English Angora Judging at the ARBA Convention at Reno

English Angora judge is Allen Barr.   On the table are the white English Angoras.   Deidre McKimmie and Alicia Will are helpers at the table.

Colored English Angoras on the table.

View of the colored English Angoras from the other side.

Judge Allen Barr with Kathy Thomas and Andrea Evans and their English Angoras.

 

Giant Angora and Satin Angora Judging at ARBA Convention at Reno

Judge for the Giant and Satin Angoras is Joseph Colucci.

On the table are the Satin Angoras, working as writer and ramrod are Laurie Panterman and Jen Richardson.

Another photo of the white and colored Satin Angoras being judged.

Colored Satin Angoras that includes the broken.

This photo shows the Giant Angoras on the table. 

Sorry for not having many close up photos.   Conventions could weird, exhibitors trying very hard to be standing far away from the table so that there would be no accusations.     

 

Halloween 2026

Happy Halloween 2026

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Northern California Angora Guild

 

NARBC Banquet and Awards

Angora lovers are gathered at Reno Black Bear Dinner for a breakfast banquet. 

Due to the large number of participants, separate tables and stations are used. 

The two main volunteers of NARBC: President Andrea Evans on the right and Laurie Penterman on the left. 

Breed chair person of all the Angoras: Tammy Vaughn. 

Laurie Penterman and her daughter judge Rachel Penterman. 

Andrea and her husband and rabbit partner Kathy Thomas. 

Andrea announces the induction of the new Hall of Fame member: Candy Haenszel who is not at Reno. 

Andrea presented the President!/ Award to Tammy Vaughn in recognition of Tammy’s contribution and hard work in the wonderful world of Angoras. 

 

ARBA Booth and NARBC Booth at Reno

One of the posts at the ARBA booth. 

ARBA booth merchandise for sale. 

NARBC booth. 

Wool, skein and garment contest items on display. 

Raffle items at the NARBC booth. 

More raffle items. 

Hall of Fame plaque. 

Miscellaneous item for sale or for members to enjoy.  

Prizes for wool, skein and garment contest. 

 

Four Angora BOBs at Reno

English Angoras: Andrea Evans and Kathy Thomas, CO. 

French Angora: Charlotte Schweikart, PA. 

Giant Angora: Hope Musselwhite, WA.  

Satin Angora: Deb Butorac, MN. 

 

Best In Show Winners at ARBA Convention at Reno

The open Best In Show winner is a broken black New Zealand that is in group 1.   The owners are Dawson Carmean and Kristi Adeleke.   Group 2 winner is a Rex. Group 3 winner is a Florida White.  Group 4 winner is a Netherland Dwarf. 

The open Best In Show winner is very emotional when he gets on the stage after the win.   

The youth Best In Show is the group one winner Blue Holicer.    The exhibitor is the young lady in red and the youth Best In Show judge is Misty Polasik.  

Youth group 2 winner: Mini Cal.  Judge: Louis Potter. 

Youth group 3 winner: Dutch.  Judge: Josh Humphries. 

Youth group 4 winner: Netherland Dwarf.  Judge: Mike Avesing.  

 

Angora Judging at ARBA Convention at Reno

Due to traveling, the blog will be done in an abbreviated manner.  

English Angora judging. 

French Angora Judging.  

Giant Angora Judging. 

Satin Angora Judging. 

Extra Large Judging Coops at the ARBA Convention at Reno

The new judging coops for Angoras. 

The holes are extra large.  Instead of 4 holes in one set, there are 3 holes. 

These are donated by NARBC to be used in conventions going forward.  

 

Robby Makes Debut

Hi, I’m a boy. 

My name is Robby. 

I am a junior, I am a baby boy. 

Mama Betty is taking me to the convention.  What is a convention ?