BTCA 2026 NATIONAL SPECIALTY
CHESHIRE FAIRGROUNDS
247 Monadnock Hwy
Swanzey, NH 03446

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

May 29 through June 4, 2026

PREMIUMS ARE COMING SOON!!!

Specialty Chairs - Bobbi Hurst and Holly Woodward
Executive Assistants- Linda Parker, Mike Crowley, Patrick Glover
Treasurer- Mike Crowley
Steering Committee - Joan Esham, Marcie Geibel, Ann Steinbacher

Friday May 29

Board Meeting - Host Hotel Best Western Plus, Keene, NH
Earth Dog Practice - Gardner Fish & Gun Club, Gardner, MA (37 minutes from venue)

Saturday, May 30

Earthdog @ Gardner Fish and Gun Club, Gardner, MA
Fast CAT - Fairgrounds Central Grass Area

Sunday, May 31

Agility - Fairgrounds - Outdoor Horse Ring
Agility Glory Run - Outdoor Horse Ring
Fast CAT - Fairgrounds - Central Grass Area
NASDA - Fairgrounds - Monadnock Barn, Arena Building and Upper Field Areas

Monday, June 1

Fast CAT - Fairgrounds - Central Grass Area
Scent Work - Fairgrounds - Monadnock Barn and Arena Building
Health Clinics - Fairgrounds - Arena Building
Parade of Honor - Fairgrounds
Welcome Party - Fairgrounds

Tuesday, June 2

Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes - Fairgrounds Arena Building
Obedience & Rally (2 rings) - Fairgrounds Arena Building
Health Education Event - Fairgrounds Arena Building
AGM & Dinner - Host Hotel - Best Western Plus, Keene, NH

Wednesday, June 3

Junior Showmanship - Fairgrounds Arena Building
Conformation Day 1 - Fairgrounds Arena Building
Judges Education Seminar - Fairgrounds Arena Building
Close of Silent Auction - Fairgrounds Arena Building

Thursday, June 4

Conformation Day 2 Completion - Fairgrounds Arena Building
Awards Banquet & Live Auction - Host Hotel Best Western Plus, Keene, NH
Announcement: RV Reservation is up and running 
https://specialty.btcoa.org/rv-reservations/ 

Facebook Auction is up and running. Many thanks to Beth Jury!
Auction Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1679689085672763

Host Hotel, 3.2 miles from the venue
Best Western Plus
401 Winchester Street
Keene, NH 03431
Booking Link: Bestwestern.com
Other Hotels Link: specialty.btcoa.org/other-hotels/ 

RV Reservations: To have RV rentals delivered to the fairgrounds, please
visit https://www.northeastrv.com or call (603) 410-6440