General Information
Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In response to recent reports from the Word Health Organization, an Executive Order from the Governor of Ohio and state governement travel restrictions, we regret to inform you that the HLRSC National Show event for May 2nd, 2020, has been cancelled.
In addition, the Embassy Suite host hotel was asked to cancel ALL reservations under the “Hallmark Holland Lop Country Club” (HHLCC) block group rate on 3/18/2020. If you made a reservation but don’t receive a cancellation notice within 7 days, please call the hotel at (614) 890-8600 for further assistance. If you would like rebook your reservation for other purposes, please click here or feel free to contact the hotel.
On behalf of the HLRSC and the 2020 National host club (HHLCC), we’d like thank you for your tremendous support while we work together to help protect the health and safety of our communities. We will post additional updates or notices here as they become available. Until then, please stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you again at the next scheduled national event.
Important Links & Downloads
2020 HLRSC National Facebook Page: click here!
2020 HLRSC National Catalog – PDF Download: TBA
2020 HLRSC National Online Entry Form: TBA
2020 HLRSC National Printable Entry Form: TBA
Show Dates, Deadlines & Important Info
Show Dates: Saturday, May 2nd, 2020, at 8:00 AM (EDT)
Mailed Entry Deadline: Postmarked by April 11th, 2020
Online Entry Deadline: TBA
Free Ear Number Change(s) Deadline: TBA
Final Ear Number Change(s) Deadline: TBA
Showroom Opens / Animals Accepted: TBA
Rabbit’s Coop/Checked Deadline: TBA
Exhibitor Check-in Deadline: TBA
Holland Lop Coop Sizes: TBA
Notes:
*All times listed above are in Eastern Time Zone (EST) unless Otherwise Noted.
**If mailed-in entry confirmations are not received via email or mail by TBA,
please call TBA or email TBA.
HLRSC National Show Committee
- Overall Breed Chair—Todd Naragon
- Open Superintendent—Dwayne Scott
- Youth Superintendent—Jacob Hawkes
- Open & Youth Cavy Show Secretary—Robin Laymon
- Banquet & Hotel Chair—Cheri Bushee
- HLRSC National Awards—Jessica Fullwood
- Hospitality—Denise Crafton & John Mingus
- Registar: TBA
HLRSC National—Open Judges
- Drew Bliss (MI)
- Corey Hayes/Saturday Only (NY)
- Kevin Stanford (AZ)
- LeAnn McKinney (IN)
HLRSC National—Youth Judges
- Rosa Bryant (IN)
- Mark Jacobs (IN)
Sunday, Holland Lop Specialty Show—Open Judges
- Drew Bliss (MI)
- Rosa Bryant (IN)
- Mark Jacobs (IN)
Sunday, Holland Lop Specialty Show—Youth Judges
- LeAnne McKinney (IN)
- Kevin Stanford (AZ)
HLRSC National Show Location & Travel Info
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Show Buildings—TBA
717 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
Phone #: 614.644.3247
Fax #: 614.644.4031
Email: info@expo.ohio.gov
Hours: 8am-5pm, M-F
Website: click here!
Ohio Expo Site Maps & Directions: click here!
Location: Just north of downtown on 17th Avenue off I-71.
- From the North — I-71 S to 17th Ave/Exit 111.
- From the South — I-71 N to 17th Ave/Exit 111.
- From the East — I-70 W to I-71 N, then I-71 N to 17th Ave/Exit 111.
- From the West —I-70 E to I-71 N, then I-71 N to 17th Ave/Exit 111.
Google Maps: Click here for directions or click the Google Maps below!
Venue: Ohio Expo Center is one of the most dynamic and unique event venues in the Midwest. It occupies 360 acres in the heart of Columbus, located within a half-day drive for half the nation’s population, and just north of downtown and minutes from Port Columbus International Airport, shopping and hotels.
With more than one million square feet of event space under roof, on-site parking for 12,000 vehicles, seating for 20,000 people and ties for 2,000 cattle, the Ohio Expo Center is one of the most flexible and accommodating sites available. The campus includes 20 unique buildings including historic turn-of-the-century pavilions, modern livestock facilities, multi-purpose buildings, a basketball court, an ice rink and a 10,000-seat arena, the Ohio Expo Center is a facility that can be customized for various events.
Accommodations & Lodging
Headquarters Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus (Host Hotel)
2700 Corporate Exchange Drive
Columbus, OH 43231
Reservations #: (614) 890-8600
Fax #: (614) 890-8626
Hotel Website: click here!
Group Name: “Hallmark Holland Lop Country Club”
Group Rate Code: HHO
Earliest Group Rate Check-in Date: April 30, 2020 | Checkin Time: 4:00 pm
Latest Group Rate Check-out Date: May 4, 2020 | Checkout Time 11:00 am
Reservation Methods:
- Call Hotel Direct at (614) 890-8600 and mention group name/rate
- Call Toll Free (800) EMB-ASSY and mention group name/rate
- Book Online Using the Hilton Group Reservation Website Link – click here!
Amenities include:
- Free WiFi
- Complementary breakfast (6:00 am-9:30 am, M-F / 7:00 am-10:30 am, weekends)
- Complementary Reception (wine, beer, drinks, and appetizers from 5:30pm-7:30pm, 7 days/week)
- Meeting space
- Restaurant and Bar (full menu)
- Fitness Center
- Business Center
Guest Rooms Offer:
- Microwave and refrigerator
- Premium bedding
- Work desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Coffee maker
Misc Info:
- Rabbit Friendly Exception for Nationals ONLY when in cages—NO others pets, including dogs, are allowed.
- Self parking
- Valet Not Available
- Non-Smoking Only
Location/Directions Map: click here!
Other Area Links & Downloads
Columbus Visitor Center
Columbus Tour Guide (.pdf download)
HLRSC National Show Awards Banquet – Open & Youth
Open & Youth Banquet will be held together.
Hello Hollanders! You are cordially invited to join friends and fellow Holland Lop breeders from around the country and abroad in the celebration of our breed’s top accomplishments at the HLRSC National Show Awards Banquet. The evening will begin with cocktails and socializing followed by dinner, award presentations, and beautiful auction donations that help to support the HLRSC. Make sure to reserve your tickets for this special event!
HLRSC National Show Banquet Details
Date: TBA
Time: No-host/Host Cocktails @ TBA | Dinner @ TBA
Order Tickets By: TBA — NOT AVAILABLE AT NATIONALS!
Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton-Columbus (Host Hotel)
2700 Corporate Exchange Drive
Columbus, OH 43231
Menu:
TBA
Ticket Prices:
$ TBA | $ TBA (under 10 years of age)
Current Ticket Purchase Options:
- Purchase Tickets Online — Secure Form Accepts PayPal & Credit Cards. TBA
- Print & Mail Order Form w/checks made to HLRSC can be sent to:
TBA
Be sure to order your banquet tickets. Tickets will NOT be sold at Nationals.
