50th National Specialty Show Schedule of Events
Tentative 2026 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.
NOTES ABOUT GROOMING
- No equipment may be placed in the ballroom before grooming set-up opens.
- Any items in the ballroom before grooming set-up opens will be removed.
- Grooming set-up opens on Tuesday. Time is ~2PM, depending on grooming competition.
- The ballroom locks at 11PM nightly, opening at 6AM on show days.
LUNCH CONCESSIONS
*** Subject to cancellation based on demand. ***
Lunch concessions are available Wednesday – Saturday in the Lambert Room from 11AM – 1PM. Cash/card only.
| DATE/TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Sunday, May 10 | |
| Welcome Bag item drop-off deadline (items may be mailed in advance) | |
| General setup (contact us if you can volunteer) | |
| Monday, May 11 | |
|
10:00 AM – Noon |
Welcome Desk open |
|
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
Welcome Desk open |
|
TBD |
Lay plastic (contact: Matt Abbott) |
|
3:00 PM |
Vendor setup |
|
6:00 PM |
Welcome Night – No-host bar opens BFCA Vendors • Passports with Door Prizes • Trivia |
| Tuesday, May 12 | |
|
9:00 AM |
Just Groom a Bichon – Doors Open |
|
10:00 AM – Noon |
Just Groom a Bichon Grooming Competition |
|
Noon – 2:00 PM |
Welcome Desk Open |
|
~ 2:00 PM |
Grooming Opens (following competition; no early access) |
|
2:30 PM |
Board Meeting (Board members only) |
|
7:00 PM |
Top 20 (ticketed event) – No Host Bar opens at 6:30 PM (cocktails & light hors d’oeuvres after judging) Attire: black tie preferred |
| Wednesday, May 13 | |
|
by 10:00 AM |
Raffle & Auction Item Deadline (contact: Zandra Kern) Location: St. Charles; Health donations to St. Peters |
|
8:00 AM |
50th National Specialty Obedience |
|
8:30 AM |
50th National Specialty Rally |
|
9:30 AM |
Bichon Frise Club of Puget Sound Specialty |
|
5:00 PM |
Awards Banquet (ticketed event)
Raffle & Silent Auction during event • Live Auction follows (Attire: black tie referred) |
| Thursday, May 14 | |
|
9:00 AM |
BFCA Parent Club Specialty |
|
TBD |
BFCA Annual Meeting (members Only) Begins 2 hours after conclusion of Parent Club Specialty |
| Friday, May 15 | |
| 9:00 AM Grand Ballroom |
50th National Specialty
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| Saturday, May 16 | |
|
9:00 AM |
50th National Specialty
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