48th National Specialty Show Schedule of Events
2024 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, April 30 | |
| 4:00 PM | Breeder’s Education – Kathie Vogel |
| 6:00 PM | Welcome Night (No Host Bar) |
| Wednesday, May 1 | |
| 9:00 AM | Seminar: Navigating the journey your Bichons take when you cannot care for them – Debra Hamilton |
| 10:00 AM | Seminar: Writing contracts that work (includes breeder/handler/lease) – Debra Hamilton |
| 11:00 AM | RV/Vehicle Fire Safety when Travelling – Proteng
Debra Hamilton and Proteng will be available after seminars for additional discussion |
| 1:30 PM | BFCA Annual Meeting (members only) – Local Club Roundtable immediately following |
| 5:30 PM | No Host Bar |
| 6:00 PM | BFCA Awards Banquet (semi-formal) |
| Thursday, May 2 | |
| 7:30 AM | Judges Education Seminar |
| 8:00 AM | Obedience and Rally |
| 10:00 AM | Puppy & Junior Sweepstakes |
| 12:30 PM | Bred By Exhibitor Special Attraction Parade of Titleholders & Champions Futurity Judges Education Hands-On (immediately following Futurity judging) |
| Friday, May 3 | |
| 10:00 AM | 4-6 month Puppy Junior Showmanship Conformation |
| Saturday, May 4 | |
| 8:00 AM | Parent Club Specialty |
| 12:00 PM | Bichon Frise Club of Northern California Specialty |