Superintendent — Linda Tappen, 240-286-2138
Assistant — Frank Tappen, 240-216-4286

Best of Show Banner Awarded. Two Grand Champion Trophies presented for “Any recognized breed rabbit” and “Any other Variety Rabbit” Champion. Ribbons presented in each section. Best Youth Entry.

Total Premium $800.00
Placings: 1st $5.00; 2nd $3.00; 3rd $2.00; participation ribbons
Youth exhibitors must be 18 years and under as of Aug. 25. Open exhibitors are 19 and over as of Aug. 25.
People’s Choice Award selected by the fairgoers’ votes.

  1. All rabbits must be pre-registered by mail or email. E-mail entry to entry@charlescountyfair.com. DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER. 1.
  2. All rabbits must have a permanent ID tattoo, left ear, black ink.
  3. Self-certification health forms are required and must be presented prior to rabbits entering the building.
  4. Rabbits may be refused for health, teeth and wrong entry information. Animals may be sent home at any time during the fair due to health or aggression concerns.
  5. Exhibitors must feed and water rabbits at arrival. Volunteer staff will do daily maintenance.
  6. Bedding may be shavings or straw.
  7. Entries will be received on Wednesday from 1-8 p.m. Please bring your pre-registration confirmation and your self-certification of animal health which can be found on the website www.charlescountyfair.com.
  8. No rabbit entries may be removed prior to 6 p.m. Sunday. Pick up time is Sunday from 6-8 p.m. or Monday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  9. Rabbits will be judged by the ARBA Standard of Perfection. Please specify breed and correct color variety.
  10. All breeds and mixed are welcome at the fair. Please specify breed or mix on your registration so that the rabbits can be placed in appropriate class for judging.
  11. Judging takes place 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. Exhibitors are welcome to watch the judging but cannot interfere with the judging.
  12. Rabbits may be offered for sale at the fair by placing a “for sale” sign on the outside of the cage with your name, telephone number and a spot for 2 or 3 interested buyers to place their names and phone numbers. We will have sale tags available at the fair, or you can print your own. See that the cages are properly marked. The owner is responsible for all contact and transfer of money with the buyers. The Rabbits cannot leave the fair until 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, so make arrangements for your buyer to meet you between 6 and 8 p.m. Sunday.
  13. All reasonable care will be taken, however the Charles County Fair and its volunteers will not be held responsible for any accident, loss or damage for any reason.

2025 Rabbit Entry Form

Entries

Section Description
001 Any ARBA recognized breed

Class Description
00001 Senior Buck
00002 Senior Doe
00003 Junior Buck
00004 Junior Doe

Section Description
002 Spayed or Neutered

Class Description
00001 Senior Buck
00002 Senior Doe
00003 Jr. Buck
00004 Jr. Doe

Section Description
003 Meat Pen of 3

Class Description
00001 Meat Pen

Section Description
1Y Any Breed ARBA (Youth)

Class Description
00001 Senior Buck
00002 Senior Doe
00003 Junior Buck
00004 Junior Doe

Section Description
2Y Mixed Breed (Youth)
Class Description
00001 Senior Buck
00002 Senior Doe
00003 Junior Buck
00004 Junior Doe

Section Description
3Y Spayed or neutered Youth
00001 Senior Buck
00002 Senior Doe
00003 Junior Buck
00004 Junior Doe

Section Description
4Y Meat Pen of 3 Youth
Class Description
00001 Meat Pen