2023 Regional Specialty, June 2nd-3rd, Concord NC
2023 Southern Splash Water Trial, July 15th-16th, Raleigh NC
2023 Blue Ridge Splash Water Trial, September 23rd-24th, Observation Knob Park near Kingsport TN
2023 The Jamboree, October 18th-23rd, High Falls Park in Seneca SC
2023 Regional Specialty June 3rd Concord NC
Our first event of 2023 is the Regional Specialty on June 3rd. 2023. It is being held in Concord, NC in conjunction with the Carolina Working Group’s Victory Lane Classic.
This year’s event is bound to be a resounding success just like last year’s event. Same as last year there will be majors each day of the trial. We are offering an Owner Handler Workshop and Get Together on Friday Night June 2nd. 2023. The Specialty Trial is on Saturday (Times are TBD) as well as a Movers and Shakers Social on Saturday Night.
Please contact Chair: Toni McHugh for more information tonimchugh@msn.com
Southern Splash Water Trial 2023 edition. July 15th-16th at Lake Montague Raleigh NC
The First Water Trial to be offered is our long-running and ever-popular Southern Splash Water Trial on Lake Montague, in Raleigh, NC on July 15th and 16th with a practice day on Friday, July 14th.
- Two Days of Water Trials + Friday Practice
- The Beloved Senior Challenge (10yr+)
- A Saturday Awards Dinner
- Auction and Raffle
- Photographer
- Vendors
- The Popular Quack N’ Fetch!
Contact Secretary Beth Dixon for more information: bethdixon2141@gmail.com
Blue Ridge Splash Water Trial September 23rd-24th 2023
Observation Knob Park near Kingsport TN
Movers and Shakers is co-hosting with the DelMarVa PWD Club. This will be a preview of the 2024 National Specialty Water Trial
- Two Days of Water Trial
- Practice Friday September 22nd.
- The Beloved Senior Challenge (10yr+)
- Saturday Awards Dinner
- Auction and Raffle
- The Popular Quack N’ Fetch!
Water Trial Site: Observation Knob Park. 553 Knob Park Road. Bristol, Tennessee 37620. Hotels are located in Kingsport, TN
Camping at Observation Knob with 175 spots. Please call 423-878-1881.
Host hotel
MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center: 1901 Meadowview Pkwy , Kingsport, Tennessee 37660 . MeadowView will be the host hotel in 202. MeadowView has dry lot camping available at no cost. Call Nancy Nelson for information. 828-707-6803
· MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center for $139 USD per night plus $50 one time dog fee up to 4 dogs Book your group rate for Movers and Shakers Portuguese Water Dog |
Contact Chair Kent Nelson for more information: diamondlake@mich.com
The Jamboree, at High Falls Park in Seneca, SC
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18th through MONDAY OCTOBER 23rd.
The Third Water Trial is part of that East Coast Favorite with our co-hosts the United States Sunshine PWD Club (USSPWD)
- Four Days of Water Trials
- Wednesday October 18 (Set-Up -Water Site, Play Area, ACT (Agility) Area, Welcome Bags etc)
- Thursday October 19 – Practice Day
- Friday – M&S Water Trial
- Saturday – USSPWD Water Trial
- Sunday – M&S Water Trial
- Monday – USSPWD Water Trial
- Seminars
- Titling events such as Scent Work, CGC(a), Rally, ACTL-2, TDI, and Fast Cat
- Awards Banquet
- Auction and Raffle
- And other fun activities for you and your dog
Contact co-chairs of Jamboree, Judy Leather tjleatherk9@gmail.com or Maggie Martin m2martindmd@aol.com for more information
PET-FRIENDLY ACCOMODATIONS – PWD
JAMBOREE 2023
The Comfort Inn & Suites – Clemson, 1305 Tiger Blvd, Clemson – 15 miles from site
SPECIAL DEAL: $89 + taxes per night plus a one-time pet fee of $25
CALL HOTEL: 1-864-653-3600 USE CODE: PWD JAMBOREE/Portuguese Water Dog
Rooms available at special rate: Wednesday October 18 to Monday October 23
OTHER OPTIONS:
The Quality Inn: 226 HiTech Road, Seneca – 13 miles from site
For Reservations: call 864-888-8300
Days Inn:
11015 N. Radio Station Road, Seneca – 13 miles from site
For Reservations: call 864-885-0710
RV RESERVATIONS:
To RENT an RV: RVSHARE.COM
RV/Camp Sites -High Falls County Park – site of the Jamboree
91 Sites – 2or 30 amp service (some 50 amp sites), water – dump station
South Cove County Park – 12 miles from site of the Jamboree
1099 South Cove Road, Seneca
86 Sites – 20,30 and 50 amp service and water – dump station
TO RESERVE either of above: call
Reserve America at 1-855-622-6727 or go to reserveamerica.com
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RV PARK
for Larger Rigs: Crooked
Creek RV PARK – 777 Arvee Lane, West Union,SC
Call: 1-864-882-5040; crookedcreekrvpark.godaddysites.com