What to Buy for a Rabbit Fair

A rabbit fair needs more than cages and tables. You will need feeding and watering equipment for every registered animal, supplies for safe transport, and clear labels for exhibitors and visitors. Plan refreshments separately, especially if coffee, tea and chilled products are served throughout the day. Buy disposable items and printed materials early, then check quantities against registrations and the final floor plan before the fair.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 24
Chairsqty 80
Bar stoolsqty 6
Clothes racksqty 4
Bollardsqty 12
Transport cartsqty 3

Animal supplies

Rabbit Cagesqty 80
Cage tablesqty 20
Water tubsqty 90
Feed bowlsqty 90
Hay netsqty 80
Transport boxesqty 12
Animal scalesqty 2
Underpadsqty 90
Travel basketsqty 8
Dog waste bagsqty 4

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 100
Glassesqty 100
Platesqty 100
Knivesqty 100
Forksqty 100
Teaspoonsqty 100
Serving traysqty 8
Serving jugsqty 6

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 6
Coolersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 4
Kitchen knivesqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 6
Pliersqty 4
traysqty 6

Equipment

Payment terminalsqty 2
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 8
Mobile phonesqty 4
Label printer
Calculatorsqty 3

Decorations

Information boardsqty 12
Route arrowsqty 16
Name badgesqty 100
Animal labelsqty 100
Tableclothsqty 24
Balloonsqty 100
Ribbonsqty 10
Price listsqty 30
Trophiesqty 12
Certificate foldersqty 20

Lighting

LED lampsqty 12
Desk lampsqty 6

Cleaning

Bucketsqty 6
Mopsqty 6
Broomsqty 4
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Cleaning glovesqty 12
Waste binsqty 10
Paper towelsqty 12
Toilet brushesqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea bags - 200 pieces
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Coffee milk - 2 bottles
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Sweeteners - 200 pieces
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 24 bottles
- Spa Rood - 12 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Beer - 72 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Party nuts - 3 kilo
- Cheese cubes - 3 kilo
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Apples - 4 kilos
- Cucumber - 3 kilos
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Baguettes - 10 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Ham - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Vegetarian Spread - 1 kilo
- Gluten-free bread - 2 loaves
- Currant buns - 40 pieces
- Mini muffins - 100 pieces
- Cookies - 5 packs
- Brownies - 50 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Salt - 1 pack
- Paper napkins - 600 pieces
- Coffee filters - 200 pieces
- Stirrers - 300 pieces
- Ice cubes - 10 kilos
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Parchment paper - 1 roll
- Trash bags - 100 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Floor cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant - 4 bottles
- Disposable gloves - 300 pieces
- Hay - 30 kilos
- Rabbit Feed - 20 kilos
- Drinking water for animals - 40 liters
- Wood Fiber - 10 bags
- Hay for transport - 10 kilos
- Paper tissues - 20 packs
- Bandage strips - 2 boxes
- AA batteries - 24 pieces
- AAA batteries - 24 pieces

Tips

Allow one rabbit cage, one feed bowl and one water tub for each animal, plus at least 10% extra feeding and watering equipment for replacements or late additions.
Buy enough hay for the full opening period and pack spare hay nets, underpads and animal labels. These are easy to underestimate when the number of registered rabbits changes close to the event.
Keep transport boxes and travel baskets separate from display cages. Prepare at least one suitable transport option for every exhibitor who has not confirmed their own animal transport before the final week.
For refreshments, count one coffee cup, glass, plate, fork, knife and teaspoon per expected visitor or serving. Add 10% spare tableware, and arrange chilled products for delivery or collection no later than the day before.
Print animal labels, price lists, name badges and visitor information at least two days before opening. Keep a small reserve of blank labels and badges for corrections made during check-in.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for a rabbit fair?: Plan for rabbit cages, cage tables, water tubs, feed bowls, hay nets, transport boxes, travel baskets, underpads and animal scales. You will also need tables, chairs, labels, badges, refreshments and serving equipment. Match the final quantities to the number of registered animals and expected visitors.
How many rabbit cages do I need for a rabbit fair?: Start with one cage for each registered rabbit, then add at least 10% spare cages if space allows. Confirm the number of animals one week before the fair so you can adjust the order and booth layout.
How much tableware should I buy for a rabbit fair?: Use one cup, glass, plate, fork, knife and teaspoon per expected visitor or serving, plus 10% extra. If the fair lasts several hours, increase the amount or plan washing and restocking during the day.
When should I buy supplies for a rabbit fair?: Buy cages, transport equipment and printed materials at least two weeks before the fair. Arrange refrigerated products by the day before, and complete a stock check two to three days before opening.

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