49th National Specialty Show Schedule of Events
2025 Schedule of Events
Event order subject to change. Please consult the Judging Program after closing for final event order and ring times. All events are indoors at the host hotel.
| DATE/TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 6 | |
| 3:00 PM |
Breeder’s Education – Kathie Vogel Discussion and Roundtable |
| 6:00 PM | Welcome Night (No Host Bar & Boutique Night) |
| Wednesday, May 7 | |
| morning (time TBD) |
Seminar: Judges Ed Seminar + How to Give a Judges Seminar in One Easy Lesson Mimi Winkler, Carol Fellbaum, Paul Flores Judges Ed seminar, plus a lesson for anyone who wants to learn about teaching and facilitating a Judge’s Education Program. |
| 1:00 PM | BFCA Annual Meeting (members only) – Local Club Roundtable immediately following |
| 5:30 PM | No Host Bar |
| 6:00 PM | BFCA Awards Banquet & Auction (semi-formal suggested) |
| Thursday, May 8 | |
| 7:30 AM |
Judges Education Seminar (JUDGES ONLY) (hands-on immediately following judging) |
| TBD | Obedience and Rally |
| TBD | Puppy & Junior Sweepstakes |
| TBD | Bred By Exhibitor Special Attraction Parade of Titleholders & Champions Futurity Judges Education Hands-On (immediately following judging) |
| Friday, May 9 | |
| TBD | 4-6 month Puppy Junior Showmanship Conformation |
| Saturday, May 10 | |
| TBD | Parent Club Specialty |
| TBD | Bichon Frise Club of Greater Houston |