The first Rabbit Festival will be held at the Agri-Bazaar cum Agri-Kapihan at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City on May 20-22, 2016. This is under the auspices of the Association of Rabbit Meat Producers, Inc. headed by Art Veneracion of Aven Nature Farms.

According to Art,the festival will present rabbit meat production as a viable income source to Filipinos and a means toattain food sufficiency. Rabbits will be showcased as a source of healthy meat that can lead to improved nutrition and a healthier populace.

Seminars on rabbit production and management will be held during the three-day event sponsored by the association and the Bureau of Animal Industry. Cooking demo and food tasting will be the other highlights of the rabbit festival. For more information, contact Art Veneracion at 0918-903-0833.