2021 National Specialty
45th Annual BFCA National Specialty and
Concurrent Parent Club Specialty
The 45th Annual BFCA National Specialty will be held Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the Alliant Center, Madison, Wisconsin. The National Specialty will be for Sweepstakes and Conformation only.
On Friday, November 19, 2021, we will hold a Concurrent BFCA Parent Club Specialty, Conformation only.
These shows are being held in conjunction with the Renaissance Cluster, at the Alliant Center in Madison, WI.
Judges for the National Specialty are: Sweeps – to be announced; Conformation – Rick Day.
The judge for the Parent Club Specialty (which is Conformation only) will be Ms. Ann Catterson.
In addition to the above 2 BFCA Specialty shows, the Houston Bichon Frise Club is working to acquire AKC approval to hold their Specialty on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the Alliant Center in Madison, WI.
As our Specialty shows will be held in conjunction with the Renaissance Cluster, exhibitors will also have the opportunity to show in the Cluster’s 4 all-breed shows to be held Thursday – Sunday, November 18 – 21, 2021.
At this time spectators are allowed. Per the Weather Channel and the Cluster Chair, the average temperature in November is a daily high of 46 degrees Farenheit, with a rare chance of snowfall.
Show Hotels
There are other events in Madison that weekend, so all the hotels will probably sell out early. Therefore, RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE MADE EARLY TO BE SURE TO GET THE GROUP ROOM RATE.
The four hotels listed are located within 0.2 miles from the event, and all allow dogs.
**Please note, it is vital that we keep the properties clean so we are welcome for years to come, and bathing of dogs in the rooms is strictly prohibited… There will be bathing facilities at the show site.**
The Host hotel is The Sheraton,
706 John Nolen Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, Wi. 53713
Phone 608-251-2300,
The negotiated rate is $99+tax/night. This Group rate is only available until October 27th. To make a reservation, use the following link.
Sheraton Madison Dog Show 2021 Group Rate Link
Or call Nikki Krueger, Director of Sales, and mention you are with the “Dog Show.” She offered to handle the show’s reservations, and her direct line is 608-234-1023.
The Sheraton has a bar and restaurant and a Starbucks in the Lobby. There is free shuttle service to the Alliant Energy Center.
The Comfort Inn Madison,
722 John Nolen Drive, Madison, Wi. 53713
Phone: 608-255-7400
The negotiated rate is $79+tax/night. This group rate is only available until October 17th. To make a reservation, use the following link:
Comfort Inn Madison Reservations
If you call the hotel directly, please identify yourself as being with the “Dog Show”.
Home2Suites by Hilton
2153 Rimrock Road, Madison, Wi. 53713
Phone: 608-949-9650
The negotiated rate is $84+tax/night. This group rate is only available until October 18th. To make a reservation, please use the following link:
Home2Suites Madison Reservations
Or call 608-949-9650 and mention you are with the “Dog Show.”
Holiday Inn Express Madison
610 John Nolen Drive, Madison Wi. 53713
Phone: 608-709-5050
The negotiated rate is $99+tax/night. This group rate is only available until October 17th. To make a reservation, please use the following link:
Holiday Inn Express Madison Reservations
Or call 608.709.5050 and identify yourself as being with the “Dog Show” group.
We hope to see you there for 5 days of shows!!
Cyndie Adams
BFCA Show Chair.