Where can you go to find more than 500 ferrets in one place? The 2003 Winter Nationals Ferret Competition at the York Fairgrounds in York, PA on December 6th, that's where! Local ferrets, as well as ferrets from all over the country, will be competing for top honors at this Winter Nationals Competition. The American Ferret Association, Inc. (AFA) will be holding their 2003 Winter Nationals Competition on December 6th at the York Fairgrounds located in York, PA. The show will open to the public on Saturday at 10:00 am and will run until 6:00 pm. Over 500 ferrets will be judged in the championship and specialty classes. Only pre-registered entries are allowed for championship and specialty judging. Only those ferrets entered in the show or for sale will be allowed in the hall. Major ferret vendors and clubs from across the country will be selling items especially designed for ferrets and their owners. Ferret rescues will have ferrets for adoption and ferret breeders will have kits for sale. This is a great opportunity to purchase ferret specific holiday items for your ferret or ferret fancier. If you are considering adding a ferret to your family or are just curious about these delightful and wonderful creatures, please do not miss this opportunity! Free educational materials will be available for the new and experienced ferret fancier. Be sure to attend! Admission donation is $5.00 16 & up, $2.00 for children 7 to 15, under 7 free. The York Fairgrounds is located at 334 Carlisle Street, York PA. For more information or directions contact the AFA toll-free at 1-888-FERRET-1. About the American Ferret Association The American Ferret Association (AFA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to one goal; to promote, protect, and provide for the domestic ferret, Mustela (putorius) furo. The AFA offers public education via shows, newsletters and symposia and speaks out against anti-ferret legislation, mistreatment, unsound breeding practices, overpopulation, and needless scientific research. As the pre-eminent US ferret organization, the AFA imparts up-to-date information about veterinarians, legislative activities, medical developments, research data, rescue shelters and other information of interest to ferret fanciers everywhere. The AFA is based out of Annapolis Maryland. Website address is www.ferret.org [Posted in FML issue 4349]