General Information

Dates and times will be updated for 2012 when they become available

Wednesday, November 16th

1-7pm Spanish Timbrado Registration

Thursday, November 17th

8am Spanish Timbrado exhibitor drawing.

9am Spanish Timbrado Judging begins.

10am Bird Tags/Registration Sheet will start to be given out.

12N to 4pm NFSS Afternoon of Aviculture

1pm to 9pm Birds may be entered into the show hall from 1:00pm to 9:00pm

2pm to 8pm Bird Sale Room open (For set up only)

7pm & 8pm Specialty Club meetings (please link to Meeting Rooms for more details)

9pm Deadline for turning in Entry Show Sheets

Friday, November 18th

6am to 7am Birds may be entered into the show hall from . However, these birds must

on the Entry Show Sheets that were turned in Thursday.

7:30am All Birds Must Be Benched

8am Judging Begins

10am to 6pm Show Hall open to public (Admission $5 or $8 for a two day pass, age 10 or under free)

10am to 6pm Bird Sale Room open to public

7:30pm Hospitality Activities
Saturday, November 19th

8am to 2pm Specialty Club meetings (please link to Meeting Rooms for more detail

10am to 5pm Show Hall open to public (Admission as above, unless have paid already for two day pass)

10am to 4pm Bird Sale Room open to public

                2pm                          General NCBS Meeting
                6pm to 7pm             Pre Banquet Cocktails
                7:30pm                     Awards Banquet Dinner & Presentations
                Bird Check Out ~ following banquet

FOR OUR CANADIAN FRIENDS GUIDELINES FOR BRINGING BIRDS ACROSS THE BORDERS

You must contact the port 3-5 days prior to entry in order to insure the availability of a Port veterinarian. A user fee based on an hourly rate will be collected at this time. A Release document will be issued to you. USDA APHIS VS Port Veterinarian’s office Hours are 8am to 4:30pm. Please come prepared. No cash will be accepted, personal Checks, debit cards, credit cards, money orders will. If you plan to come on a week end,
after hours, or on a holiday there will be an overtime charge. Please do not wait until the last minute to cross. In Detroit, the number to call is (313) 226-4428.

PLEASE CHECK WHEN YOU CALL THAT THERE ARE NO ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

When returning, you again must make an appointment with the Canadian veterinarian.
You must use the same certificate that you used to get into the U.S. Please call ahead
Canadian port hours are 8am to 4pm Monday thru Friday. Just like the US, Saturday,
Sunday and Holidays will incur an overtime charge.

FOR OUR CANADIAN FRIENDS GUIDELINES FOR BRINGING BIRDS ACROSS THE BORDERS

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