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Regional Specialty · Reinholds, Pennsylvania

Irish Setter Club of Delaware Valley Regional Specialty 2026

October 24–25, 2026 — four Irish Setter specialty shows in two days at Shupp’s Grove Antique Park

Verified 2026 Registration open
Click here to enter — Irish Setter Club of Delaware Valley Premium list (PDF)
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Weekend at a glance

Verified 2026 Registration open

The Irish Setter Club of Delaware Valley and the Lower Susquehanna Irish Setter Club host four specialty shows in two days — Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 — at Shupp’s Grove Antique Park in Reinholds, Pennsylvania, under one combined premium booklet. ISCDV holds Saturday Show 1 and Sunday Show 2; Lower Susquehanna holds Saturday Show 2 and Sunday Show 1. Unbenched outdoors, 100-entry limit per show. NOHS at all four shows; the 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy attraction each day; Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes.

Dates

Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026
Four shows — two days — two clubs

Venue

Shupp’s Grove Antique Park
607 Willow Street, Reinholds, PA 17569
Show hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · unbenched outdoors

Host clubs

Irish Setter Club of Delaware Valley (Sat 1, Sun 2)
Lower Susquehanna Irish Setter Club (Sat 2, Sun 1)

Superintendent

Rau Dog Shows, Ltd.
Show secretaries J. Michael Fresconi / Patricia Elliott, c/o Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610

Entries

Registration open
Closes Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:00 noon ET (or when limits are reached)

Format

Regional specialty weekend
NOHS all shows · 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy each day · Sweepstakes · Junior Showmanship

AKC events

Sat 1 #2026286401 (ISCDV) · Sat BPUP #2026286402 · Sat 2 #2026159301 (LSISC)
Sun 1 #2026159302 (LSISC) · Sun BPUP #2026159303 · Sun 2 #2026286403 (ISCDV)

Premium list

2026 combined premium list (PDF) — via Rau Dog Shows Verified 2026

Enter the specialty weekend

Superintendent
Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. — entries via Rau's online entry system
Closing
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:00 noon ET
Each entry (unless specified)
$38.00
Puppy classes (6–9, 9–12 mos.)
$34.00
Bred-by-Exhibitor, puppy or adult
$34.00
Junior Showmanship
$25.00
Sweepstakes
$20.00
4–6 Month Puppy
$28.00
Enter via Rau Dog Shows
Dates, venue, fees & closing verified via Rau
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The days

Four shows in two days under one combined premium.

DayWhat’s on
Saturday, October 24Show 1 (ISCDV) — conformation, Junior Showmanship, Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes, 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy, NOHS · Show 2 (Lower Susquehanna) — conformation, Junior Showmanship, NOHS
Sunday, October 25Show 1 (Lower Susquehanna) — conformation, Junior Showmanship, Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes, 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy, NOHS · Show 2 (ISCDV) — conformation, Junior Showmanship, NOHS

Each show is limited to 100 entries. Verified 2026

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Today’s Ring Card

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Judging program not yet published

No ring times or ring assignments have been verified yet. Ring cards will be built from the official program as soon as it’s out.

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Breed Judge Finder

The verified judging slate for the 2026 specialty weekend. Verified 2026

Saturday Show 1 (ISCDV) — regular/non-regular, Juniors
Mr. Ronald Perry
Saturday Show 1 (ISCDV) — sweepstakes
Linda Acquarella
Saturday Show 2 (LSISC) — Junior Showmanship
J. L. Gohde Judge change
Saturday Show 2 (LSISC) — Irish Setter breed
J. Naimo Judge change
Sunday Show 1 (LSISC) — regular/non-regular, Juniors
Libby Naimo
Sunday Show 1 (LSISC) — sweepstakes
Andrew Einer-Peterson
Sunday Show 2 (ISCDV) — regular/non-regular, Juniors
Nena Dee
4–6 Month Beginner Puppy
Saturday: Ronald Perry (ISCDV) · Sunday: Libby Naimo (LSISC)

Saturday Show 2 judging changed per the Lower Susquehanna judge-change notice: Junior Showmanship and the Irish Setter breed assignment moved from Mr. D. D. Seymour to J. L. Gohde and J. Naimo respectively. Verified 2026

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Juniors

Junior Showmanship at all four shows. Verified 2026

Junior Showmanship
Offered at all four shows — $25.00 entry
Sat 1 (ISCDV): Mr. Ronald Perry · Sat 2 (LSISC): J. L. Gohde (judge change)
Sun 1 (LSISC): Libby Naimo · Sun 2 (ISCDV): Nena Dee

AKC Junior Handler numbers are required on the entry; competition must exist for Best Junior Handler.

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Specialties & supported entries

Two clubs, four shows, one combined premium. Verified 2026

Saturday Show 1 — ISCDV (AKC #2026286401)
Conformation & Juniors: Mr. Ronald Perry · Sweepstakes: Linda Acquarella · NOHS
Saturday Show 2 — Lower Susquehanna (AKC #2026159301)
Juniors: J. L. Gohde · Breed: J. Naimo (judge changes) · NOHS
Sunday Show 1 — Lower Susquehanna (AKC #2026159302)
Conformation & Juniors: Libby Naimo · Sweepstakes: Andrew Einer-Peterson · NOHS
Sunday Show 2 — ISCDV (AKC #2026286403)
Conformation & Juniors: Nena Dee · NOHS

Breed: Irish Setter (Sporting Group). Verified 2026

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Plan your visit

Parking

Friday–Sunday parking
$5.00 per day, regardless of vehicle type
Early arrival
Anyone parking on the show grounds before 7:00 AM Friday, October 23 pays $20.00 to the grounds owner
Motorhomes & trailers
Must park on blacktop/gravel areas
Cars & vans
Exhibitor parking ringside

On site

Show photographer: Lisa Moreau, BIS Advertising & Photography. Veterinarian on call both days: PETS Emergency Treatment Services, 930 N Queen Street, Lancaster, PA — (717) 295-7387. Ring stewards provided by the Mid-Atlantic Stewards Association.

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Documents

Official documents for the specialty weekend. Verified 2026

Sources