WSSCA 2026 National Specialty
The 2026 National Specialty will be hosted by the Dogwood Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta on Sunday, April 12, 2026. It will be an independent specialty held in conjunction with the Peach Blossom Cluster of Shows at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Georgia. There will be a lot of activities to participate in. Check out the information below for WSSCA and other events!
Information for Exhibitors
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Schedule of Events
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Judges Education Seminar presented by Judges Ed Chair Meghen Bassel. 1:30 to 4:00 pm. See Judges Ed tab for details.
- Atlanta Kennel Club All-Breed Show. Judging Welsh Springers, Mr. Steve Herman.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Valdosta Kennel Club All-Breed Show. Judging Welsh Springers, Mr. Walter Sommerfelt.
- WSSCA Scent Work Trials
Friday, April 10, 2026
- WSSCA Supported Entry in conjunction with the Valdosta Kennel Club and the Peach Blossom Cluster. Judging Welsh Springers, Ms. Allessandra Folz.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
- WSSCA Supported Entry in conjunction with the Atlanta Kennel Club and the Peach Blossom Cluster. Judging Welsh Springers, Ms. Rachel McKee Sager.
- WSSCA Annual Meeting & Banquet
Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Veteran, Puppy, and Performance Sweepstakes; Chris Berg, Judge
- National Specialty Show (Independent Show); Margarete “Margie” Wilson of Racine, Wisconsin, Judge
Location Information
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, Georgia 31069
Welsh Springer conformation judging for the entire cluster will be in the Multipurpose Building. See Fairground’s map.
Lodging
There is no host hotel. There are several nice, pet friendly, hotels in Perry as well as in nearby Warner Robbins. A new Marriott hotel inside the Fairgrounds that operates under the Fairfield Inn and Town Place Suites brands has just opened. It is pet-friendly but has a 1 pet per room limit and a $50 pet fee.
There are also numerous Air BnB and VRBO rentals in the area along with RV parking on-site.
Grooming
There is plenty of free ringside grooming space with electrical in the Multiperpose Building. No reservation is required. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Premiums & Entry Information
National Specialty Show Premium
Conformation entries will be through Onofrio. Entries close March 25, 2026 at Noon CDT.
WSSCA Scent Work Trial Premium
Iron Welsh Challenge
An Iron Welsh Challenge will be sponsored by the host club, Dogwood Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta. For more information and to sign up please see the 2026 Iron Welsh Flyer .
There will be two Scent Work Trials hosted by WSSCA, and the Cluster is offering Agility, Rally and Obedience.
Please also see the Performance Events Tab for more information.
Annual Meeting & Banquet is Saturday, April 11 at the Fairgrounds
The WSSC Annual Meeting & Banquet will be Saturday, April 11, 2025 in the Miller-Murphy-Howard building at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia. The meeting is open to non-members but only members may vote.
There will be a cash bar beginning at 5:00 pm. Dinner will be at 6:30 and the Annual Meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.
The banquet will be a buffet dinner with the following menu items.:
Herb Roasted Chicken (GF); Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes (GF); Mixed Greens House Salad – croutons/cheese on the side along with assorted dressings (V/VEG/GF); Baked Potato – with butter/sour cream/bacon on the side (V/VEG/GF); Italian Green Beans (VEG/V/GF); Apple Crisp -with Ice Cream on the side (Ice Cream GF); Coffee, tea, water
$35 per person
Click Here to make a reservation. The deadline for reservations is April 2. 2026.
Please note that the specific room in the building will be announced just prior to the beginning of the Cluster.
Ringside Lunch
Arrangements have been made for box-lunches to be delviered to the show building on the day of the Specialty. Lunch consists of a choice of sandwich, with a side salad and dessert. Beverages will be provided by the Host Club.
$16.50
Click here to order a lunch. The deadline for lunch orders is April 2.
Judges Education Seminar Wednesday, April 8 at 1:30 pm
There will be a Judges Education Seminar on the Welsh Springer Spaniel presented by WSSCA Judges Ed Chair Meghen Bassel on Wednesday, April 8, beginning at 1:30 pm. This seminar is offered in conjunction with a series of seminars on the Sporting group hosted by the Georgia Conformation Judges Association. It is open to anyone interested in learning about the Welsh Springer Spaniel but advance registration is reuired.
Here is a link to the form to register: Judges Education Seminar Registration Form
Please note that the form states times are subject to change so be sure to check the Peach Blossom Cluster Seminars website page shortly before the event for any updates.
Trophy Sponsorships
Please go to the WSSCA Website on-line Store to sponsor a trophy. There is a place at the bottom of the checkout page for additional sponsor information or a dedication.
National Specialty Logo T-Shirts
2026 National Specialty and Iron Welsh Logo T-Shirts can be purchased through the WSSCA Website On-line Store.
Please note that T-shirts will be available for pick up at the show unless special arrangements are made to have it shipped to you.
Performance Events
WSSCA Hosted Scent Work Trial
WSSCA is hosting two Scent Work Trials on April 9. Please see the Premium for more information. Check-in and Handlers’ Briefing Times will be provided with the final confirmation. Please contact Kristi Hedges, Trial Secretary, at melehedges@comcast.net if you have any questions.
Obedience, Rally and Other Events
The Peach Blossom Cluster includes many events including Obedience and Rally. Please see the Events page of the Cluster website for more information.
Health Clinics
The Peach Blossom Cluster offers numerous health clinics, including cardiology, eye clinics, and mobile imaging. See the Cluster’s website page for more details.