Our show is the Gulf Coast Classic Dog Show.
Our shows are held in Mobile, Alabama, AKC Show Calendar Week 36.
The 2022 year was my first as Show Chair. I’ve learned a lot and I’m going to implement those ideas and lessons for 2023—our 100th Anniversary Show!
We were formed in 1921. Our anniversary was in 2021. I know that at one time MKC was a vibrant club, but over the years there were a few “bumps in the road,” so to say. But we are getting back on our feet and we just had the best entry we’ve had in seven years.
Parking is free. Grooming spaces are reserved for a fee and we have four outdoor, covered bathing stations. For hospitality, one of our members is a part-time caterer. Vendor spaces are rented indoors (10×10, 10×20, and 10×30). Public education is still in the planning phase.
We offer NOHS, Jr. Showmanship, 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy (next year), BBE, and a Toy Breeds Specialty. And we are working on three more and IABCA shows.
The Show Chair decides, hires, and assigns judges.
Our stewards are from United Dog Show Stewards.
No, not yet.
Our shows are promoted through TV, print, and social media.
Due to an unexpected (but welcome) 1,200 entry rise from last year, I had to hire three judges two weeks before the show for overloads and I had to replace two judges who retired a month before the premium list came out.
The 2022 year was my first as Show Chair. I’ve learned a lot and I’m going to implement those ideas and lessons for 2023—our 100th Anniversary Show!
In closing, I must thank my Committee Chairs and those who really helped to make ours a very successful show.
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