WSSCA 2026 National Specialty will be April 12, 2026 in Perry, Georgia
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.
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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.
Friday, April 10, 2026
- WSSCA Supported Entry in conjunction with the Valdosta Kennel Club and the Peach Blossom Cluster
- Special event after regular judging: “Southern Invitational”
Saturday, April 11, 2026
- WSSCA Supported Entry in conjunction with the Atlanta Kennel Club and the Peach Blossom Cluster
- 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 will be free, dedicated grooming space with electrical in the Multipurpose Building which is also where the conformation ring will be.
Premiums & Entries
Premiums will be posted when available.
Conformation entries will be through Onofrio.
Iron Welsh Challenge
An Iron Welsh Challenge will be sponsored by the host club, Dogwood Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of Greater Atlanta.
Details and entry forms will be posted when available.
Annual Meeting & Banquet
The date and time of the Annual Meeting & Banquet will be posted when available.
Reservations can be made through the WSSCA website on-line Store beginning in early 2026.
Ringside Lunch
Details about a catered ringside lunch will be posted when available.
Reservations can be made through the WSSCA website store beginning in 2026.
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
Trophy sponsorships will be available in the WSSCA website on-line store beginning in early 2026.
National Specialty Logo T-Shirts
National Specialty Logo T-Shirts will be available for purchase through the WSSCA website Store beginning in early 2026.
Performance Events
The Peach Blossom Cluster includes many events including Obedience and Rally. Additional details will be posted when it is available.
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.
