Total Premium $800.00 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.
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 [email protected]. DEADLINE IS SEPT. 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.
    15, 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.

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