2026 GCA EASTERN SPECIALTY
When: Friday, Friday, 3/6/2026
Where: NC State Fairgrounds / Raleigh, NC
Closing date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Conformation judge: Douglas Broadfoot
Sweepstakes judge: Ruth Broadfoot
Juniors judge: Eileen Indorato
Superintendent: MB-F
This specialty is part of the Spring Tarheel Cluster (3/4-8/2026)
Where: NC State Fairgrounds / Raleigh, NC
5 DAYS -- 6 SHOWS -- 1 SITE
GCA Designated Speciaty & Concurrent Specialty on Friday!
Judges’ Education
GCA Banquet
AKC Canine Health Foundation presentation
Round table discussion with long-time breeders and judges
Dedicated ringside photographer
Two chances for RWD/RWB majors on Friday (concurrent specialty AND designated specialty)
AKC National Owner-Handled Series ~ Each Day
4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition ~ Each Day
AKC Miscellaneous & FSS Open Shows ~ Two Each Day
Best Junior Handler in Cluster Competition ~ Scholarships offered for Best Junior & Reserve Best Junior in Cluster
New Champion Rosettes Offered
FCAT on 3/7/2026 (contact Barbara Ohman, Show Secretary)
FCAT on 3/8/2026 (contact Debbie Hill, Show Secretary)
EVEN MORE!
Free ice cream each afternoon
Free breakfast donuts each morning
Snacks and waters ringside at the GCA specialty
Vendors—a good assortment of dog gear, collars, White Dog Bone, supplements, blade sharpening, a crate/trolley company, repro booth, etc.
B match on Sat 3/7
All-breed Pee Wee class on Sat 3/7
--- WHAT'S NEW ---
- Additional cluster details & events added
- Information about ringside mentoring added
- Request for greyhounds that can work for junior handlers
- Judge change for juniors to Eileen Indorato
- Banquet info added
Donate by check
Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with "2026 GCA Eastern trophy donation" in the note and mailed to Joan Malak, GCA Treasurer / 5602 Bacon Road / Petersburg, MI 49270
We hope you will all consider donating to this event and thank you in advance for your generosity.
Additional all-breed shows!
Cary Kennel Club - Wednesday, 3/4/2026
Judges:
- Breed judge - Mrs. Cindy Meyer
- Hound group judge - David Kirland
- BIS judge - Mrs. Kathleen J. Ferris
- NOHS Hound judge - Mr. John Constantine-Amodei
- NOHS BIS judge - Dr. Tracy Powell
Alamance Kennel Club - Thursday, 3/5/2026
Judges:
- Breed judge - Mrs. Rosalind Kramer
- Hound group judge - Mrs. Cindy Meyer
- BIS judge - Mrs. Cindy Vogels
- NOHS Hound judge - Dr. Tracy Powell
- NOHS BIS judge - Ms. Kathleen J. Ferris
Durham Kennel Club - Friday, 3/6/2026
Greyhound classes at this show are designated as a GCA Specialty (RWD/RWB can be awarded magors)
Judges:
- Breed judge - Mrs. Honey Anne Glendinning
- Hound group judge - Mr. Timothy S. Robbins
- BIS judge - Mrs. Honey Anne Glendinning
- NOHS Hound judge - Mr. Wood Wornall
- NOHS BIS judge - Joe Lobb
Raleigh Kennel Club - Saturday, 3/7/2026
Judges:
- Breed judge - Joe Lobb
- Hound group judge - Mrs. Cindy Vogels
- BIS judge - Mr. David Fitzpatrick
- NOHS Hound judge - Joe Lobb
- NOHS BIS judge - Ms. Lee Whittier
Fayetteville Kennel Club - Sunday, 3/8/2026
Judges:
- Breed judge - Mrs. Janet Lobb
- Hound group judge - Mrs. Janet Lobb
- BIS judge - Mr. Wood Wornall
- NOHS Hound judge - Ms. Lee Whittier
- NOHS BIS judge - Mr. David Fitzpatrick
Superintendent for all five shows: MB-F
Closing date for all shows in the cluster: 2/18/2026
Ringside Mentoring
There will be mentors available at the specialties
For more information contact Jen Stout
--- BANQUET ---
Price: $40
Time: After BIS judging, but everyone is welcome to come earlier
Where: In the hospitality/judges’ lunch room just past the superintendent’s office. (Ask at the catalog table if you need help.)
First, email Jen Stout with names for banquet reservations.
Then, pay for your reservations.
Details on buffet dinner and payment below.
DEADLINE FOR BANQUET RESERVATIONS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
--- BUFFET ITEMS ---
Choice of Proteins
• Roasted Chicken (gf) with pan gravy on the side
• Pulled Pork with Spicy Vinegar on the side (gf)
• Grilled Shrimp (gf) With Dill Pickle Aioli On the side (gf)
• BBQ Tempeh (gf/vegan)
Spinach and Baby Mustard Greens Salad with Cider Vinaigrette and
• Fresh Herbs
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• NC Apples
• Pecans (gf, vegan)
Field Peas (vegan, gf)
Macaroni and Cheese (vegetarian)
Cornbread
Banana Pudding
Iced Black Tea - Sweet and Unsweetened
Bottled water also available
BYO alcoholic beverages
--- PAYMENT ---
Email Jen Stout with names for banquet reservations
(Don't forget to also pay via PayPal or by mailing a check!)
Banquet reservations -- Pay Online
Note: Once you click on 'Pay Now' you'll be able to choose the number of dinner reservations
Banquet reservations -- Mail check
Or, checks may be made out to Greyhound Club of America with "2026 Eastern banquet reservations" in the note and mailed to:
Joan L Malak, GCA Treasurer
5602 Bacon Road
Petersburg, MI 49270