Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club, Inc.

10/12/2021

As we gear up for our shows, we would just like to let our exhibitors know that we are ENCOURAGING masks, use of hand sanitizer, and best health practices for the benefit of all.

We are looking forward to having a safe and healthy show!!

28/10/2021

Our premium list is posted!

🌟 Entries OPEN November 2nd, and CLOSE December 1st 🌟

18/10/2021

⭐️ We are so excited for our shows, occurring December 15-19 in Allentown, PA ⭐️

Entries will be limited to 1200 on Wednesday and Thursday, and 1500 on Friday-Sunday

Our amazing panel is currently posted on the AKC website! Premium list will be posted on Rau on November 2nd.

IF ORLANDO IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU, YOU ARE GOOD FOR US!

27/05/2021

🌟 Mark your calendars! We are so excited to announce that the Star of Bethlehem Cluster will be back in Allentown, PA on December 15-19, 2021!! We are looking forward to 5 days of great shows. 🌟

Please feel free to share and spread the good news! We can't wait to see you in December!

24/11/2020

Hello to all our loyal exhibitors,

Today we received notice that because of new COVID19 restrictions which go into effect in Pennsylvania on November 25, 2020, the management of the Morgantown Center informed us that our venue is no longer available. With an occupancy of 5% for the building, there was no way to have our shows. It has been a long and winding road getting to this here. The virus simply out ran us to the finishing line.

Be assured that your entry fees will be returned to you in full. Rau Dog Shows will be processing those returns in a timely manor.

Thank you for staying with us on this journey. We are honored and grateful that you did.

We cannot tell you how hard we tried. COVID 19 has no respect for what we want.

With greatest apologies and the hope that you will be with us in 2021. be well and stay safe,

Elaine Lessig, DWGKC
Deidre Rahn, LVKC

20/11/2020

PA requires all travelers coming from out of state to obtain a negative COVID test 72 hours prior their arrival. Below are a few testing sites near Morgantown PA, if you are having trouble finding testing near your home

https://www.towerhealth.org/locations/tower-health-urgent-care-ligget-ave

There is also a CVS in both Thorndale PA and Pottstown PA that offer COVID-19 testing.

COVID-19 testing site, please call for assistance before seeking care. Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

19/11/2020

The Star of Bethlehem Cluster is STILL ON!

Entries close Wednesday, November 25th 🌟

18/11/2020

Update from the Star of Bethlehem Cluster

The Pennsylvania Health Secretary issued an order today updating travel and mask mandates for the state. The new rules that may apply to exhibitors, effective 11/20/20, are as follows:

1) Masks - must be worn indoors, regardless of whether you can maintain social distancing of 6 feet. Masks must be worn outdoors, when the recommended social distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained.
*This requirement is already addressed by our best practices policy which can be located in our premium list.

2) Travel – anyone entering from another state must have a negative COVID test within 72 hours prior to entry or quarantine for 14 days.
*This is a state mandate and any efforts to enforce the testing mandate will be enforced by the State of Pennsylvania, not the officers and/or chairpersons of the individual shows. We advise individuals that carrying proof of your test results is the easiest way to avoid issues if you are confronted by officials from the state.

11/11/2020

🌟Only 2 weeks until entries close for the STAR OF BETHLEHEM CLUSTER in Morgantown, PA!!

🌟If you want to enter all 5 days, you still can, but the shows are pretty full over the weekend... there is a bit more space on Wednesday and Thursday. Entries close on 11/25 at noon EST via Jim Rau Dog Shows.

🌟Check out our star studded panel!!! The Holiday Inn Hotel is dog friendly and attached to the show site

06/11/2020

We are still open for entries all FIVE days!!

The weekend is quickly filling up... get your entries in today! If Orlando is not good for you, we are!

Looking forward to a safe and exciting show in December ❄️

29/10/2020

We understand that there have been some issues with Rau. The issue has been fixed and the website should be up and running. We apologize for any inconvenience!

28/10/2020

If Orlando is not good for you, we are!

Entries open TOMORROW at 10am!!!

Please review our premium list for full COVID restrictions. We hope to see you in December!

26/10/2020

Our premium list is now posted!! Entries open Oct 29 at 10am!

https://www.raudogshows.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Star-of-Bethlehem-2020-PL-3.pdf

23/10/2020

The Morgantown Center has a Holiday Inn attached, which is part of the show site. All hotel rules WILL BE ENFORCED STRICTLY.

HOLIDAY INN RESERVATION INFORMATION

Guests will need to select the dates of their stay, at which point the group code will auto populate and the discounted rate will appear for them to book. The special rate of $93 per night includes a Grab and Go breakfast. The code word DOG will appear once the eligible dates are selected for a reservation.

https://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=HI&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=mgnpa&_PMID=99801505&GPC=DOG&cn=no&viewfullsite=true

Holiday Inn® Hotels Official Website. Book family friendly hotels where kids stay and eat free! Book online for the best rates.

12/10/2020

The DWGKC has worked tirelessly to find a way to hold our shows, and we are excited to be able to do so this December. Of course, there will be some COVID restrictions this year.

There will be NO indoor grooming or crating, and therefore dogs cannot be left in the building overnight. We will allow temporary ringside crating while your breed is being shown, but these crates must be removed when your breed is finished.

Given that, we are gauging interest on outdoor power. Premium parking, plus one plug, would be $50/day (box trucks/vans/cars only, no RVs). Premium parking only, with no power, would be $10/day. If this is something you would be interested in, please comment below and let us know!!

We’d also love to hear your fun and creative ideas for grooming outdoors! ❄️

07/10/2020

Please join the Winter Blast Cluster and the Star of Bethlehem Cluster this December for a total of 10 shows in 12 days!!

See you all in December!! ❄️

06/10/2020

Big News from the Star of Bethlehem Cluster!

The Star of Bethlehem Cluster has added a 4th & 5th day to their circuit held in December. Elaine Lessig, president of Delaware Water Gap KC, said, “WE WILL BE HAVING A THIRD SHOW BEGINNING in 2020 and onto perpetuity. Now, the celebration and hard work begins! This is the PLANNED schedule for 2020, pending COVID-19 issues.”

Wednesday – 12/9/2020 – Delaware Water Gap KC – Entry Limit 1500
Thursday – 12/10/2020 – Lehigh Valley KC – Entry Limit 1500
Friday – 12/11/2020 – Delaware Water Gap KC – Entry Limit 1500
Saturday – 12/12/2020 – Delaware Water Gap KC – Entry Limit 1500
Sunday – 12/13/2020 – Delaware Water Gap KC – Entry Limit 1500

This cluster has become a favorite of exhibitors looking for an alternative to traveling to Orlando for the AKC National Championship. It has grown dramatically since its inception thanks to the club members whose tireless work has made for a fun, exhibitor-friendly cluster featuring some of the best judges our sport has to offer.

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05/10/2020

We are so excited to share our NEW LOCATION for this year in Morgantown, PA! Check it out in the link below!

This beautiful site will allow us more space to ensure we have a safe show that adheres to social distancing guidelines. Our entry limit will be 1500 dogs/day.

Looking forward to seeing you all in December!

http://morgantowncenter.com/space-available

13/06/2020

‼️CALLING ALL SPECIALTY CLUBS‼️

The DWGKC is continuing to welcome specialties that have been cancelled so far this year. Our shows are part of a 5 day cluster in Allentown, PA in December.

Please remember that the AKC has implemented new rules and regulations for clubs to increase the possibility of rescheduling, including the late fee for applications being waived, and allowing clubs to hold their shows at an increased distance from their territory.

If your club’s host show has been cancelled, and you would like to reschedule with us, please private message this page!

Thank you and stay safe!!

06/06/2020

In these trying times caused by COVID-19, we are so excited to share some positive news!!

Our cluster will now be extended to FIVE DAYS!

The current planned schedule, pending COVID-19 issues will be the following:

Wednesday, Dec 9 (DWGKC)
Thursday, Dec 10 (LVKC)
Friday, Dec 11 (DWGKC)
Saturday, Dec 12 (LVKC)
Sun, Dec 13 (DWGKC)

All shows will be limited to 1500 entries. We are looking forward to a fun, and most importantly, safe weekend!

‼️ We are still welcoming specialty clubs to hold their shows with us. If this is something your club is interested in, or if you have additional questions regarding modified rules and regulations for clubs, please private message this page! ‼️

03/03/2020

Our fabulous judging panels for Friday and Sunday can now be found on the AKC website! (Links below)

This year, our shows will be held on December 11 and 13, 2020. We are looking forward to another wonderful weekend with our exhibitors.

We are still welcoming specialties and supported entries to be held at our show! If your club is interested, you can send a message here through Facebook, or email Cindy Antinello directly at [email protected].

Friday: https://www.apps.akc.org//apps/events/search/index_results.cfm?action=plan&event_number=2020095901&_ga=2.114807042.441072481.1583272076-145067814.1582729085

Sunday: https://www.apps.akc.org//apps/events/search/index_results.cfm?action=plan&event_number=2020095902&_ga=2.155177533.441072481.1583272076-145067814.1582729085

13/12/2019

Congrats to Molli Jason, the winner of our $25 shopping spree at the Farmer’s Market!! Happy spending! 🚜💰

12/12/2019

As of 11:59 pm last night, we had a 4 way tie for our contest!! We will put these names in a hat and choose one for our grand prize winner. The names in the hat will be:

Molli Jason
Melissa Hungerford
Marlene Ness
Jennifer Carpenter

Winner will be announced tomorrow!!

05/12/2019

Judging programs are up!!

http://www.raudogshows.com/judging-programs/

November Show Date Show Location November 29 Chesapeake Kennel Club of Maryland – Friday West Friendship, MD November 30 Chesapeake Kennel Club of Maryland – Saturday West Friendship, MD November 30 Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac West Friendship, MD December Show Date Show Location Decem...

04/12/2019

❗️CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT❗️

Comment YOUR fan favorite at the Allentown Farmers Market, and tell us why it’s the best!! The post with the most likes will receive a $25 shopping spree at the Farmers Market, courtesy of the DWGKC. Contest ends the night of Wednesday, December 11 at 11:59 pm.

Share with your friends and family to win!!

02/12/2019

Friday counts have been edited! Be sure to recheck the Rau preliminary numbers. Thank you for a great response to our safe and comfortable show site AND our star studded panels!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

29/11/2019

Entries are in, and we are so thankful for all who entered!! Looking forward to a great show. Preliminary counts can be found here:

http://www.raudogshows.com/preliminary-counts/

Please remember these are just PRELIMINARY COUNTS. Final proofed counts will be posted in the Judging Program. December Show Date Show Location December 4 South Jersey Kennel Club – Wednesday Oaks, PA December 5 South Jersey Kennel Club – Thursday Oaks, PA December 6 Huntingdon Valley Kennel Clu...

25/11/2019

‼️ Only 2 days left to get your entries in ‼️

Also please don’t forget that we will be holding a tribute, “Tip Your Cap”, to Marie Somershoe following Best in Show on Friday. All are welcome!

There will be caps for sale all weekend to benefit ⚜️Take the Lead⚜️. Honor Marie by wearing these specially designed caps and provide assistance for members of our dog community

Our shows on December 13 and 15 are dedicated to our friend, club member, and a remarkable dog woman. There was only one Marie... she was truly a BEST AT SHOWS ❤️

24/11/2019

We are sharing the information of this event occurring while the dog shows are there on December 4-8, 2019. Please be assured that our site at Agricultural Hall at the Allentown Fairgrounds is ours exclusively during our shows on December 13-15, 2019. We are the ONLY event at our site.

We are prepared to welcome our exhibitors in a safe, comfortable show site.

Entries close at noon this Wednesday November 27, 2019.

See you at Ag Hall!!!!

Delaware Water Gap K. C.
Lehigh Valley Kennel K. C.🐕🐩🐕🐩🐕🐩🐕🐩🐕🐩

22/11/2019

⏰ Get your entries in!! SIX days left to enter!! ⏰