2010 Midatlantic Show
January 29-30, 2010
World of Pets Expo
Timonium, MD

Location | Officials | Health Info | Showing | Volunteering | Please Read | Results

Location

World of Pets Expo
Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD

About the Expo

World of Pets Expo attracts over 10,000 visitors annually to its three-day event north of Baltimore, MD. The AGS will have a large booth within the Expo to hold our show and other educational exhibits. This offers us a wonderful opportunity to expose our hobby to the animal-loving public.

Admission and Directions

See the World of Pets Expo web site. AGS Exhibitors and Officials will receive free admission.

Hotels

Hampton Inn Hunt Valley
11200 York Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030
$89 per night, pets welcome
Call Hampton direct for reservations - 410-527-1500.

Show Hours:

Friday 2-8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 7 pm

Officials

judging at a gerbil show Show Coordinators: Libby Hanna, Rebecca Ward, Mary Zoccola
Animal Health Inspectors:
  Donna Anastasi (NE)
  Rebecca Azer (NE)
  Libby Hanna (NE)
  Volunteer!
Show Secretary: Jo Kelley
On-site Show Secretaries: Steve and Ruth Hanna
Judges:
  Libby Hanna (NE)
  Donna Anastasi (NE)
  Judi Poirier (NE)
Probationary Judges:
  Rebecca Ward (MidAtl)
Pet Class & Gerbil Olympics Judges:
  AGS Youth Volunteers
Booth Staffing:
  Donna Lawson
  Jennifer Meekins
  Diane Allen
  Volunteer!

Schedule

Friday, January 29^th
2:30 pm	World Of Pets Opening Ceremonies
2:00-8:00 pm	Informational exhibits Booth volunteers: Volunteer!
5:00-8:00 pm (approx)	Health inspections for early arrivals.
Saturday, January 30^th
9:00 am	Exhibit hall opens.
9:00 - 10:45 am	Health inspections
11:00 am	Judges' meeting and lunch.
11:00 am	Show Call: All gerbils who will compete in the show should be placed on the judging tables. (Please check the Show Rules & Regulations page ahead of time to make sure that your gerbils have the proper size of show carrier. Also, remember to provide each gerbil in the show with a source of moisture/water, such as a piece of carrot or a grape.)
11:00 am to 6:00 pm	Judging - exhibition format Meeting & greeting visitors. AGS Merchandise Table & raffles HamTrack / Gerbil Olympics events
6:00 pm to 6:30pm	Best in Show decision & announcement. Group photo
Approx. 6:30 pm to 8:00pm	End of Day announcements Booth Breakdown, Animal Checkout AGS Dinner - 8:30 PM - location TBD