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DCA 2027 - Conformation, Agility, Obedience & Rally, Fast CAT, Barn Hunt, Scent Work, Road Trial, Tracking, Health Clinics

10/30/2026

Link to specialty store logo items:
https://dalmatianclubofamerica.org/product-category/2027-national-specialty/2027-national-specialty-logo-items/
Thank you for your support.

10/28/2026

Hard to shop for Dal friends?
It’s Fall but not too early to think about holiday shopping needs. Maybe you have a friend that is hard to buy for, you just never know what to get them. How about a 2027 DCA National Specialty logo item or perhaps make a donation for them to have a golf cart at the show? Or what about sponsoring a trophy for that person, I’m sure they would appreciate that gift.

All these items are available at the National’s website:
https://dalmatianclubofamerica.org/2027-dca-national/

Please note that logo items for Christmas must be ordered by October 31.
Thank you

10/26/2026

LOGO ORDER REMINDER
If you want logo items before Christmas the deadline to place your order is October 31. Link to the 2027 National Specialty store for logo items:

https://dalmatianclubofamerica.org/product-category/2027-national-specialty/

Thank you.

10/19/2026

National’s golf cart opportunity, have you made your donation?
Support the DCA 2027 National Specialty and your donation may get you a free golf cart to use for the week. This is a value of over $400! Opportunities will be sold now through Dec 1, 2026. One lucky donor will be chosen Dec 2.

$25 for one opportunity $100 for five opportunities.

Link for your donation: https://dalmatianclubofamerica.org/product-category/2027-national-specialty/2027-national-specialty-fundraising/

By renting a golf cart, you agree to be responsible for damages and not to take the carts off the fairground property.

10/14/2026

Have you had a chance yet to do the following?

• Order your 2027 logo items? Please note: If you want items before Christmas the deadline to place your order is October 31. The deadline for later shipping and pickup at the show is March 17, 2027.
• Make your hotel reservations?
• Sponsor a 2027 National Specialty trophy?

Find information for all the above at: https://dalmatianclubofamerica.org/2027-dca-national/

Thank you.

10/11/2026

Hello Dalmatian Lovers!

The "Indiana Adventure," also known as the DCA National Specialty starts on
May 14 in Danville, IN. That sounds like a long ways away, but you know how
time flies, right?!

The schedule is full of competition events that showcase the versatility of
our beloved Dalmatians, to include Conformation, Agility, Obedience, Rally,
Road Trial, Tracking, Barn Hunt, Scent Work, and FAST CAT.

We will be offering beautiful trophies & gorgeous rosettes that competitors
love to receive, but we need your help in support of providing all these
awards. The DCA website now shows all 2027 trophies that are available for
sponsorship. With over 500 trophies that could be awarded, we really need
your sponsorship so that we can continue to include these events for our
Dals.

Trophies can be sponsored by any Dalmatian enthusiast and especially
regional clubs. There is no limit on the number of trophies you can
sponsor, and sponsorships start at $30. We will acknowledge all trophy
sponsors in the show catalog.

Trophy sponsorships can be done online at the DCA website:
https://dalmatianclubofamerica.org/product-category/2027-national-specialty/specialty-trophy-sponsorship/

You can pay for trophies using a credit card or PayPal. If you want to pay
with a check, please contact me for directions.

Questions? Just email or text me. Thank you for your support!
Marsha Smith
DCA 2027 Trophy Chair
[email protected]
Phone: 425.985.4744

10/06/2026

Are you wondering what else there is to do in Indiana besides a great dog show in May of 2027?

Check out this regional guide for the show site area and sign up for their newsletter. There are dog-friendly restaurants with patios, interesting shops, a number of parks and a wide selection of restaurants within a short driving distance from the show site and hotels. As an example, I have been to Hummel Park in Plainfield, appr 10 miles south of Danville. It is a 200-acre park with lots of green space, walking trails and biking paths. The park is also adjacent to 2 or 3 other parks, including one that has a nice monument honoring first responders near a small pond with a very relaxing waterfall. Enjoy planning your trip.
https://www.visithendrickscounty.com/
Thank you.

10/06/2026

READY TO GET YOUR LOGO ON? Now available in the 2027 National Specialty store logo items are ready for your shopping experience. https://dalmatianclubofamerica.org/product-category/2027-national-specialty/

Please note: If you want items before Christmas the deadline to place your order is October 31. The deadline for later shipping and pickup at the show is March 17, 2027.
Thank you.

10/03/2026

As of 11 p.m. last night (EST), there were just 6 RV sites left for the 2027 DCA National Specialty. There are 30 large grooming/crating spaces available.

If you decide to cancel your RV reservation, please let us know as soon as possible. If all sites sell out, we can take a waiting list.

I will check to see how hotel reservations are going on Monday and let you know what that situation is.

Thank you all! Accommodations reservations seem to be moving along well, thank you for your patience!

10/01/2026

Okay everyone, now that the furor over accommodations has died down a bit, we would like you to know that we are every bit as enthusiastic about the 2027 DCA National Specialty Show as you are! Getting the RV and Hotel information together and out to the membership has been a challenge, but I think we have managed to provide enough to serve our exhibitors.

Things you may need to know:

The RV rentals have sold out, BUT they are taking a wait list and expect to be able to provide more rentals. There are about a dozen RV sites still available at this writing. If you have your own motorhome make those site reservations now, and if you are renting, make sure you have a site reserved, or check the RV sites on the Store before renting. We *might* be able to come up with additional RV sites if needed, but they may not be as nice as the ones we have offered. We will let you know if things change.

Hotels--MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS THROUGH THE DEDICATED LINKS which you can find in a post on this page. Read the paragraph at the top of the post! Do not call the hotel; the front desk staff don't know anything about the block reservations or the terms we have negotiated. You may be putting your reservation at risk.

Communication--you can always text or call Ginger or Kelly, though keep in mind that we do have a "rest of our life" like the rest of you, and are not waiting for your questions. If you message this page, we all see it and you have a better chance of having someone respond with a correct answer. Not sure of something? ASK US
(but maybe look at the posts, the maps, the schedule, and other information first?)

Grooming/Crating spots are available on the DCA National Specialty Store, don't forget to reserve your spot! They are going fast.

And please support the DCA National Specialty Show by donating for tickets for a chance to win the use of a golf cart for the duration of the show! $25 each or 5 for $100, you could ride in style! Available in the National Specialty Store on the DCA website.

Address

Hendricks County 4H Fairgrounds And Event Center, 1900 E Main Street
Gray Summit, MO
46122

Website

https://dalmatianclubofamerica.org/2026-dca-national/

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