Rabbit Show
*** WEBSITE WILL BE UP BY JULY 1ST. ***
MUST SIGN IN AND PAY FOR AMOUNT OF RABBITS ENTERED!
***IF YOU HAVE SALE RABBITS SEND INFORMATION TO [email protected] WITH A LIST.***
NO LIST NO SALE RABBITS! THIS IS REQUIREMENT BEFORE THE FAIR STARTS....
ENTRIES: " Pre-Entry Only up to August 9, 2026 " No Entries past this date.
ENTRY FEES: $2.00 EACH
Website: www.wilsoncountytnstatefair.com
ARBA Sanctioned Show
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Single Open & Single Youth
Judges :
Bruce Ormsby (IN), Joseph Colucci (OH)
Judging begins at 8 AM Central Time
Chairman: Lyndon LaFevers, (615) 202-0405
Secretary: Marge Drake, (931) 212-0462 (Show Information)
Assistant: Sherry Bailey (931) 212-2052 (Sale Cages)
Show Superintendent: Silas Drake
All rabbits must be healthy. The Chairman or Show Superintendent reserves the right to refuse any entry.
BREEDS SANCTIONED -
DUTCH (O/Y)
ENGLISH/FRENCH LOPS (O/Y)
HOLLAND LOP (O/Y)
LIONHEAD (O/Y)
MINI LOPS (O)
NETHERLAND DWARFS (O/Y)
REX (O/Y)
MINI REX (O/Y)
Anyone wishing to DONATE a breed sanction CONTACT Marge Drake, before July 10, 2026 to get them sanctioned.
The fair will only sanction those breeds who showed 10 or more in Open or Youth the prior year.
ENTRIES -
Entry fee is $2.00 per rabbit. ALL RABBITS MUST BE PRE-ENTERED BY TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026 via the website at www.wilsoncountytnstatefair.com .
ATTENTION:
Be sure to request the number of Sale/Exhibit cages you will need when you pre-enter . These cages are limited and are on a 1st come basis. SEND A LIST OF SALE RABBITS WITH BREED, SEX, VARIETY, AGE & PRICE To Sherry at [email protected] by August 9, 2026 by 10 PM Central Time (THIS IS A MUST TO LEAVE RABBITS FOR SALE, NO EXCEPTIONS). PER FAMILY YOU ARE LIMITED 5 SALE CAGES AND ONLY 2 RABBITS PER CAGE PERFERED * UNLESS ITS A LITTER 12 WEEKS.
YOU MUST SHOW A RABBIT TO LEAVE A RABBIT.
CHECK IN:
Check-in will be on Saturday, August 15th, 6:30 - 7:30 AM at the Rabbit Barn.
* EXHIBITORS SHOW ARENA WILL BE OPEN SO THE PUBLIC WILL BE COMING THROUGH *
(Spectators are welcomed to come sit on the bleachers and watch the show). RULES APPLY AS NO PERSON IS TO BE BEHIND THE SHOW TABLES UNLESS AUTHORIZED.
This is a carrying-cage show so rabbits can leave after the show. Please be sure all rabbits have water in their carrying cages at all times.
Pre-requested Sale/Exhibit cages will be set up in the rabbit barn by Exhibitor Name. You will need to send email to SHERRY @ [email protected] so a page/exhibit cards can be filled out and put in our book of the rabbits you are leaving for sale. (THIS IS REQUIRED TO LEAVE THEM FOR SALE). NO EXCEPTIONS!!
NO SALES DURING THE SHOW! IF CAUGHT WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PROPERTY AND FORFEIT ALL ENTRIES.
Rabbits will be on DISPLAY AFTER THE SHOW on August 15th. NO SALES OF RABBITS UNTIL AFTER 4 PM those left for sale can be purchased anytime during the week but will not be released until the LAST SATURDAY (8/22/26) AFTER 9 PM UNTIL TIME TO CLOSE OR SUNDAY 23rd BY 12 NOON. This will give the buyer plenty of time to get a cage, food and bowls.
PICK UP DATE -
All rabbits must be picked up by 12:00 PM on SUNDAY, August 23rd. Must be 21 to purchase. (PROOF WILL BE REQUIRED).
The show is ARBA sanctioned & the classes will be judged by its standards which includes a permanent & legible tattoo in the left ear.
PREMIUMS / AWARDS -
“Premiums” will be paid by the fair through 3 placings in each Sr. Buck, Sr. Doe, 6-8 Buck, 6-8 Doe, Jr. Buck & Jr. Doe class as follows: 1st - $8; 2nd - $6; 3rd - $4
Best of Breed (BOB) & Best Opposite Sex (BOS) will receive a rosette.
Best of Show will receive a 7x9 picture plaque and $10 & Reserve of Show will receive an 7x9 picture plaque & $5.
BUNNY CLASS -
Non-recognized breeds & varieties will compete together in a Bunny Class (no earmark needed) for place ribbons only.
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PARENTS YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHILDREN, DO NOT LET THEM LEAVE THE ARENA UNLESS A ADULT IS WITH THEM.
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Though every precaution will be taken, neither Wilson County Promotions, nor the individuals working the exhibit will be responsible for the loss of any rabbit or any injury.
ARBA INFORMATION -
American Rabbit Breeders Association, Executive Director, P.O. Box 400, Knox, PA 16232. DUES: Adult $20 per year • YOUTH: $12 per year; H/W $30 per year.
MUST SIGN IN AND PAY FOR AMOUNT OF RABBITS ENTERED!
***IF YOU HAVE SALE RABBITS SEND INFORMATION TO [email protected] WITH A LIST.***
NO LIST NO SALE RABBITS! THIS IS REQUIREMENT BEFORE THE FAIR STARTS....
ENTRIES: " Pre-Entry Only up to August 9, 2026 " No Entries past this date.
ENTRY FEES: $2.00 EACH
Website: www.wilsoncountytnstatefair.com
ARBA Sanctioned Show
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Single Open & Single Youth
Judges :
Bruce Ormsby (IN), Joseph Colucci (OH)
Judging begins at 8 AM Central Time
Chairman: Lyndon LaFevers, (615) 202-0405
Secretary: Marge Drake, (931) 212-0462 (Show Information)
Assistant: Sherry Bailey (931) 212-2052 (Sale Cages)
Show Superintendent: Silas Drake
All rabbits must be healthy. The Chairman or Show Superintendent reserves the right to refuse any entry.
BREEDS SANCTIONED -
DUTCH (O/Y)
ENGLISH/FRENCH LOPS (O/Y)
HOLLAND LOP (O/Y)
LIONHEAD (O/Y)
MINI LOPS (O)
NETHERLAND DWARFS (O/Y)
REX (O/Y)
MINI REX (O/Y)
Anyone wishing to DONATE a breed sanction CONTACT Marge Drake, before July 10, 2026 to get them sanctioned.
The fair will only sanction those breeds who showed 10 or more in Open or Youth the prior year.
ENTRIES -
Entry fee is $2.00 per rabbit. ALL RABBITS MUST BE PRE-ENTERED BY TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026 via the website at www.wilsoncountytnstatefair.com .
ATTENTION:
Be sure to request the number of Sale/Exhibit cages you will need when you pre-enter . These cages are limited and are on a 1st come basis. SEND A LIST OF SALE RABBITS WITH BREED, SEX, VARIETY, AGE & PRICE To Sherry at [email protected] by August 9, 2026 by 10 PM Central Time (THIS IS A MUST TO LEAVE RABBITS FOR SALE, NO EXCEPTIONS). PER FAMILY YOU ARE LIMITED 5 SALE CAGES AND ONLY 2 RABBITS PER CAGE PERFERED * UNLESS ITS A LITTER 12 WEEKS.
YOU MUST SHOW A RABBIT TO LEAVE A RABBIT.
CHECK IN:
Check-in will be on Saturday, August 15th, 6:30 - 7:30 AM at the Rabbit Barn.
* EXHIBITORS SHOW ARENA WILL BE OPEN SO THE PUBLIC WILL BE COMING THROUGH *
(Spectators are welcomed to come sit on the bleachers and watch the show). RULES APPLY AS NO PERSON IS TO BE BEHIND THE SHOW TABLES UNLESS AUTHORIZED.
This is a carrying-cage show so rabbits can leave after the show. Please be sure all rabbits have water in their carrying cages at all times.
Pre-requested Sale/Exhibit cages will be set up in the rabbit barn by Exhibitor Name. You will need to send email to SHERRY @ [email protected] so a page/exhibit cards can be filled out and put in our book of the rabbits you are leaving for sale. (THIS IS REQUIRED TO LEAVE THEM FOR SALE). NO EXCEPTIONS!!
NO SALES DURING THE SHOW! IF CAUGHT WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PROPERTY AND FORFEIT ALL ENTRIES.
Rabbits will be on DISPLAY AFTER THE SHOW on August 15th. NO SALES OF RABBITS UNTIL AFTER 4 PM those left for sale can be purchased anytime during the week but will not be released until the LAST SATURDAY (8/22/26) AFTER 9 PM UNTIL TIME TO CLOSE OR SUNDAY 23rd BY 12 NOON. This will give the buyer plenty of time to get a cage, food and bowls.
PICK UP DATE -
All rabbits must be picked up by 12:00 PM on SUNDAY, August 23rd. Must be 21 to purchase. (PROOF WILL BE REQUIRED).
The show is ARBA sanctioned & the classes will be judged by its standards which includes a permanent & legible tattoo in the left ear.
PREMIUMS / AWARDS -
“Premiums” will be paid by the fair through 3 placings in each Sr. Buck, Sr. Doe, 6-8 Buck, 6-8 Doe, Jr. Buck & Jr. Doe class as follows: 1st - $8; 2nd - $6; 3rd - $4
Best of Breed (BOB) & Best Opposite Sex (BOS) will receive a rosette.
Best of Show will receive a 7x9 picture plaque and $10 & Reserve of Show will receive an 7x9 picture plaque & $5.
BUNNY CLASS -
Non-recognized breeds & varieties will compete together in a Bunny Class (no earmark needed) for place ribbons only.
********************************************************************
PARENTS YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHILDREN, DO NOT LET THEM LEAVE THE ARENA UNLESS A ADULT IS WITH THEM.
*******************************************************************
Though every precaution will be taken, neither Wilson County Promotions, nor the individuals working the exhibit will be responsible for the loss of any rabbit or any injury.
ARBA INFORMATION -
American Rabbit Breeders Association, Executive Director, P.O. Box 400, Knox, PA 16232. DUES: Adult $20 per year • YOUTH: $12 per year; H/W $30 per year.
Where is it happening?
945 East Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN, United States
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Host or PublisherWilson County/Tennessee State Fair Rabbit Show
