2026 ABGA National Specialty
Tentative Schedule of Events

Monday, March 9, 2026 Activity Crowne Plaza
4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

ABGA Board of Governors Meeting. This meeting is not just for the Board of Governors, all members are invited to attend.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Activity Crowne Plaza
A day filled with fascinating Seminars! Come join us!

9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Judges Education Seminar by Anne Catterson. This will be seminar only. This seminar is also open to those who would like to become members of ABGA.

10:30 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. Hands-on workshop for potential judges only. There will be ringside mentoring for potential judges on Wednesday at the National Specialty. Contact Anne if interested in being mentored at the All-Breed Shows. E-mail: [email protected]

1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Health Seminar by Jill Summerford, DVM. Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) – What it is, why it is an issue, complications and treatments. Occular Diseases-congenital vs. acquired. Syringomyelia and Chiari-like Malformation – What it is, why it is important and what’s new. Granulomatous Meningioencephalitis (GME) What and why you should know about it. Q&A.
Following the Health Seminar the Education Committee will cover the exciting new venues for 2026.

4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Annual General Membership Meeting – All ABGA club members should attend to
address issues important to the club. It’s also a chance to meet in person with President Bobbie Norkus and the Board of Governors. (Livestream will be available on Member’s Only Facebook page.)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Activity Expo Center
7:00 A.M. Kentucky Exposition Center open for loading/grooming.

10:00 A.M. Breed Ring: 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition
Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes
Junior Showmanship Competition
Breed Classes, Best of Breed, Best Owner-Handled

6:00 P.M. Dog Costume Contest Crowne Plaza
Winner Receives $500.00 (Donated by Bev Strange in honor of “The Pirate”). Our theme is “Griffs in Wonderland”. ABGA Banquet Crowne Plaza
We will celebrate our Specialty winners and browse wonderful Griffon-related items in the auction.

8:30 P.M. ABGA Auction Crowne Plaza
Our world famous auction! Excellent items of Art, Brussels Griffon Memorabilia and everything in between! The Auction is ABGA’s main fundraiser of the year, so you are not just buying a work of art, you are supporting the club. Get your donation ready and tell Heidi Campbell what item you will bring to be auctioned.
E-mail: [email protected]

Thursday, March 12, 2026 Activity Expo Center
Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club, Inc. ABGA Supported Entry
Breed: Mr. Wood Wornall Group: Mr. Alfred J. Ferruggiaro BIS: Mr. Robert E. Hutton
NOHS Group: Ms. Angela Stevanus NOHS BIS: Mrs. Deborah L. Anthony

ABGA Performance Events ABGA offers special Rosettes and Trophies for the Highest Scoring Brussels Griffon and 2nd Highest Scoring Brussels Griffon and for Rally Trophies for Highest Novice, Highest Intermediate and Highest Advanced. We encourage all those training to compete! Those who are not training, be sure to come ringside to cheer on our performance exhibitors.