GBGVCA

2026 GBGVCA National & Regional SPECIALTIES

April 8th — April 11th | Peach Blossom Cluster | Perry, Georgia


 

Regional SPECIALTY

Friday April 10th

 

National SPECIALTY & Sweepstakes

Saturday April 11th

 
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show committee

barbara miller, 2026 show chair

Brent Humphrey, 2026 Show Secretary & Hospitality Chair

Shari Green, 2026 Trophy Chair

Julie Hamilton, 2026 Silent Auction Chair

 
2026 Premium List coming soon
Judging Program, Coming Soon

full SCHEDULE of events

 

Wednesday April 8th

Atlanta Kennel Club All Breed Show

tHURSDAY APRIL 9TH

Valdosta Kennel Club All Breed Show

GBGVCA Welcome Party & GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Friday April 10th

2026 GBGVCA Regional Specialty (Ran in conjunction with Valdosta Kennel Club)

Valdosta Kennel Club All Breed Show

GBGVCA Annual Awards Reception & Silent Auction 7:00 PM

 
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Saturday April 11th

2026 GBGVCA designated National Specialty (Ran in conjunction with Atlanta Kennel Club for Conformation)

2026 GBGVCA National Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes

Atlanta Kennel Club All Breed Show

more details listed below!

These events are at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry GA https://www.gnfa.com and hosted in conjunction with the Peach Blossom Cluster.  https://peachblossomcluster.org.

 

 Show INFORMATION

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 Show Details

Wednesday April 9th

Atlanta Kennel Club—Judge Ms. Marie Ann Falconer

Thursday April 10th

Valdosta Kennel Club — Judge Dr. Michael J. Woods

Friday April 10th

Valdosta Kennel Club—Judge  Dr. Steven D Herman

GBGVCA Regional Specialty – Mrs. Linda Riedel 

GBGVCA Regional Sweepstakes and Veteran Mrs. Robin MacFarland  

Saturday April 11th

Atlanta Kennel Club—Judge Mr. Joe C. Walton

GBGVCA National Specialty –

Dr. Andrea Bradford  

GBGVCA National Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes –

Mr. Kent MacFarland 

 

Trophy Donations


It is through the generosity of peoples donations that we are able to put on our Specialties and provide wonderful trophies to honor all the wins at our Regional and Nationals! Below is a list of awards for the various classes!

Donate

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Special Classes

For the National Specialty, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of America will offer the following Special Classes and Awards for the hounds that qualify and meet the requirements for the class or performance event.

Special Conformation Classes

Best Pack

Best Puppy

Best Veteran

Best Bred-By-EXHIBITOR

Stud Dog

Brood Bitch

Special Performance Awards

High in Trial—Obedience

High Combined score—Rally

High Combined Triple—Rally

High in Trial—AGILITY

Qualifying Scores—Obedience & Rally

 EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

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Here are the need to know Details. 

 

Host Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn – Perry, GA 

112 Hampton Court, Perry, GA 31069 

478-313-1651 | Hilton Garden Inn

Hotel room rate is $149.00 plus tax. There is a pet fee of $50.00 for up to 2 dogs. Reservations need to be made through the hotel at 478-313-1651, use Booking Code: GBG when you make the reservation. The hotel is located less than 3 miles from the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agriculture Center. The new hotel will have enhanced amenities including an onsite restaurant. 

 

Designated grooming

A designated grooming area has been assigned for the GBGVCA exhibitors. Enter EAST GATE to unload for grooming in the Sheep Barn. There will be 24-hour security. Please review and adhere to the New PBC Rules as outlined at the end of this flyer in addition to observing the following guidelines requested by the All-Breed Cluster: 

Crates must be stacked – name & local contact required on all crates

One X-pen per four dogs 

No living rooms. No rugs. No Lounge Chairs

NO SOFT SIDED CRATES IN GROOMING AREA. 

No strollers in exhibitor buildings 

Dog bathing facilities with hot & cold water 

 

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RV reservations can be made through the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter online at the GNFA website, www.gnfa.com. No mail in reservations will be accepted. RV reservation fees will be processed in full at time of reservation. Advance reservation is strongly advised. Limited spaces may be available during the show. If spaces are available, fees must be paid in cash at the gate. Limited 50-amp circuits are available. 


Premium List Coming Soon
Judging Program Coming Soon

 supporting ACTIVITIES

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help the club. have some fun.

These activities help the GBGVCA put on these specialties, along with helping support the club as a whole!

In addition, a portion of the funds raised will also go to the GBGVCA Foundation to help preserve the health of this old hound breed!

Annual Awards Dinner & Silent Auction

Please join us for the 2026 GBGVCA Annual Awards Reception & Silent Auction

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm.

Location will be in the MMH Conference Center at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter

We invite you, along with your friends and family, to join us for a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our noble hounds, acknowledge GRAND accomplishments, and show support to our parent club and foundation. 

Reservations are $30.00 per person and payment can be made as follows:

Sending via PayPal to treasurer@gbgv.net noting the guest(s) name in the remarks section or by mailing a check made payable to the GBGVCA to 3495 US Highway 27/441, Fruitland Park, FL  34731.  Please note guest(s) name in the remarks section of the check.

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