As responsible owners, we believe in educating ourselves and the public about the Irish Wolfhound.  Every time an owner is in public with their dogs, they are approached by people who want to know more and meet the hounds. Below are examples of previous events we've participated in to help educate the public on the breed.  Upcoming events where you can meet hounds and talk to owners can be found here and by joining our Facebook group. "Irish Wolfhound Association of the Mid South (IWAC)".  You may also email us from the "Contact" button at the top far right.  We have ongoing events throughout the year. Plans and events change from year to year so check back for new opportunities to meet the hounds. 

St. Patrick's Day Parades and Irish Festivals

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Every March the entire southeast comes out for the "Wearin' o' the Green." Our Irish Wolfhounds are no different, and are an integral part of many of the community celebrations. Club members with their hounds have led the Raleigh Saint Patrick's Day Parade for over 15 years. In recent years we've begun participating in the Charlotte, NC, Charleston and Greenville, SC and Norfolk, VA and Savannah, GA parades as well. St. Patrick's Day Parades in region draw tens of thousands of people into their downtown areas. Irish Wolfhounds traditionally lead the parades and would guard the pipers from ambush or attack. We also participate in Celtic heritage festivals during the year in Norfolk and Richmond, Virginia, Greenville and Camden, South Carolina and Wake Forest, Raleigh and Asheville, North Carolina. Where we can we set up an educational meet-the-breed tent where hundreds of people stop by to meet and greet the hounds, ask questions, and pick up various literature on the breed.