WELCOME PARTY

Tuesday, 
7 pm to 9 pm

The first official event of our Silver Anniversary National Specialty is the Welcome Party. Come catch up with all your friends, meet some new ones, and pick up your hospitality bags and preorders. We'll have some light food and a cash bar. Like all the non-show events, the Welcome Party will be in the hotel.

ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, 7:00 pm

The ACA Representatives will be waiting to check in members for the annual meeting around 7:00 PM. This is your chance to meet the officers and directors of your club and to talk to them about your concerns and interests. The meeting will take place in the hotel, and the agenda will be posted in the Update that comes out before the National..  

SEMINARS

BEC Seminar

JEC SEMINAR

The JEC seminar will be held in the hotel and is open only to approved judges or prospective judges who meet the AKC requirements for application. For registration information, contact Sylvia Thomas, justsylviat@sbcglobal.net. The seminar includes both discussion of the Standard and hands-on examination of many Akitas as well as written material and a catalog.

A special seating area is reserved for attending judges throughout the show, and mentors will be available.

Registration Flyer

Registration Form

Online registration

AUCTION

This year's auction is being headed up by Lori Rickard. It promises to be something very special, so don't miss your chance to bid on some of the unique Akita items. You can pick out your special choices during the Preview which begins at 6:00. Before you can bid, you'll need to check in with the tellers and get your own bidding paddle. You'll want to be ready when the bidding starts at 7.

ACA ANNUAL BANQUET & COCKTAIL HOUR

Join us for coctails from the cash bar before the last event of our Silver Anniversary show begins. This year will feature a buffet dinner and tickets can be purchased from Ways & Means on this website or from the Information Flyer. The Banquet provide a last get-together for friends at the National. We'll hear from the judges, learn who has achieved the coveted ROM titles, and recognize the owners of the week's winners.

TOURIST INFORMATION