2026 National Specialty
&
Hunt Tests

Don’t Miss out!

This Nationals - Everything will be

Twice as good!

- 2026 Nationals at a glance -

EVENT SCHEDULE (Printable)

2026 NATIONAL CLOTHING FUNDRAISER - Coming soon!

PRINTABLE FORMS & FORM DEADLINES‍ ‍

WEDNESDAY

  • Health & Genetics Presentation: “Fertility Reproduction and the Future of the AWS” with Susan Patterson

  • H & G Sponsored Eye Clinic with Dr. Eric Miller

  • Pizza Party / Beverage & State Basket Auction

      AWSC
      New LOGO!! 

TWO Conformation Shows
TWO Obedience Trials
TWO Rally Trials
TWO Fetch Trials
TWO Hunt Tests
&
Roustabout

LOCATIONS

  • Hunt Tests
    (AKC Spaniel & AWSC)

  • Fetch Trials 1 & 2, CGC, & Trick Testing

  • Scheduled Hikes with Dubs

  • Dinner with Hunt Test Awards

  • Auction

  • Rock Scavenger Hunt

SATURDAY
THURSDAY

  • Judges Education Presentation

  • National Specialty Number 1

  • National Specialty Number 2

  • Annual Meeting, Awards Banquet, Raffle,

  • Photo Contest

  • Rock Scavenger Hunt

FRIDAY

  • Roustabout

* * * SOMETHING NEW * * *

Rock'en Scavenger Hunt
Saturday Dance
Fetch Trials

* * *The Bags are - Back* * *

Dog Derby

                 & Dog hikes Too!!!

  • Bag tournament - Details to be announced

  • Dog Derby - details to be announced

  • Dog Hikes - details to be announced.

The online store to purchase shirts for the 2026 National Specialty & Hunt Test will be open soon.
There will be options for different styles of t-shirts and sweatshirts in a variety of colors.

  • WEDNESDAY Events

    • Breeders Round Table: Cherry Valley Hotel

    • Registration, Welcome Bags & Pizza Party:

    • Beverage & State Auction & Health & Genetics Seminar:

  • THURSDAY Events

  • Cherry Valley Hotel‍ ‍(SHOW AND HOST HOTEL)
    2299 Cherry Valley Rd. SE
    Newark, OH (740) 788-1200

    • All rooms are double or single king beds.  The AWSC rate is $129/night with a one time $50 pet fee. 

    • Don’t forget to mention the American Water Spaniel Club when you book your room.

    • Room Reservations Will Open 1/1/26

    • We will have events at the Host Hotel Wednesday and Thursday as well as Friday evening.  

    • Room rates (pre-tax)

      • Wednesday 8/13 - Thursday 8/14
        Rooms: $130 

      • Friday 8/15 - Saturday 8/16
        Rooms: $150 

  • Camping - Details to be announced

LODGING

Thank You

                       Sponsors!!  

Your generosity towards making this year’s 2026 Nationals a hug success is
Greatly Appreciated!

  • Hunt Tests
    (AKC Spaniel & AWSC)

  • Junior Handler & Natural Abilities Test

  • BBQ with fun & Games. with Hunt Test Awards’

  • Bags tournament

  • Scheduled Hikes with Dubs

  • Dance under the stars

  • Rock Scavenger Hunt

2026 National T-Shirt

SUNDAY