February 19, 2013 UPDATE

The National Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club is pleased to announce that the 2013 Nationals will be held in Owatonna, MN on May 10, 2013. The Great Plains Jersey Wooly Club will be our host club.
It will be hosted along with the Rochester Area Rabbit Club Annual Spring All Breed Triple Show.
Mark your calendars for this awesome event. You won't want to miss it!

Information can also be found on the
2013 Jersey Wooly Nationals Facebook page
and on the Great Plains Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club's website.

General Information:
Show is on Friday, May 10, 2013 starting at 11AM.
Stay for the Rochester Area Rabbit Club's Triple Show on Saturday, May 11th!

Show Location:
Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna, Minnesota GPS Address: 1448 Austin Rd, Owatonna, MN 55060

Judges:
Mike Avesing will judge Open, Bob Koch will judge Youth. We selected area judges who were ranked high by NJWRC members. The Great Plains Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club reserves the right to add judges as needed.

Entry Fees: $7.50 Breed, $2.00 Fur
Official Entry Form - Due to Katie McNab by May 1st. Day of show changes can be made to ear numbers only at no charge.

 

Show Schedule:    Printer Friendly Version

Thursday, May 09, 2013
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Optional Early Check In
7:00 pm	Cooping Becomes Available
Friday, May 10, 2013 - Jersey Wooly Nationals
7:00 am	Check In Begins
11:00 am	National Show Begins
7:00pm	Banquet Begins - Torey's Restaurant and Bar - 685 West Bridge Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
Saturday, May 11, 2013 - Rochester Area Rabbit Club Triple Show
7:00 am	Showroom Opens
8:00 am	Show 1 Entries Close
8:30 am	Show 1 Begins, Show 2 to Follow, Show 3 to Follow
5:00 pm	Coops Must be Empty

Cooping:
Fees Cooping available at $1.50 per rabbit.

Coops are available starting at 7pm on Thursday and must be emptied by 5pm on Saturday.

Coops are reserved by indication on the entry form. Coops will only be reserved if paid for along with entry fees.

Coops are in a building directly across an internal fairgrounds road from our showroom. Coops are 24 x 24 stacker cages with wire bottoms and drop pans. No risers needed, but please bring feed and water cups. Shavings are provided.

Order Official 2013 Nationals Gear ~ AVAILABLE SOON!

2013 NJWRC National Banquet Menu
Friday, May 10, 2013 – 7:00 p.m. Torey’s Restaurant & Bar 685 West Bridge Street, Owatonna, MN 55060 http://www.toreys.net/home.html    Torey's is located 1 block east of the I35 Exit for Owatonna on Bridge Street, and is 2 miles from the fairgrounds. Torey's boasts award winning barbecued pork and a relaxed atmosphere for dining. We will have various menu choices for a $20.00 ticket. Children may buy a regular ticket or order from children's menu options from $6.00-$8.00. Banquet tickets must be ordered by April 29. Please see the Banquet Ticket Order Form listed under Important Documents for more information.
Adult Menu Top Sirloin - $20.00    Wild Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast - $20.00    Boneless Pork Loin Chop - $20.00   Vegetarian Stir Fry - $20.00   Vegetarian Pasta - $20.00 **$20 Includes Tax & Gratuity (Also With A Choice Of Potato & Salad Or Soup  Which Can Be Chosen The Night Of The Banquet)**	Kids Menu Hamburger Or Cheeseburger With French Fries - $6.00 Mini Corn Dogs With French Fries - $6.00 Pasta With Red or White Sauce - $7.00 Chicken Strips With French Fries - $8.00 **Kids Price Includes Drink**
**Please Make Checks Out To: GPJWRC** **Must Be Postmarked By April 29th, 2013** Mail To: Carmen Deling 2103 150th St. Fairmont MN 56031 Any Questions, Please Contact Carmen Deling. 507-236-1552 Printer Friendly Order Form

 

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Your host, the Great Plains Jersey Wooly Rabbit Club, has secured special group rates and space at four hotels near the Steele County Fairgrounds in Owatonna. Please call hotels directly, stating that you would like to make an “in-house reservation” and use the Group Name as stated with each hotel. All group space will be released on April 9, 2013, and is subject to availability.
Super 8 1150 W Frontage Rd Owatonna, MN 55060 Ph. 507-451-0380 $59.99 plus taxes – Single $68.00 plus taxes - Double Group Name – JW Nationals *Located 3.1 miles (8 minutes) from showroom, complimentary continental breakfast, free high-speed internet. Limited number of smoking rooms available, subject to availability, ask at time of reservation. Renovated in Jan. 2012	AmericInn 245 Florence Ave. Owatonna, MN 55060 Ph. 507-455-1142 $99.90 plus taxes – Single or Double Rates subject to change if less than six rooms are booked under this group booking. Group Name – JW National Rabbit Show *Located 2 miles (4 minutes) from showroom, complimentary free hot, home-style breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub, quieter rooms built with SoundGuard, free high-speed internet. Transportation service available to/from fairgrounds.	Comfort Inn 2345 43rd St. NW Owatonna, MN 55060 Ph. 507-444-0818 $99.00 plus taxes – Single or Double Group Name – JW Nationals *Located 7.7 miles (11 minutes) from showroom, complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffet with eggs, meat, waffles, indoor heated pool and hot tub, spa and fitness center, walking distance to numerous restaurants, adjacent to Cabela’s. Free internet in public areas.
Holiday Inn 2365 NW 43rd St. Owatonna, MN 55060 Ph. 507-446-8900 or 800-920-4402 Ask for “In-House Reservations” $99.00 plus taxes – Single or Double Group Name Code – JWN On-line at www.holiday-inn.com using special group code “JWN”. *Located 7.8 miles (11 minutes) from showroom, complimentary high-speed internet, refrigerator in microwave in all rooms, restaurant and room service, kids 12 and under eat free in restaurant with a paid adult. Includes free wristbands to The Great Serengeti Indoor Water Park (up to 5 with standard room) located on-site. The water park features a body and tube slide, lazy river, water basketball and a waterfall spa. Located ½ mile from Cabela’s.	Hotels & Camping Camping is available on the Fairgrounds site for $20.00 per night. Campsites are next to the showroom building and have electrical hookups. There are showers with outdoor access in the building. Camping can be booked on the Entry Form.

Things to do in Owatonna ... 
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Owatonna enjoys one of the most accessible locations in Minnesota, located just one hour south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The city is located at the intersection of I-35 and US Highways 14 and 218, and is just 30 minutes north of I-90.

Visit Cabela’s World’s Foremost Outfitter, the largest fishing, hunting and outdoor gear store in the Midwest and a place the whole family can enjoy with numerous wildlife and live fish displays. With over three million visitors a year, it is the second most popular tourist attraction in Minnesota.

More fun shopping is available at the Medford Outlet Center, featuring 34 great stores with outlet prices, and is only 2.5 miles from Owatonna.

Owatonna offers a wide variety of restaurants for all tastes and occasions, from fast food and pizza to family and fine dining.

Owatonna is located just an hour south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Mall of America and other venues are within easy reach.

Contact Information
Show Superintendent - Cheryl Loesch - momdeplume@comcast.net
Show Secretary & Entries - Katie McNab - katiemcnab@hotmail.com - 507-461-3528
Banquet Tickets & Hotel Info - Carmen Deling - 507-236-1552