Regional Specialty · Mohnton, Pennsylvania
Irish Wolfhound Association of Delaware Valley Regional Specialty 2026
October 4–5, 2026 — the 45th IWADV specialty, one show over two days, in Mohnton, Pennsylvania
Weekend at a glance
The Irish Wolfhound Association of the Delaware Valley hosts its 45th Specialty Show — one show over two days, Sunday–Monday, October 4–5, 2026 — at St. Benedict’s Picnic Grove in Mohnton, Pennsylvania. Outdoor and unbenched, with conformation, rally, and sweepstakes. Entries closed early: 12:00 noon ET, Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Dates
Sunday–Monday, October 4–5, 2026
45th specialty — one show over two days
Venue
St. Benedict’s Picnic Grove
4541 Morgantown Road, Mohnton, PA 19540
Show hours 8:00 AM–6:00 PM · outdoor, unbenched
Host club
Irish Wolfhound Association of the Delaware Valley
AKC member club
Superintendent
Rau Dog Shows, Ltd.
Event secretary Lisa Leonzio, c/o Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., PO Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610-0898 · (610) 376-1880
Entries
Registration closed
Early closing: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 12:00 noon ET (or when limits were reached)
Format
Regional specialty
Conformation, rally & sweepstakes · Irish Wolfhound (Hound Group)
AKC events
Conformation #2026007101 · Rally #2026007102
Premium list
2026 premium list (PDF) — via Rau Dog Shows Verified 2026
Enter the specialty
- Superintendent
- Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. — entries via Rau's online entry system
- Closing
- Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 12:00 noon ET (early closing)
- Conformation first entry
- $35.00
- Additional entry of same dog, same event
- $35.00
- Sweepstakes
- $18.00
- Rally first entry
- $35.00
- Rally additional entry
- $35.00
- Stud dog / brood bitch
- $35.00
The days
One show over two days, with Saturday happenings on the grounds.
| Day | What’s on |
|---|---|
| Saturday, October 3 | LGRA straight-track racing trial — roll call 9:00 AM, conducted by IWADV (full premium on iwadv.org) · Puppy match in sweepstakes format — entries 2:00 PM, judging 3:00 PM, $10 per entry · Club-hosted reception under the tent during the match |
| Sunday, October 4 | Specialty day 1 · Irish Wolfhound Foundation cardiac health screening (EKG, auscultation, echocardiograms with a board-certified cardiologist — sign up by September 30) · Club meeting under the pavilion 15 minutes after judging · IWADV boutique, raffle, silent auction & Leprechaun Toss · Breakfast and lunch available on the grounds |
| Monday, October 5 | Specialty day 2 · Breakfast and lunch available on the grounds |
Saturday events and the Sunday health screening are listed in the premium’s Specialty Events page. Verified 2026
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.
Breed Judge Finder
The verified judging slate for the 2026 specialty. Verified 2026
- Conformation
- Jocelyne Gagne
- Sweepstakes
- Glynis Littlewood
- Rally
- Karen Scheiner
Judges as listed in the 2026 premium. Verified 2026
Juniors
Juniors at the 2026 specialty. Verified 2026
Junior Showmanship competition is not listed in the 2026 premium — no junior competition is offered at this specialty. Juniors coverage is first-class on every guide; this section will reflect any junior offering if the club adds one.
Specialties & supported entries
The 45th IWADV specialty — one show over two days. Verified 2026
- Event
- 45th Specialty Show — Irish Wolfhound Association of the Delaware Valley
- Breed
- Irish Wolfhound (Hound Group)
- Type
- Regional specialty — one show over two days
- Conformation
- Jocelyne Gagne · AKC #2026007101
- Sweepstakes
- Glynis Littlewood
- Rally
- Karen Scheiner · AKC #2026007102
Plan your visit
Headquarters hotel
- Holiday Inn Morgantown (HQ)
- 6170 Morgantown Road, Morgantown, PA 19543 · (610) 286-3000 · blocked rooms only — use “Irish Wolfhounds” or group code IW6
- Comfort Inn Lancaster County North
- 1 Denver Road, Denver, PA 17517 · (717) 336-7541
- Home2 Suites by Hilton
- 21 Quarry Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522 · (717) 721-3300
Getting there
From the PA Turnpike, take Exit 298. For the HQ hotel, take Exit 1B (Morgantown) and go south on Rt. 10 about a half mile — the hotel is on the right. For the showgrounds, take Exit 1A and go north on Rt. 10 (Morgantown Rd./Reading Rd.) about 4½ miles — the grounds are on the left, just past Chestnut Hill Rd. Breakfast and lunch are available for purchase on the show grounds Sunday and Monday.
Confirm pet policies
Hotel pet policies change — confirm the current policy and any pet fee directly with the hotel when booking.
Documents
Official documents for the specialty. Verified 2026
Sources
- OfficialRau Dog Shows 2026 premium list (PDF) — dates, venue, entry fees, judges, early closing September 9, 2026 noon ET
- OfficialAKC National Specialties inventory (apps.akc.org) — dates and city cross-check