Other Contests Happening in the Rabbit/Cavy Barn

Showmanship (4H, Youth)

Date/Time: 10/4 starting at 9am 

Location: Rabbit/Cavy Barn at Topsfield Fair

To Enter: No need to enter because all youth who enter in the Costume Contest and/or the Agility will automatically be entered to do Showmanship. 

Description: This will be done individually with a former 4Her from the Middlesex County rabbit and cavy club. This is a no pressure thing just showing a 4H young adult how you handle your animal and make sure they are healthy. This is required so that we know you can be safe with your animal in costume contest and/agility. 

Practice Guides:  https://arba.net/showmanship/

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Costume Contest (4H, Youth)

Date/Time: 10/4 After Rabbit & Cavy Show (TBD, approximately 2pm.)

Location: Rabbit/Cavy Barn at Topsfield Fair

To Enter: Enter here:https://ecrcba.org/otc/enter. Free for anyone under 18. Deadline for entries: 10pm on September 30^th.

Description: The Costume Contest is the same as our dress parade with the same rules. They will be judged by Mrs. Essex County and a member of the Topsfield Fair Committee. Ribbons given. 4Hers will stand with their animal and display to explain their display and answer questions. If they do not want to bring their animal, it is ok to use stuffed animal but not preferred. A picture with their animal and display will be taken and framed for the rest of the duration of the fair so people will know what it is.

Rules:

• Not limited to a box, but may not be bigger than 24” x 36” and must be able to keep rabbit or cavy contained.
• Not everything has to be handmade but the display has to be made by the member
• Members who do not have a live animal and can use a stuffed rabbit or cavy in the display
• Live animals must have fair health certificate and legible tattoos for rabbits. Rabbits must wear an H harness and leash..

Here are some Examples:

Agility Contest (All ages)

Date/Time: 10/4 After Rabbit & Cavy Show and 4H Costume Contest (TBD, approximately 3:30pm.)

Location: Rabbit/Cavy Barn at Topsfield Fair

To Enter: Free for 4H members. $3 for all others (payment in cash day of show). Open to all ages. Email entries to rabbitagility2025@gmail.com All online entries must be received by 10pm Thursday October 2^nd. You may enter in person until 10am on October 4. For each entry, please specify the name and age of the entrant, whether or not they are a 4H member, and the breed and name or ear number of the rabbit.

Rules: Must have a fair health certificate for each entry. Rabbits must have a legible ear tattoo. The 4H rules for agility contests will be used. Rabbits must wear an H harness and leash to compete and there will be loaners available. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall.