Regional Specialty · Mill Spring, North Carolina
Palmetto Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club Specialty 2026
November 19–21, 2026 — the club's 36th and 37th independent specialties: sweepstakes Thursday, two days of conformation Friday and Saturday, Junior Showmanship, and a concurrent Fast CAT trial at Tryon International Equestrian Center
Weekend at a glance
The Palmetto Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club, Inc. — a member club of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America — holds its 36th and 37th independent specialty shows November 19–21, 2026, at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes open the weekend Thursday, with two days of conformation Friday and Saturday, Junior Showmanship (offered for the first time this year), 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy, a welcome party, and a closing banquet. A three-day Fast CAT trial and herding testing run alongside the specialty.
- Dates
- November 19–21, 2026
- Venue
- Tryon International Equestrian Center
- Host club
- Palmetto Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club, Inc.
- Format
- Independent specialty weekend
- Entries
- Registration open — closes 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Enter via MB-F/InfoDog → - Premium list
- 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
📰 Read our guide: Palmetto Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club Specialty 2026 — what it is, when to go, and why
More about this show
Dates, venue, judges & show chair verified via the club's official specialty page · Entry fees and closing date verified via the official 2026 premium list (MB-F, Inc.)
- Dates
- Thursday through Saturday
- Venue
- 25 International Boulevard, Mill Spring, NC 28756 — all judging indoors; show hours 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Host club
- AKC-licensed regional affiliate of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America
- Format
- Two independent specialty shows + sweepstakes; Junior Showmanship; 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy; Fast CAT trial
- Entries
- Superintendent: MB-F, Inc. — closes 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Superintendent: MB-F, Inc.
Enter the show
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- MB-F, Inc. — entries online at infodog.com or by mail to Barbara Hughes, Event Secretary, c/o MB-F, Inc., P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420 · (336) 379-9352
- Closing
- 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Conformation first entry
- $38.00 (includes $4.50 AKC recording & service fee)
- Each additional entry
- $28.00
- Puppy & Bred-by-Exhibitor as first entry
- $28.00
- Veteran as first entry
- $28.00
- Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes
- $28.00 (must also be entered in a regular class Friday or Saturday)
- 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy (Saturday)
- $15.00
- Junior Showmanship (Saturday)
- $15.00 only or as an additional class
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The weekend
Three days built around the breed: sweepstakes Thursday, two specialty shows Friday and Saturday, and performance events alongside.
| Day | What's on |
|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19 | Puppy Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes (time to be announced); Welcome Party in the evening at the show site |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 36th Specialty Show — conformation (Diane Sprung); Fast CAT trial day 1; herding testing, CGC, Trick Dog |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 37th Specialty Show — conformation (Joann Mccann) & 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy; Fast CAT trial day 2; Closing Banquet in the evening at an on-site restaurant |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Fast CAT trial day 3 (no conformation) |
Day assignments for sweepstakes and each specialty day are per the club's official announcement. Verified 2026
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Judges
The announced judging panel for the 2026 specialty weekend. Verified 2026
Friday conformation — 36th Specialty
- Diane Sprung
Saturday conformation — 37th Specialty
- Joanne McCann
Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes (Thursday)
- Linda Williams
Junior Showmanship
- John Schoeneman
4–6 Month Beginner Puppy (Saturday)
- Joann Mccann
Judging panel announced by the Palmetto Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club. Novice and Owner-Handler classes are not offered this year.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at the 2026 specialty — new this year. Verified 2026
- Junior Showmanship judge
- John Schoeneman
The club is offering Junior Showmanship for the first time at its 2026 specialty weekend.
Specialties & supported entries
This weekend is the specialty
The 36th and 37th independent specialties of the Palmetto Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club are the weekend's conformation events — no separate supported entries.
A three-day all-breed Fast CAT trial (Time To Fly) runs Friday through Sunday alongside the specialty, plus herding testing, CGC, and Trick Dog with On The Lamb on Friday and Saturday.
Plan your visit
Venue
Tryon International Equestrian Center, 25 International Boulevard, Mill Spring, NC 28756. All conformation judging is indoors; show hours are 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Accommodations
Book all Tryon IEC lodging (hotel rooms, cabins, RV sites) and golf cart rentals by calling the facility directly at 828-863-1015 and referencing discount code 2611PEMBRO — the discount applies only to direct phone bookings.
- Host hotel
- Overmountain Lodge (on site) — $149 per night including breakfast and WiFi, plus a one-time $30 pet fee per room
- Cabins
- One, three, and five-bedroom cabins available through the same booking number
- RV sites
- Full hookup, $50 per night
Social events
- Welcome Party
- Thursday, November 19, evening at the show site — light supper after sweepstakes judging
- Closing Banquet
- Saturday, November 21, evening at an on-site restaurant
Reserve spots for both social events, reserved grooming, and catalogs through the club's RSVP page. Verified 2026
Documents
Official documents for the specialty weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
- Palmetto Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club, Inc. — official site Verified 2026
Entries close 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Event Secretary’s office.
Sources
- Official2026 premium list (PDF, via MB-F, Inc.) — dates, venue, judging panel, entry fees, closing November 4, 2026 at 12:00 noon (verified October 15, 2026)
- OfficialPalmetto Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club — 2026 Specialty page — 36th/37th specialty dates, venue, judging panel, Junior Showmanship, show chair, accommodations, social events (verified October 7, 2026)