Mark your calendar! It's the Greater Chicago Ferret Association 20th Annual Ferret Show! This is an unsanctioned, independent show, with championship and speciality judging. WHEN ? -- Saturday, October 11, 2008 WHERE ? -- Lake Villa Township Community Center 37850 IL. Route 59 Lake Villa, IL. 60046 (recently expanded parking lot) Community Center is located approx. 1 block south from the Grand Ave. (Rt. 132)/Rt. 59 Intersection, west side. Watch for GCFA signs. WHY ? -- It's FUN, of course! Socialize with other ferret owners, knowledgeable people available if you have ferret related questions; shop the vendor's room for ferret and ferret owner products; raffle prizes; and if you haven't entered a ferret in the show, stop by to watch the judging, and see which ferret wins Best of Show trophy! Note: No selling or adoptions of ferrets at this show; also, there is no breeder class in this year's show. Championship Rings: Kit Class, Early Alter and Late Alter Speciality Classes: Albino, Blaze/Panda, Chocolate, Cinnamon/Champagne, Mitts, Mutt, Sable, Seniors, Shelter, Silvers, Whites Judging will start at 9:00 am Admission -- Adults (spectators) $3.00 Children over age 12 - $1.00 Children under 12 -- Free GCFA Members -- Free Exhibitors -- Free Parking is Free Don't forget the Fun Matches!! Kissing Contest (approx.) 10am Paper Bag Escape Contest (approx.) 11:30am Costume Contest (approx.) 1pm Tube Races (approx.) 2:30pm Go to: www.gcfa.com for more info. [Posted in FML 6097]