HAMPTON, Va. - Over 1,500 canine friends will be welcomed to the Hampton Roads Convention Center for The Virginia Memorial Day Cluster All Breed Dog Show.
The event will be hosted by Langley Kennel Club and Virginia Beach Kennel Club. Over 4,000 viewers are expected over the five day event.
Over 20 vendors will be present with pet merchandise, home improvements and specialty treats. There will also be breed rescue information presented by rescue groups.
"Atlantic K9 Vest Fund" will be new to the show this year. All funds will provide bullet proof vests for all canine police in the Mid- Atlantic.
Please note that personal dogs and dogs who are not entered in the show are no permitted in the building. For safety purposes, strollers are not allowed in the building as well.
Here is a detailed schedule:
- Thursday, May 26:
- 1 p.m. Puppy Match
- 3 p.m. Rare Breed Show to be followed by "Meet the Breed" booths for rare breeds
- Admission is free on Thursday
- Friday, May 27:
- Show Day #1
- Saturday, May 28:
- Show Day #2
- Junior Showmanship Clinic
- Obedience Trials
- Rally Trials
- Guided Tours
- Sunday, May 29:
- Show Day #3
- Obedience Trials
- Rally Trails
- Monday, May 30:
- Show Day #4
Each day the events will start at 8 a.m. and will end at 4 p.m.
Admission for adults is $5
Admission for military retirees/dependents is $3
Admission for students(ages 3-16) and senior citizens(ages 55 and older) are also $3
Children under the age of two and active duty military get in free.
For more information call 757-775-5144.
