30 years of rabbit breeding in Steinheid: Anniversary with life and music!

30 years of rabbit breeding in Steinheid: Anniversary with life and music!

On August 24, 2025, the 30th district young animal show took place in Steinheid, an event that makes the hearts of rabbit lovers beat faster. The event was ceremoniously opened by Lothar Billert, a veteran member of the Steinheid rabbit breeding association, which has been active for 50 years. There was a lot to celebrate as the club proudly looks back on 70 years of existence. The opening ceremony was crowned with a special highlight: a song about the club, which discussed the pride and hopes of the members, created an emotional atmosphere and surprised those present.

A number of prominent personalities were present, including state parliament member Henry Worm (CDU) and deputy district administrator Andreas Groß (AfD). Uwe Scheler, the mayor of Neuhäuser, Roman Koch (CDU), the district mayor, and Thomas Schröder, the district chairman of the Sonneberg breed rabbit breeders, also did not miss the event. Martin Backert, the chairman of the Sonneberg district association of poultry farmers, and Matthias Wöhner, the exhibition manager, further enriched the event with their presence.

The diversity of races

A total of 211 rabbits in 34 different breeds were presented at the fair. This impressively shows the diversity of pedigree rabbits and the commitment of the breeders. The pedigree rabbit breeding association T786 Bobeck e.V. will also be hosting an open district young animal show on August 24th and 25th, 2025. This takes place in the community hall at Dorfstrasse 76 in Bobeck. Interested breeders can register their animals until August 1st, and all necessary documents are available online in the download center.

Another important date in the calendar is the 5th Hainspitze Young Animal Show, which will take place on September 13th and 14th, 2025. Here, visitors can admire the shimmering breeds on the “Am Alten Bad” club grounds. The number of participants also promises an exciting competition! The registration deadline is September 1st, so it's better to register in good time.

Next events

The year remains exciting for pedigree rabbit lovers with a number of other events. The 33rd Easter Country Show and the 31st Vienna Club Comparison Show will take place on October 25th and 26th, 2025 in the Bogenbinderhalle in Ronneburg. The registration deadline for exhibitors is September 20th.

Many experiences await the breeders of pedigree rabbits and poultry in the coming months, including the 15th Thuringian State Club Show for pedigree rabbits, which will take place on November 8th and 9th, 2025 in Bad Berka Ot Tannroda. Preparations are already in full swing.

For more information and all current dates, we recommend that you visit Website of the Thuringia Rabbit Breeding Association to visit so as not to miss any highlights.

Whether you're a breeder or just an enthusiast, there's always something going on in the world of pedigree rabbits and there's plenty of opportunity to celebrate the love for these wonderful animals. Check those too Hainspitzer page for more events and news!