Labor Day Show
2024 Total Dog Regional Qualifying Event
Friday, August 30th - Monday, September 2nd
Georgia National Fairgrounds - Perry, GA
8 Conformation Shows | 8 Rally Trials | 6 Weight Pulls | SPOT | 4x Total Dog RQE | Total JR
Conformation - Regular | Altered | Junior Showmanship | Non-Licensed Veteran | Non-Licensed Novice Puppy
Rally Obedience - RO1 to Master
Weight Pull - 6 Pulls on Wheels/Artificial Surface
Toy Fox Terrier National Specialty (held by the National Toy Fox Terrier Association)
Nose Work Match (held by River Region Kennel Club)
Nose Work Match (held by Southeastern American Eskimo Dog Association)
Nose Work Seminar (Held by Alexanderhof Training Academy)
Weight Pull Workshop & Try-its
Boxer Club Dinner
Judging Panel
Conformation | ||||||||
Friday - August 30 | Saturday - August 31 | Sunday - September 1 | Monday - September 2 | |||||
Show 1 | Show 2 | Show 1 | Show 2 | Show 1 | Show 2 | Show 1 | Show 2 | |
Junior Showmanship | Stan Matsumoto | Valerie Piltz | Terri Rein | Denise Vavla | Deb Beean | Nina Marie Sherrer | Joseph Gubry | Diane Price |
Guardian | Karen Cattin | Matthew Proctor | Valerie Piltz | Stan Matsumoto | Carianna Glenn | Fred Hyer | Nina Marie Sherrer | Deb Beean |
Scenthound | Terri Rein | Denise Vavla | Karen Cattin | Matthew Proctor | Joseph Gubry | Diane Price | Carianna Glenn | Fred Hyer |
Sighthound | Terri Rein | Denise Vavla | Karen Cattin | Matthew Proctor | Joseph Gubry | Diane Price | Carianna Glenn | Fred Hyer |
Gun Dogs A - L | Terri Rein | Denise Vavla | Karen Cattin | Matthew Proctor | Joseph Gubry | Diane Price | Carianna Glenn | Fred Hyer |
Gun Dogs M-Z | Denise Vavla | Terri Rein | Matthew Proctor | Karen Cattin | Diane Price | Joseph Gubry | Fred Hyer | Carianna Glenn |
Northern | Karen Cattin | Matthew Proctor | Valerie Piltz | Stan Matsumoto | Carianna Glenn | Fred Hyer | Nina Marie Sherrer | Deb Beean |
Herding A-L | Matthew Proctor | Karen Cattin | Stan Matsumoto | Valerie Piltz | Fred Hyer | Carianna Glenn | Deb Beean | Nina Marie Sherrer |
Herding M-Z | Karen Cattin | Matthew Proctor | Valerie Piltz | Stan Matsumoto | Carianna Glenn | Fred Hyer | Nina Marie Sherrer | Deb Beean |
Terrier | Stan Matsumoto | Valerie Piltz | Terri Rein | Denise Vavla* | Deb Beean | Nina Marie Sherrer | Joseph Gubry | Diane Price |
Companion | Valerie Piltz | Stan Matsumoto | Denise Vavla | Terri Rein | Nina Marie Sherrer | Deb Beean | Diane Price | Joseph Gubry |
No Toy Fox Terrier offered in Show 2 Saturday due to National Specialty Shows. | ||||||||
Performance | ||||||||
Rally | Polly Dake Jones (all 8 trials) / Back up Judge: Sandra Owens | |||||||
Weight Pull | Rachel Richards (all 6 pulls) / Back up Judge: Theresa Thomas | |||||||
Schedule
Conformation Event Schedule | ||||||||
Friday Aug 30th | Saturday Aug 31st | Sunday Sept 1st | Monday Sept 2nd | |||||
Show 1 | Show 2 | Show 1 | Show 2 | Show 1 | Show 2 | Show 1 | Show 2 | |
DOS Entries | 8:00am-8:30am | 8:00am-11:00am | 8:00am-8:30am | 8:00am-11:00am | 8:00am-8:30am | 8:00am-11:00am | 7:30-8:00am | 8:00am-10:00am |
Start Time | 9:30am | After Show 1 BIS | 9:30am | After Show 1 BIS | 9:30am | After Show 1 BIS | 8:30am | After Show 1 BIS |
Rally Event Schedule | ||||||||
Friday Aug 30th | Saturday Aug 31st | Sunday Sept 1st | Monday Sept 2nd | |||||
Trial 1 | Trial 2 | Trial 1 | Trial 2 | Trial 1 | Trial 2 | Trial 1 | Trial 2 | |
DOS Entries | 8:00am-8:30am | 8:00am-Noon | 8:00am-8:30am | 8:00am-Noon | 8:00am-8:30am | 8:00am-Noon | 7:30-8:00am | 7:30am-10:00am |
Start Time | 9:30am | 30 min after Trial 1 | 9:30am | 30 min after Trial 1 | 9:30am | 30 min after Trial 1 | 8:30am | 30 min after Trial 1 |
Weight Pull Event Schedule | ||||||
Friday Aug 30th | Saturday Aug 31st | Sunday Sept 1st | Monday Sept 2nd | |||
Pull 1 | Pull 1 | Pull 2 | Pull 1 | Pull 2 | Pull 1 | |
Cart/Surface | Wheels/ Artificial | Wheels/ Artificial | Wheels/ Artificial | Wheels/ Artificial | Wheels/ Artificial | Wheels/ Artificial |
DOS Entries | 8:00am-9:00am | 8:00am-9:00am | 8:00am-11:00am | 8:00am-9:00am | 8:00am-11:00am | 7:30-8:45am |
Weigh-In | 8:00am-9:00am | 8:00am-9:00am | 8:00am-11:00am | 8:00am-9:00am | 8:00am-11:00am | 7:30-8:45am |
Start Time | 10:00am | 10:00am | 30 min after Pull 1 | 10:00am | 30 min after Pull 1 | 9:00am |
Entries
MGKC offers Pre-entry and Day of Show entries for Conformation, Rally, and Weight Pull.
Take advantage of easier and faster online entries!
Create an account to save your personal information and your dog's information to your profile.
When you're logged in, entry forms will pre-fill automatically with your profile information!!!
Have multiple dogs? Submit entries for the dog saved to your profile and once you're done, return to your account and update the dog's information tab to a new dog. When you return to the entry forms, they will pre-fill with the new dog's information.
Event | Fees | ||
Pre-Entry (Jul 1st - Jul 31st) | Pre-Entry (Aug 1st - Aug 23rd) | Day of Show Entry (Aug 23rd -Sept 2nd) | |
Conformation (Regular / Altered) | $25 per Show *All 8 shows, $170* | $25 per Show *All 8 shows, $190* | $33 per Show |
Non-Licensed Conformation | $15 per Show | $15 per Show | $15 per Show |
Junior Showmanship | $10 per Show | $10 per Show | $15 per Show |
Weight Pull | $25 per Pull *All 6 Pulls, $140* | $25 per Pull *All 6 Pulls, $140* | $33 per Pull |
Rally | $25 per Trial *All 8 Trials, $170* | $25 per Trial *All 8 Trials, $190* | $33 per Trial |
Rally Advanced Titles of Excellence ***Special Pricing*** | $35 per Trial (2x class) *All 8 Trials, $210* $45 per Trial (3x class) *All 8 Trials, $250* | $35 per Trial (2x class) *All 8 Trials, $230* $45 per Trial (3x class) *All 8 Trials, $270* | $43 per Trial (2x class) $53 per Trial (3x class) |
*A dog must be entered in all Shows/Trials/Pulls on one entry form to qualify for the pricing special. *Pulling an entry from one or more shows/trials/pulls before pre-entries close will invalidate special pricing. *Breeds not eligible to enter 8 shows may still use the entry price special for 7 shows instead of 8. ***Entry fees for required addtl classes a dog must enter to earn combined wins for legs towards Advanced Titles of Excellence in Rally. (Dogs must have at least a URO3 title to earn legs towards advanced titles. ) | |||
Online Pre- Entries | July 1, 2024 at 9:00AM EST - August 23,2024 at 6:00PM EST
Paper Pre- Entries | July 1, 2024 - (Received by) August 23,2024
Online Day of Show Entries | |||||
August 23, 2024 at 9:00PM EST - August 29, 2024 at 6:00PM | |||||
Paper Day of Show Entries | |||||
Friday Aug 30th | Saturday Aug 31st | Sunday Sept 1st | Monday Sept 2nd | ||
Conformation | Show 1 | 8:00am-8:30am | 8:00am-8:30am | 8:00am-8:30am | 7:30am-8:00am |
Show 2 | 8:00am-11:00am | 8:00am-11:00am | 8:00am-11:00am | 7:30am-10:00am | |
Weight Pull | Pull 1 | 8:00am-9:00am | 8:00am-9:00am | 8:00am-9:00am | 7:30am-8:30am |
Pull 2 | N/A | 8:00am-11:00am | 8:00am-11:00am | N/A | |
Rally | Trial 1 | 8:00am-8:30am | 8:00am-8:30am | 8:00am-8:30am | 7:30am-8:00am |
Trial 2 | 8:00am-Noon | 8:00am-Noon | 8:00am-Noon | 7:30am-10:00am | |
Do not mail your paper Day of show entries!!
We accept Check, Cash, and Credit Cards for Day of Show entries.
Paper Day of Show entries accepted in person at our Show Operations Table during the posted times.
Online entries are accepted (and our preferred entry method) for pre-entries.
Use the online entry forms below to enter. Your entry fee total will auto calculate, and you'll provide payment at the end of each entry. Payment options are Visa, Mastercard, etc.
Online entries are automatically sent to our show secretary and a copy of your entry is also automatically emailed to the address provided.
Please allow a reasonable amount of time for your confirmation to be received. Email [email protected] if you do not receive confirmation after 24 hours.
Online entries are available for day of show entries for a limited time.
- Enter online here -
Paper entry forms are accepted for pre-entry through mail and day-of-show entry in person.
MGKC does NOT accept paper entry forms through email!!
Entries must be submitted on the latest UKC paper entry forms and are linked for your convenience.
Paper Pre-Entries
Paper pre-entries must be paired with paper check. If you wish to pay online, enter online.
Both entry and payment must be received by show secretary before pre-entries close for pre-entry pricing.
MGKC will deposit your check when received. The processing of your payment is confirmation your entry was received and processed.
We recommend mailing paper entries no later than 7-10 days before entries close.
Make Check Payable to Middle Georgia Kennel Club
Do NOT mail with signature required
Mail Entry & Payment to:
Amy Watson
458 Berryhill Dr
Box Springs, GA 31801
Paper Day of Show Entries
Do not mail your paper Day of show entries!!
We accept Check, Cash, and Credit Cards for Day of Show entries.
Day of Show entries accepted in person at our Show Operations Table during the posted times.
To correct errors, make a class change, or do a move-up before the show - complete our online Entry Correction/Class Change form. A copy of the form will automatically be emailed to you and the Show Secretary.
Please submit online form as soon as possible, but no later than August 28, 2024.
To correct errors, make a class change, or do a move-up during our show - Submit form in person, at the show operations table. View/Print UKC form
Nose Work Matches
Southeastern American Eskimo Dog Association & River Region Kennel Club
2 Matches
Friday, August 30, 2024
Start time: 6:30 PM
Novice Containers, Novice Interiors, Novice Exteriors, Novice Vehicles
Entries will be accepted on the day of match only from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
$15 / element or $40 for all 4 Elements
Show Location
Georgia National Fairgrounds
McGill Marketplace Building
401 Larry Walker Parkway
Perry, GA 31069
Show is Indoors
Parking
Free Daytime Parking
Grooming and Electric
Indoor Electric Use
GA National Fairgrounds charges for electric outlet use and has rental charges for specialty converter cords to plug into their outlets.
MGKC requests the converters on behalf of exhibitors & vendors.
Exhibitors can reserve electric converters in advance or in person, at the show.
Reserve in advance to have converter available upon arrival.
Grooming Space
Check back for details.
Vendors
2024 Vendors
Piney Knob Creations
Moonrise Homestead
Vendor Space Reservations
We have reached our limit for full size vendor spaces.
Crate-side vending is allowed for services, etc. Any crate-side vending must not interfere with other exhibitors or cause a need for additional space. Crate-side vendors must still complete the vendor form link below and pay a small vending fee.
Reserve a vendor space today!
Photographer
Local Lodging
Check out Bring Fido for local Pet Friendly Hotel options.
RV/Camping
Full Hookup spots Available through GA National Fairgrounds
GNFA RV Reservations
Please direct all RV hook-up reservation questions to Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Perry RV
311 Valley Drive
Perry, GA. 31069
Tel: 478-352-0341
Campers are pet friendly and they offer free delivery to GNFA!
Fair Harbor RV Park
515 Marshallville Rd
Perry, GA 31069
Located on the same exit as the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Phone: 478-988-8844
Email: [email protected]
Other local options include https://crossroadstravelpark.com/
Local Veterinarians
Westmoreland & Slappey Animal Hospital
www.westmorelandah.com
100 Wes Park Dr
Perry GA 31069 US
(478) 796-8128
Smith Animal Hospital
www.smithanimalhospitalga.com
2032 N Highway 341
Perry, GA 31069
(478) 245-4706
Perry Animal Hospital (closest to GNFA)
www.perryanimalhospital.com
633 General Courtney Hodges Blvd #3281
Perry, GA 31069
(478) 210-3829
Middle Georgia Veterinary Emergency Center
4798 Russell Pkwy, Suite 100
Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) 997-6677
Hours
Monday-Thursday 6pm to 8am
Fri 6:00pm – Mon 8:00am
All Major Holidays
Contacts
Show Chair
Sharon Yates
[email protected]
478-335-1616
Show Secretary
Amy Watson
[email protected]
706-580-3186