2011 Rex Nationals BidApril 30, 2011-May 1, 2011

Sponsored by:Indiana State Rex Rabbit Breeders

Association Lebanon, IN

Club History

The Indiana State Rex Rabbit Breeders Association has been around for over 30 years and is just getting better. – Last Sponsored Rex Nationals in 1983. Funds from

that show that will be used for this show. – Sponsored 1st specialty show in several years with

90+ rabbits entered. – Has brought Rex to be a top 10 breed in the state

of Indiana within the last 3 years. – Club is alive and growing with the 2008 ARBA

Youth Rex BOB Breeder and two top 10 Youth Rex breeders.

Location

Miles from Major Cities

• Chicago, Illinois 154

• Detroit, Michigan 329

• Milwaukee, Wisconsin 252

• Minneapolis, Minnesota 567

• New York, New York 739

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 390

• St. Louis, Missouri 261

• Denver, Colorado 1099

• Salt Lake City, Utah 1493

• Grass Valley, CA 2098

Location is within 12 hours of ½ of the population in

the US.

Just Minutes

from Indy

Location

• Boone County Fairgrounds – Less than a ¼ mile from a

major Interstate (I-65).– 30 minutes from Downtown

Indianapolis. – 25 minutes from

Indianapolis International Airport.

– 5 minutes to hotels and a wide variety of food choices.

Transportation

• Air Cargo. – Indianapolis International Airport is just 25

minutes from the showroom. There are several air carriers that allow animal cargo. Some of the more common ones are:

• American Airlines• Continental• Delta• Northwest• United

Transportation

• From the Airport to the Showroom:– Several major cab companies are located at

the airport which will offer flat fees. Typically, $45 one way.

– Several car rental companies are located at the airport.

• From hotels to showroom.– Automotive transportation will be needed to

get from any of the hotels to the showroom which is 3 miles away.

AccommodationsHoliday Inn Express (Proposed Host Hotel. Within 3 miles of showroom).

335 Mt. Zion RoadLebanon, IN 46052(765) 483 - 4100www.hiexpress.comSpacious guest rooms, a complimentary morning breakfast, indoor pool and whirlpool, cardio fitness center, whirlpool suites, 2 room family suites, meeting facilities and a name you can trust. Newer facility.

Comfort Inn (Within 3 miles of showroom).210 N. Sam Ralston Rd.,Lebanon(765) 482-480057 rooms, free newspaper, indoor pool and exercise room, Jacuzzi, kitchenette, meeting space available.

Days Inn (Within 3 miles of showroom).1280 W State Road 32Lebanon, IN 46052(765) 482 - 9190www.daysinn.comAll new rooms with free continental breakfast and HBO. Bus parking. 

Fairground Camping: Campers are allowed on the fairgrounds. Electric and Electric/water sites are limited. Cost $15.00 per day + Dump Station fee $5.00. Contact: Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Boone County Office 1300 E 100 S, Lebanon, Indiana 46052. Voice: 765-482-0750, FAX: 765-483-4453.

Several Major hotels within 20 minutes of showroom on Northwest side of Indianapolis.

Showroom

• Boone County Sheep Building– 60x100 showroom floor.– Newly Built in 2009. – 100% air exchange 6x per hour.– Paved parking near all entry

doors.– Insulated drop ceiling to keep

building cooler.

National Show

• Proposed dates are April 29 to May 1st ,2011.• Entry fees:$7 per head + $3 fur.• Coops will be same size or larger than the ARBA

Convention coops (21x21).• Show software still to be determined.• Judges with Submitted bids: Ronn Mauck, Josh

Humphries, Willis Plank, Glenn Carr, Rusty Westhoff.

National Show• Open BOB & BOS award will be custom

wine basket and engraved glasses.• Open BOV & BOSV award will be a

custom bottle of wine. • Youth BOB & BOS award will be a large

custom stain glass sun catcher with Rex logo.

• Youth BOV & BOSV award will be a smaller custom stain glass sun catcher with Rex logo.

Sunday Specialty

• Rex Open and Youth show. – Fees $3 per head; $1.50 for fur.– $30 BOB and $20 BOS cash award.– $15 Best Color and White Fur cash award.– $3 BOV and $1 BOSV– An “All Other Variety” fun class.

Banquet

• Details to follow.

• May be catered at fairgrounds or held at local banquet facility close to hotels.

• Cost will be at the most of $15/Adult & $10/12 and Under. The goal is to make this affordable, filling and fun.

Area Information

• With 15 Minutes– Zionsville’s Main Street

with art, dining, shopping and antiques.

• Average temperatures in Central Indiana for late April is 57 degrees with highs around 69 and lows around 45.

• Within 30 Minutes– Circle City Mall– Downtown Indy– Purdue University– Indianapolis Zoo– Indianapolis Children's

Museum– Indianapolis Motor

Speedway– NCAA National Museum