Where can you go to find more than 400 ferrets in one place? The 2006 Winter Nationals Ferret Competition at the York Fairgrounds in York, PA on December 1 & 2 , 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 2006 Winter Nationals Ferret Competition, on December 1 & 2 at the York Fairgrounds located in York, PA. The show will open to the public on Friday at 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Saturday at 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Over 400 ferrets will be judged in the title and specialty classes. Only pre-registered entries are allowed for championship and specialty judging. Only those ferrets entered in or for sale will be allowed in the hall. Friday will feature educational seminars and Saturday will be the title class show. Vendors will be available both days for your shopping convenience. Free admission on Friday. 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! Saturday 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 at1-888-FERRET-1. 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 WANT TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS A HOUSEHOLD NAME? We can help you bring your company, products, and services to the attention of a whole lot of ferret enthusiasts! The American Ferret Association, Inc. (AFA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, is your direct link to thousands of ferret enthusiasts and professionals. Where can you go to find more than 400 ferrets in one place? The 2006 Winter Nationals Ferret Competition at the York Fairgrounds in York, PA on December 1 & 2, that's where! Local ferrets, as well as ferrets from all over the country, will be competing for top honors at the AFA's Premier Ferret Showing Event. Did you know that we are located smack dab in the middle of ferret country? There are more ferrets and their owners living in the Mid-Atlantic area than anywhere else in the country. Sponsor a Class ... Capture a Market! The best way to bring your company to the attention of the ferret community is by sponsoring a championship, premier or specialty class at the show. Your company name will appear on each of the ribbons for the class (30 ribbons for championship classes, 20 for premier and specialty classes). You'll also be entitled to a full page advertisement in the 2006 Winter Nationals Ferret Competition show catalog. This year our show is a day and a half event! We will be hosting educational seminars open to the public and exhibitors on Friday afternoon. Jeanne Carley will be doing her Ferret Photography 101 session; Bob Church will be doing his Ferret Enrichment session; Dr. Ruth Heller, DVM and ferret owner will be doing an 'Advanced Ferret Wellness & Care session. Vendors will also have this extra time to increase their sales. The 2006 Winter Nationals Ferret Competition show catalog is the perfect place to advertise your company's products or services. AFA members and exhibitors are always interested in the latest ferret-related products, services, or information, and in ferret-friendly vets. In addition, your paid advertisement entitles you to a free placement of promotional materials on the AFA "information table." Suitable items include business cards, product samples, product literature, etc. If you would like to get your message to hundreds of local consumers who happen to be ferret lovers, don't miss this golden opportunity! Check out the ad rates. RAFFLES...RAFFLES...RAFFLES Did somebody mention RAFFLES ? Everybody loves raffles, especially when they involve lots of goodies for their pets. Our ever-popular raffles have regularly succeeded in raising hundreds of dollars for AFA educational activities. The AFA would greatly appreciate any prize or raffle donation you can make. By donating samples of your products, you'll not only be supporting worthy educational efforts, but also help cultivate your own future customers or clients. So, please consider contributing to the raffle. Any questions? Call us at 1-888-FERRET-1 Wendy Loughlin http://www.geocities.com/wenmister13502/ Director Membership Committee American Ferret Association http://www.ferret.org [Posted in FML 5408]