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26th
Annual BOAF Bird Show
Saturday - October 26, 2013
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Schedule of Events
 | Hall Opens for exhibitors: 7:00 AM
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| Registration: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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| Doors open to the public: 10:00 AM
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| Judging Starts: 10:00 AM
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| Vendor Sales: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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| Bird Sales Room:
There is no Bird Sales room this year. Sellers are recommended
to purchase a vendor table. Tables may be shared by two vendors.
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| Silent Auction Bidding and Raffle Ticket Sales: 10:00
AM - 4:00 PM
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| Best in Show Judging: Mid-afternoon after judging of
all divisions is complete.
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| Public Viewing: After "Best in Show" is
selected, the show chairperson will announce the length of the the viewing period. (1/2 hr
minimum)
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| Presentation of Awards: At the completion of public
viewing.
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| Release of exhibits: Immediately following the awards
ceremony.
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| Raffle Drawings: After Awards Ceremony.
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Fantastic Savings on Birds, Cages, Books, Bird Items,
Pet Supplies and other items of interest to Bird and Animal Lovers.
Refreshments Available!
| Information: |
Show Chairman Ray Schwartz - (603)
362-6106 email |
| Vendor Tables: |
Roger Hamelin (978)
441-0374 email |
| Vendor Table Prices: (8'x10' Area) |
On or Before 9/26 - $45 BOAF Members, $55 Non-Members
After 9/26 - $55 BOAF Members, $65 Non-Members
Day of Show Walk Ins - $60 BOAF Members, $70 Non-Members
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Judging
| SPBE Parrots - Daren Decoteau
Second Parrot Show Sponsored by SPBE
Judge: Dr. Al Decoteau |
| Finches &
Softbills - Daren Decoteau |
| NCS Cockatiels - Dr. Al Decoteau
Second Cockatiel Show Sponsored by National Cockatiel Society
Judge: TBD |
| Kids 12 and under - Decided at Show |
Show Rules
| All birds must be registered upon entry to the show hall. A
separate entry form must be used for each division. Present the entry form with
entry fee to the cashier. After
verification by the BOAF cashier, proceed to the Division Secretary.
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| Entry Fees: $TBD per
bird. Minimum entry $TBD. Maximum entry $TBD.
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| Birds must be registered in the name of the exhibitor. Business
names will NOT be accepted.
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| If there is a standard show cage for your division, we suggest you use
it. Show cages are designed to show your bird to it's best advantage. However,
a clean cage in an appropriate size for your bird is acceptable. Be certain to use
perches of the proper size for your bird.
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| Cage bottoms MUST be covered with seeds, kitty litter, gravel, corn cob,
newspaper, or plain white paper. Water and food dishes must be at the lowest level
in cage. No names, toys, distinctive marks, or other decorations will be allowed
in/on cages.
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| All entries MUST be registered and benched before judging has started.
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| Exhibits can NOT be removed until the "Best in Show" judging ,
Public Viewing period and Awards Ceremony have been completed.
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| Birds are to entered singly, one bird per cage, with the exception of
the National Finch pair section.
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| Any exhibit entered in an incorrect class may be reclassified with the
approval of the judge.
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| All exhibitors must conform to these rules and adhere to the requests of
the show chairperson and Birds of A Feather Officers.
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| BOAF reserves the right to refuse admittance or to remove any bird
showing signs of illness.
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| Birds are to remain in their cages. Free birds perched on arms and
shoulders are not allowed in the show hall.
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| BOAF will not be responsible for damage from whatsoever cause arising.
All exhibits are at the sole risk of the exhibitor.
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Page Last Updated - January 23, 2013.
All photos property of BOAF.
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