Our show’s name is the Olympia Dog Fanciers Association.
Our show is held in Elma, Washington, at the Greys Harbor County Fairgrounds.
I have been the Show Chairman for more than 20 years.
Our show was founded by Florence Goldenberg in the early 1970s.
We have two grooming buildings, RV parking with electric hook-ups, and indoor space for vendors. The fairgrounds has a food concession on site for exhibitors.
We offer, along with Conformation judging, the National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) and Junior Showmanship.
Judging panels are selected from exhibitor recommendations, the show committee, and club members.
One of our biggest problems/challenges is economics. The rising costs of everything is really making it more difficult each year to put a show on.
Local stewards are hired by the Chief Ring Steward.
One of our biggest problems/challenges is economics. The rising costs of everything is really making it more difficult each year to put a show on. The cost of judges and the cost of the show grounds, plus all the other miscellaneous expenses, are on the rise. Also, because of the rising costs, it is difficult to bring in judges from outside the area who cannot judge two or more Groups.
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