I am probably very much in the minority in as much as I have been to shows in the past and since I've registered on here and having been and seen them first hand feel I can comment.
I went to the Bradford Show in January and apart from one isolated rabbit that was very stressed by it's environment (the video was shown on here) I didn't see any rabbit displaying signs of distress. All the various breeds had their own stands and enthusiastic people manning them giving information on their chosen breeds. There were also many stalls selling books, clothing, paraphernalia, feed etc. The RWA had a stall there too as did the BRC.
Personally I found it all very interesting, I got to see a Blue Giant Papillon (gorgeous) and plenty of other rabbits I'd have loved to have taken home. There were 2000 rabbits there.
Last month I went to a small local 2 star show with about 200 rabbits, maybe 50 of those were Beveren. Again there were very helpful people there, a good atmosphere generally and lots of relaxed rabbits. I didn't see one rabbit that showed signs of distress and as WalnutEarth said the breeders/showers know which of their rabbits are happy to be shown and which aren't.
One thing I don't agree with and don't agree strongly is showing rabbits in June, July, August etc because it is too hot then to be transporting rabbits all over the country and then having them in marquees or halls for the day. Ok, that's my thoughts on Rabbit Shows, anyone want to flog me?
Neil
ps Can i just clarify these are my views and not necessarily the views of Maria.