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Events: Herding * Agility * Agility Glory Runs * Scent Work * Obedience/Rally * The Megan * Conformation * Junior Showmanship * Peewee Juniors * CGC and Trick Dog * Eye Clinic * Farm Dog * Fast CAT * Parades * Photo Contest * Triathlon * Junior Triathlon
Banquets and Meetings: Annual Banquet and Auctions * Annual General Meeting * Companion/Performance Banquet * Junior Party
Education: Breed Education/Stud Dog Social * Judges’ Education
Saturday 5/9/26 and Sunday 5/10/26
Chair: Susan Long smshields@aol.com
Secretary: Lynda Hardin Goldstaraussies@yahoo.com
Judges: Rachel Vest, Amy Hill for Sunday HT and PT
Venue:
Maple Grove Farm
1886 Bescher Chapel Rd.
Denton, NC 27239
Offered: Sheep A and D courses, Ducks A and B courses, Herding Tests, Pre-trial Tests
Entry fee: $55 per run
Monday 5/11/26
Chair: Annabel Maley cavaliercardigans@gmail.com
Judge: Brian Ferrand Judge #99213
Venue:
Three Bulls Event Center
625 Beech Grove Rd
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
Offered: Novice through Excellent in Regular and Preferred, Standard and JWW only
Entry fee: $30 for first run in a trial, $25 for each additional run
Held Monday 5/11/26 at the lunch break
Open to AKC registered, retired and/or disabled agility dogs who are not competing in the regular trials. This special event is designed to showcase and honor retired and/or disabled agility dogs.
Entries open 01/01/2026 and closed 03/15/2026
Monday 5/11/26 and Tuesday 5/12/26
Chair: Jinnie Strickland solsticecwc@gmail.com
Judges: Kimberly Melton Hall, Cheryl Tisdale, Teresa Hicks
Secretary: Cathryn Ochs-Cline cwccascentwork@aol.com
Elements Monday: Containers, Interiors, Exteriors, Handler Discrimination
Tuesday: Detective only, Judge: Kimberly Melton Hall
Venue:
MeadowView
Tuesday 5/12/26
Chair: Sally Boeke sallyboeke@yahoo.com
Obedience Judge: Russell Hornfisher
Rally Judges: Bonnie Hornfisher and Julia Johnson
The 32nd Annual Megan Competition
Tuesday 5/12/26
Formal Attire – Tails By Cardigans
Judges: Cindy Bossi, Mary Sue Olcott, Jessica Viera
Alternate: Heather Hutchison
Megan Chair: Cassie Frank
Megan Secretary: Carolyn Cannon themegan@cardigancorgis.com
Entry Fee: $35
The Megan hospitality this year will be a desert bar! Something different than what we have done in the past.
Sweepstakes Wednesday 5/13/26
Judge: Jane Crenshaw
Regular/Non-Regular Classes Thursday – Saturday 5/14/26-5/16/26
Judge: Dayl Phillip
- In the event that the puppy and veteran entry on Wednesday exceeds the maximum daily count for a judge an additional sweepstakes judge will be assigned.
- The Parade of Titleholders will be held on Thursday before Winners Dog.
- Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, and Brace will be held on Saturday after Best of Breed.
Entry Fees:
- Regular conformation classes: $39 for first entry, $25 for additional class
- Non-Regular and Puppy Classes (6-9, 9-12, and BBE puppy): $30
- Sweepstakes (Puppy and Veteran) $25
- 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy: $20
Saturday 5/14/26
Judge: Dayl Phillip
Junior Showmanship Only: $15
As an Additional Class: Free!
Junior Chair: Tiffany Green trugreen1983@gmail.com
Friday afternoon/evening, all juniors will be invited to gather and see old friends, meet new friends and get to know each other better! This is a great opportunity to ask questions and share information with each other. It will also be a time to relax and laugh as we play games and grab a bite together.
Juniors under ten (10) years of age must be accompanied by an adult 18 or over.
Saturday 5/14/26 Following regular juniors
Limited to 10 entries
Pee Wee Juniors will follow regular Junior Showmanship, which starts at 8 a.m. All entry forms must be received before the Pee Wee Juniors start. Please check in or get help at the Welcome Desk. Entries may be delivered in person on Saturday Morning at the Show site before Pee Wee Junior starts.
Chair: Tiffany Green trugreen1983@gmail.com
Held Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Trick Dog Entry Fee $10
CGC Tests Fee $15
Combined CGC/TKN $20
Sign-up coming soon.
Friday , May 15th starting at 5 pm
Dr. Andrew Lewin, BVM&S, DACVO
Health Committee Chair: Dr Barbara Merickel braeling@yahoo.com
Cost $50 per exam.
Chair: Susan Long
Judges: Kathy Howse and Amy Hill
Wednesday, May 13th
Two tests will be offered, times 10 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 3 pm
Cost will be $30 in advance or $35 Day of entry if slots are available
Entries open 02/25/26
Pre-entries close 05/06/26
Fast CAT runs by Speed Dog Coursing will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Runs will be $30 each.
Chair: Patti Burgess philandscarlett@yahoo.com
The CWCCA Offers three parades.
- Parade of Title Holders $30
- Parade of Therapy Dogs $20
- Parade of Rescue Dogs $20
Entries open 01/01/2026 and closed 03/15/2026
Entry fee: $10 per photo
Categories: Comedy, General, Nature, Portrait, Puppy
Entries open January 1st and close April 1st, 2026
The Triathlon Challenge welcomes and encourages participation by all entrants and their Cardigans regardless of level and expertise. It is intended to be a fun event and honors those dogs and handlers who participate in a variety of events at our National Specialty.
Triathlon Chair: Heidi Kilgore hclkilgore@gmail.com
Entry Fee $20
The Junior Triathlon Challenge is a competition to honor the most versatile Junior Handler competing in a variety of event categories at the annual National Specialty. Juniors must be pre-registered to participate.
There is no cost to participate in the Junior Triathlon
Saturday, 05/16/26
Cocktail party 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m.
Orders close 04/24/26
Silent auction and Live auction
Thursday, 05/14/26
Cocktail party 6 p.m. Hospitality provided will be sliders!
Meeting starts at 7 p.m.
Monday, 05/11/26
Happy Hour 6 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m.
Annual Awards will be presented for Companion and Performance events.
Companion/Performance Silent Auction
Orders close 04/24/26
Breed Education and Stud Dog Social
Breed Education Chairs:
Leah James
Kim Moshlak
Stud Dog Social: Wednesday 05/13/26 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
We will have a limit of 15 dogs per hour.
Contact Jessica Viera for more info:
Hospitality: Veggie trays and Cheese trays
Ringside Tutoring Wednesday through Saturday.
In addition to the program, we have special seating for those who would like “tutoring” from a mentor, a long-time Cardigan breeder, or a board member.
Sign up if you are interested so we know how many chairs to set aside. Prime viewing area promised!
Judge’s Education Chair: Cass Frank
Friday 05/15/26
The Judges Ed Seminar on Friday night is open to all who sign up, regardless of “prospective judge” or not. Only prospective judges are allowed in the “hands-on” portion of the program.
We urge Judges to review the Breed Standard and our educational articles at https://cardigancorgis.com/cwcca/education/.