The Afghan Hound Club of America, Inc.
Proudly Presents
The 89th National Specialty Show
Tuesday, October 20th 2026 - Friday, October 23rd 2026
Wilmington, OH
Roberts Centre
Rachel A. Howard, Show Chairperson
MAC Dog Shows, Show Secretary
330-518-9920
Live Video Streaming, DVD & Blu-Ray
Judges
Regular and Non-Regular Classes and Best of Breed
Michael Canalizo
Sweepstakes Classes (All), Triathlon
Laura Mauldin
Lure Coursing
TBD
Agility
David Mancino
Obedience & Rally
Patricia Strong
Junior Showmanship Classes
Michael Canalizo
Committee Chairpersons
Show Chairperson
Rachel A. Howard
Agility Chairperson
Beth Erisman-Thomas
Obedience & Rally Chairperson
Beth Erisman-Thomas
Triathlon Chairperson
Beth Erisman-Thomas
Performance Events Chairperson
Eddie Kominek
Show Secretary
MAC Dog Shows
Companion Events Secretary
Mary Mignogna, MAC Dog Shows
Performance Events Secretary
Selma Kominek
Announcer
H. Russell Hastings
Art Auction
Chad Alexander, Christopher Belt
Auctioneer
Jason Taylor
Awards Chairperson
Rachel A. Howard
Awards Dinner
James Donahue
Award Dinner Master of Ceremonies
Jason Taylor
Breed Education/Seminar
Beth Erisman-Thomas
Catalog Advertising
Travis D. Howard
Catalog Sales
TBD
Chief Ring Steward
H. Russell Hastings
Club & Show Sales/Merchandise
TBD
Communications
Erica Jantos
Companion Events Volunteer Coordinator
Beth Erisman-Thomas
Decorations
Katurah Hall
Dog Bathing
Susan Weatherhead
Emergency Response Coordinator
Travis D. Howard
Event Reservations
AHCA Store
Exhibitor Hospitality
Katurah Hall, Darla Miller
Fund Raising/Trophy Donation
Barbara A. Hastings
Grounds
AHCA Members
Judges Education Seminar
James Donahue
Judges' Hospitality
H. Russell Hastings, Barbara A. Hastings
Juniors Seminar
Darla Miller
Live Streaming
Logo Design
Hillary Leben
National Anthem Flautist
James Donahue
On-Site Show Secretary
Mary Mignogna, MAC Dog Shows
Photographer
Ringside Hounds
Rescue Table
AHCA Rescue Committee
Reserved Grooming & Seating
Reservations - All Events
Ann Nicholson
RV Parking
Roberts Centre & Darla Miller
Trophy Artist
TBD
Trophy Chair
Barbara A. Hastings
Trophy Donations
TBD
Vendors & Vendor Reservations
TBD
Website
Eddie Kominek
Schedule
Click on individual events for detailed descriptions and more information.
Times are subject to change and are not final until the Judges' Programs are posted.
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Art Auction Gallery
Trophies
Online Payments & Donations
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Awards Banquet
$40/person c/o Barb Bornstein
Art Auction Dinner
$30/person
c/o Barb Bornstein
Breeders Symposium
$15/person
c/o Linda Jackson
Guest Names: 
Hotel & Reservations
Hotel & ReservationsHotel Reservations
Holiday Inn Wilmington
123 Gano Rd.
Wilmington, OH 45177
TO RESERVE A ROOM:
Call: 937-283-3200
Press option # 3
NOTE: If you don’t press 3, you’ll get sent to central reservations and won’t be able to access the room block
The Block Name is Afghan Hound Club of America
Rate: $159.00/night - CODE: H3A
Online Reservations
Evening Event Reservations can be made through the AHCA Store.
