Regional Specialty · Reinholds, Pennsylvania
Irish Setter Club of Delaware Valley Regional Specialty 2026
October 24–25, 2026 — four Irish Setter specialty shows in two days at Shupp’s Grove Antique Park
Weekend at a glance
The Irish Setter Club of Delaware Valley and the Lower Susquehanna Irish Setter Club host four specialty shows in two days — Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 — at Shupp’s Grove Antique Park in Reinholds, Pennsylvania, under one combined premium booklet. ISCDV holds Saturday Show 1 and Sunday Show 2; Lower Susquehanna holds Saturday Show 2 and Sunday Show 1. Unbenched outdoors, 100-entry limit per show. NOHS at all four shows; the 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy attraction each day; Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes.
- Dates
- Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25, 2026
- Venue
- Shupp’s Grove Antique Park
- Host clubs
- Irish Setter Club of Delaware Valley (Sat 1, Sun 2)
- Format
- Regional specialty weekend
- Entries
- Registration open
Click here to enter → - Premium list
- 2026 combined premium list (PDF) — via Rau Dog Shows Verified 2026
More about this show
Verified 2026 Registration open · Dates, venue, fees & closing verified via Rau · Show secretaries J. Michael Fresconi / Patricia Elliott, c/o Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., P.O. Box 6898, Reading, PA 19610 · Sat BPUP #2026286402 · Sat 2 #2026159301 (LSISC) · Sun 1 #2026159302 (LSISC) · Sun BPUP #2026159303 · Sun 2 #2026286403 (ISCDV)
- Dates
- Four shows — two days — two clubs
- Venue
- 607 Willow Street, Reinholds, PA 17569
Show hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · unbenched outdoors - Host clubs
- Lower Susquehanna Irish Setter Club (Sat 2, Sun 1)
- Format
- NOHS all shows · 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy each day · Sweepstakes · Junior Showmanship
- Entries
- Closes Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:00 noon ET (or when limits are reached)
Superintendent: Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. · AKC events: Sat 1 #2026286401 (ISCDV)
Enter the show
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. — entries via Rau's online entry system
- Closing
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:00 noon ET
- Each entry (unless specified)
- $38.00
- Puppy classes (6–9, 9–12 mos.)
- $34.00
- Bred-by-Exhibitor, puppy or adult
- $34.00
- Junior Showmanship
- $25.00
- Sweepstakes
- $20.00
- 4–6 Month Puppy
- $28.00
The days
Four shows in two days under one combined premium.
| Day | What’s on |
|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | Show 1 (ISCDV) — conformation, Junior Showmanship, Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes, 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy, NOHS · Show 2 (Lower Susquehanna) — conformation, Junior Showmanship, NOHS |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Show 1 (Lower Susquehanna) — conformation, Junior Showmanship, Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes, 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy, NOHS · Show 2 (ISCDV) — conformation, Junior Showmanship, NOHS |
Each show is limited to 100 entries. Verified 2026
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The verified judging slate for the 2026 specialty weekend. Verified 2026
Saturday Show 1 (ISCDV) — regular/non-regular, Juniors
- Mr. Ronald Perry
Saturday Show 1 (ISCDV) — sweepstakes
- Linda Acquarella
Saturday Show 2 (LSISC) — Junior Showmanship
- J. L. Gohde Judge change
Saturday Show 2 (LSISC) — Irish Setter breed
- J. Naimo Judge change
Sunday Show 1 (LSISC) — regular/non-regular, Juniors
- Libby Naimo
Sunday Show 1 (LSISC) — sweepstakes
- Andrew Einer-Peterson
Sunday Show 2 (ISCDV) — regular/non-regular, Juniors
- Nena Dee
4–6 Month Beginner Puppy
- Saturday: Ronald Perry (ISCDV) · Sunday: Libby Naimo (LSISC)
Saturday Show 2 judging changed per the Lower Susquehanna judge-change notice: Junior Showmanship and the Irish Setter breed assignment moved from Mr. D. D. Seymour to J. L. Gohde and J. Naimo respectively. Verified 2026
Juniors
Junior Showmanship at all four shows. Verified 2026
- Junior Showmanship
- Offered at all four shows — $25.00 entry
Sat 1 (ISCDV): Mr. Ronald Perry · Sat 2 (LSISC): J. L. Gohde (judge change)
Sun 1 (LSISC): Libby Naimo · Sun 2 (ISCDV): Nena Dee
AKC Junior Handler numbers are required on the entry; competition must exist for Best Junior Handler.
Specialties & supported entries
Two clubs, four shows, one combined premium. Verified 2026
- Saturday Show 1 — ISCDV (AKC #2026286401)
- Conformation & Juniors: Mr. Ronald Perry · Sweepstakes: Linda Acquarella · NOHS
- Saturday Show 2 — Lower Susquehanna (AKC #2026159301)
- Juniors: J. L. Gohde · Breed: J. Naimo (judge changes) · NOHS
- Sunday Show 1 — Lower Susquehanna (AKC #2026159302)
- Conformation & Juniors: Libby Naimo · Sweepstakes: Andrew Einer-Peterson · NOHS
- Sunday Show 2 — ISCDV (AKC #2026286403)
- Conformation & Juniors: Nena Dee · NOHS
Breed: Irish Setter (Sporting Group). Verified 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
- Friday–Sunday parking
- $5.00 per day, regardless of vehicle type
- Early arrival
- Anyone parking on the show grounds before 7:00 AM Friday, October 23 pays $20.00 to the grounds owner
- Motorhomes & trailers
- Must park on blacktop/gravel areas
- Cars & vans
- Exhibitor parking ringside
On site
Show photographer: Lisa Moreau, BIS Advertising & Photography. Veterinarian on call both days: PETS Emergency Treatment Services, 930 N Queen Street, Lancaster, PA — (717) 295-7387. Ring stewards provided by the Mid-Atlantic Stewards Association.
Documents
Official documents for the specialty weekend. Verified 2026
Sources
- OfficialRau Dog Shows 2026 combined premium list (PDF) — dates, venue, entry fees, judges, closing October 7, 2026 noon ET
- OfficialLower Susquehanna judge-change notice — Saturday October 24 judging changes
- OfficialAKC National Specialties inventory (apps.akc.org) — dates and city cross-check