Mark your calendar for some wholesome dog events taking place in North Carolina this year. Attending a dog show has many benefits including learning more about your dog's breed and meeting with people who love dogs as much as you do. So, below are some dog shows to attend with or without your furry friend in The Old North State this year.
1. Victory Lane Classic Dog Show
You are invited to attend the "Victory Lane Classic Dog Show," a 4-day dog show taking place in the city of Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The show, which will be held at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, will run from June 1st to June 4th, 2023. You will find more information on the event's Facebook Page.
2. All American Dog Show
The "All American Dog Show" takes place every year in October in the town of Cornelius, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. This year's show will be held on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at Robbins Park. You and your furry friend are welcome to the event, which is attended every year by hundreds of dog lovers and their best friends. The show is free to attend and you can register your canine for contests. For more details visit the event's page.
3. Blue Ridge Classic of the Carolinas
Mark your calendar for the 2023 "Blue Ridge Classic of the Carolinas," a five-day event that will feature five All-Breed Dog Shows, four Obedience Trials and four Rally Trials. The event is organized by the Asheville Kennel Club, Hendersonville Kennel Club, and Spartanburg Kennel Club. The shows, which will be held at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center in the town of Fletcher, will start on Thursday, May 25th and end on Monday, May 29, 2023. Visit the event's page for information on space availability and fees.
4. Cape Fear Dog Training Club Dog Shows
The Cape Fear Dog Training Club in Fayetteville, NC, will be hosting two Trials, one Obedience and one Rally respectively in August and October 2023. Ellen Beasley and Lynn Currie will be the show's Judges. More details can be found on the event's page.
5. American Hairless Terrier Club Dog Shows
You and your dog are welcome to attend the AHTCA 2023 AKC All-Breed Agility Trials that are scheduled to take place from July 21 through July 23, 2023, in the city of Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina. The event will be accepting entries for all American dogs on June 7, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. after which time entries cannot be accepted.
6. Carolina Kennel Club Dog Show
Mark your calendar for the 2023 Carolina Cluster Dog Show organized by the Carolina Kennel Club in conjunction with the Greater Hickory Kennel Club. The event, which is scheduled to take place in the city of Greensboro, NC, from August 18-20, 2023, will feature Junior Showmanship, Conformation, Health Clinics, Trick Dog Testing, My Dog Can Do That, and 4 to 6 Months old Puppy Competition.
