2017 94th ARBA Convention
2017, Oct 1 to Oct 5, Indianapolis, IN
Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center
1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Host hotel: Marriott East
Angora judge: Stacy Easton-Martin
The first of the Angora breeds to be judged with be the Satin Angoras.
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94th ARBA CONVENTION and SHOW SCHEDULE
All times are Eastern Standard Time
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
7:30 PM Welcome for the ARBA Officers & Directors at the Marriott East
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
6:00 PM SHOWROOM OPEN to accept animals until
Saturday at 6 pm.
NO ANIMALS WILL BE ACCEPTED
BEFORE 6:00 PM
SHOWROOM WILL BE OPEN 24 HOURS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
1:00 PM Youth Department Check-in for Royalty Contestants (South Pavilion)
1:00PM Youth Ice Skating – State Fair Pepsi Coliseum
7:30 – 9:30PM Youth Ice Skating – State Fair Pepsi Coliseum
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2017
8:30 AM Opening Ceremonies in the Main Showroom
(West Pavilion)
ARBA Youth Department contest Check-in Opens
6:00 PM Check-in closes. All packets must be picked up and all substitutions made.
9:00 PM Animals must be cooped. All entries must be in place. SHOWROOM CLOSES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017
6:00 AM Showrooms open
8:00 AM Judging Begins – Open (West Pavilion)
9:00 AM Judging Begins – Youth (South Pavilion)
10: 00 PM Showrooms close
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017
6:00 AM Showrooms open
7:00 AM Judging begins (West and South Pavilion)
1:30 PM Cavy BEST IN SHOW JUDGING – Youth & Open
3:00 PM Rabbit BEST IN SHOW JUDGING -Youth & Open
5:30 PM Showrooms close
7:30 PM ARBA Banquet – Marriott East
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017
7:00 AM Showrooms open
8:00 AM New Breed and Variety presentation to the ARBA Standards Committee (West Pavilion)
6:00 PM Showrooms close
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017
6:00 AM Showrooms open
7:00 AM Release of animals
3:00 PM Showrooms close-
ALL RABBITS AND CAVIES MUST BE OUT OF COOPS.
A secured holding area will be provided for late flight departures. Hoosier Rabbit and Cavy Shows will dispose of any left animals at their discretion.
All Booths MUST be torn down and out of building.