Dalanie Auffert of Parnell, Missouri, was named Grand Champion of Show at the 2023 Northwest Missouri State Fair Rabbit Show on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Auffert’s rabbit, a Himalayan, was judged to be the best of the best in a field of rabbits.
In addition to Grand Champion of Show, Auffert also won Best Four Class Rabbit and Reserve Six Class Rabbit. Her sister, Dalanie Auffert, won Best Six Class Rabbit.
The other Grand Champion winners were:
- Reserve Champion of Show: Ashley Chalfant (Californian) of Gilman City, Missouri
- Grand Champion Meat Pen: Malory Chalfant of Gilman City, Missouri
- Grand Champion Market Rabbit: Emily Chalfant (Fryer) of Gilman City, Missouri
The other Reserve Champion winners were:
- Reserve Four Class Rabbit: Caitlynn Chalfant (mini lop) of Gilman City, Missouri
- Reserve Six Class Rabbit: Ashley Chalfant (New Zealand) of Gilman City, Missouri
- Reserve Champion Meat Pen: Ashley Chalfant of Gilman City, Missouri
- Reserve Champion Market Rabbit: Ashley Chalfant (Roaster) of Gilman City, Missouri
The showmanship winners were:
- Senior Showmanship: Tegan Clark of Amity, Missouri
- Intermediate Showmanship: Ruby Boyer of St. Joseph, Missouri
- Junior Showmanship: Tyne Martin of Amity, Missouri
- Advanced Senior Showmanship: Jaclyn Hines of Bogard, Missouri
- Advanced Junior Showmanship: Lance Jacobs of Eagleville, Missouri
- Tout Shown: Pee Wee 4
