Dwarf Hotot
3324 English Spot
3325 Flemish Giant
3326 Florida White
3327 Harlequin
3328 Havana
3329 Himalayan
3330 Holland Lop
3331 Jersey Wooly
3332 Lilac
3333 Lionhead
3334 English Lop
3335 French Lop
3336 Mini Lop
3337 Mini Rex
3338 Mini Satin
3339 Netherland Dwarf
3340 New Zealand
3341 Palomino
3342 Polish
3343 Rex
3344 Rhinelander
3345 Satin
3346 Silver
3347 Silver Fox
3348 Silver Marten
3349 Tan
3350 Thrianta
3351 Meat Pen
3352 Any other rabbit with COD
3353 Normal fur
3354 Rex Fur
3355 Wool
3356 Satin Fur
3357 Stand Up Fur
Division E- Senior Buck
Classes (Breed)
3300 American
3301 American Fuzzy Lop
3302 American Sable
3303 English Angora
3304 French Angora
3305 Giant Angora
3306 Satin Angora
3307 Argente Brun
3308 Belgian Hare
3309 Beveren
3310 Blanc de Hotot
3311 Blue Holicer
3312 Britannia Petite
3313 Californian
3314 Champagne D’Argent
3315 Checkered Giant
3316 American Chinchilla
3317 Giant Chinchilla
3318 Standard Chinchilla
3319 Cinnamon
3320 Crème D’Argent
3321 Czech Frosty
3322 Dutch
3323 Dwarf Hotot
3324 English Spot
3325 Flemish Giant
3326 Florida White
3327 Harlequin
3328 Havana
3329 Himalayan
3330 Holland Lop
3331 Jersey Wooly
3332 Lilac
3333 Lionhead
3334 English Lop
3335 French Lop
3336 Mini Lop
3337 Mini Rex
3338 Mini Satin
3339 Netherland Dwarf
3340 New Zealand
3341 Palomino
3342 Polish
3343 Rex
3344 Rhinelander
3345 Satin
3346 Silver
3347 Silver Fox
3348 Silver Marten
3349 Tan
3350 Thrianta
3351 Meat Pen
3352 Any other rabbit with COD
3353 Normal fur
3354 Rex Fur
3355 Wool
3356 Satin Fur
3357 Stand Up Fur
Division F- Senior Doe
Classes (Breed)
3300 American
3301 American Fuzzy Lop
3302 American Sable
3303 English Angora
3304 French Angora
3305 Giant Angora
3306 Satin Angora
3307 Argente Brun
3308 Belgian Hare
3309 Beveren
3310 Blanc de Hotot
3311 Blue Holicer
3312 Britannia Petite
3313 Californian
3314 Champagne D’Argent
3315 Checkered Giant
3316 American Chinchilla
3317 Giant Chinchilla
3318 Standard Chinchilla
3319 Cinnamon
3320 Crème D’Argent
3321 Czech Frosty
3322 Dutch
3323 Dwarf Hotot
3324 English Spot
3325 Flemish Giant
3326 Florida White
3327 Harlequin
3328 Havana
3329 Himalayan
3330 Holland Lop
3331 Jersey Wooly
3332 Lilac
3333 Lionhead
3334 English Lop
3335 French Lop
3336 Mini Lop
3337 Mini Rex
3338 Mini Satin
3339 Netherland Dwarf
3340 New Zealand
3341 Palomino
3342 Polish
3343 Rex
3344 Rhinelander
3345 Satin
3346 Silver
3347 Silver Fox
3348 Silver Marten
3349 Tan
3350 Thrianta
3351 Meat Pen
3352 Any other rabbit with COD
3353 Normal fur
3354 Rex Fur
3355 Wool
3356 Satin Fur
3357 Stand Up Fur
Fur & Feather Silent Auction
Opens: 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 6th
Closes: Noon Saturday, August 10th
Location: Llama Barn (#34)
Silent Auction Items
· Select Open Class Poultry & 4-H Rabbit Exhibits
Silent Auction Procedures
Silent auction opens 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 6th and closes noon on Saturday, August 10. Visit the Poultry & Rabbit Exhibition Barn (#34) for details and to place your bid.
Auction items will be listed with a minimum bid required. If minimum bid is not met, animal will be withdrawn from the sale and remain in the ownership of the exhibitor.
Those with a winning bid will be notified at noon on Saturday by silent auction officials with instructions for payment and pickup.
All auction items must be paid in cash to silent auction officials. (Do not make payment to live auction staff. ATMs available on Fairgrounds.)
Auction Birds/Rabbits will only be released to bid winner when an appropriate crate or box is produced.
Sold auction items will be held for the buyer only until Sunday at 6 p.m. Aug. 11.
Any auction item that is not collected after 6 p.m. Sunday the 11th will be offered to the next highest bidder on the auction form.