Irish Wolfhound Association of the Carolinas
N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Virginia, and W. Virginia
(Rescue support extends into Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi)
Upcoming Events
​Events are listed in sequence according to date.
Details and new events and will be added as they become available.
Come join in on the fun and the camaraderie! All are welcome!
EVENT: Savannah Irish Festival
DATE(s)/TIME: Saturday & Sunday, February 7 & 8, 2026
LOCATION: Alee Temple, 100 Eisenberg Dr., Savannah, GA
DETAILS: Irish music, vendors, dancers and of course, our own Irish Wolfhounds. Come visit us and learn all about the breed, and be sure to stop by our kissing booth!
(All club members and hounds are invited to participate!)
CONTACT: Caitlin Condon at thesavannahwolfhound@gmail.com
EVENT: Irish Fest Camden
DATE(s)/TIME: Saturday, March 7, 2026
LOCATION: Camden, SC
DETAILS: The Irish Fest Camden is loaded with authentic Irish experiences, one of the best being to meet and learn about our Irish Wolfhounds! Be sure to stop by and get a smooch at our kissing booth!
(All club members and hounds are invited to participate!)
CONTACT: Caitlin Condon at thesavannahwolfhound@gmail.com
EVENT: Irish Wolfhound Association of the Carolinas 2026 Specialty
DATE(s)/TIME: Sunday & Monday, March 8 & 9, 2026
LOCATION: Durham Kennel Club; 7318 Guess Road, Durham, NC
DETAILS: Sunday: Picnic & Performance events
Monday: Conformation Classes
Heart Testing will be offered on either Sun. or Mon. (TBD)
CONTACT: Angie Adams @ arwensmom0106@gmail.com
EVENT: Ghost Pirates Night for the Wolfhounds!
DATE(s)/TIME: Friday, March 13, 2026 ~ 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Enmarket Arena, Savannah, GA
DETAILS: Join in for an unforgettable night of hockey, community, and our giant dogs! IWAC and IWRMS are partnering with the Savannah Ghost Pirates to raise funds for Irish Wolfhound Rescue of the Mid-South (IWRMS). A portion of every ticket sold will go directly to IWRMS.
Event announcement can be viewed at: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Irishwolfhound2
CONTACT: Caitlin Condon at thesavannahwolfhound@gmail.com
EVENT: 2026 Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parades in the Southeast Region
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The following parades are being held on Saturday, March 14, 2026:
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LOCATION: Charlotte, NC
CONTACT: Rachelle Killman (Contact link available in pinned post on the IWAC FB page)
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LOCATION: Raleigh, NC
CONTACT: Angie Adams at arwensmom0106@gmail.com
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LOCATION: Greenville, SC
CONTACT: Lori Simonelli (Contact link available in pinned post on the IWAC FB page​)
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LOCATION: Norfolk, VA
CONTACT: Jess Harris (Contact link available in pinned post on the IWAC FB page​)
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LOCATION: Smithfield, VA
CONTACT: Terry Kenton Andrews (Contact link available in pinned post on the IWAC FB page​)
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The following parade is being held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026:
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LOCATION: Savannah, GA
CONTACT: Caitlin Condon at thesavannahwolfhound@gmail.com
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EVENT: Springtime in the Shire
DATE(s)/TIME: Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2026
LOCATION: Breezy Hill Meadoworks; 15981 Breezy Hill Lane, Smithfield, VA
DETAILS: IWAC members and their Irish Wolfhounds will join pirates, Vikings, mermaids and fairies at this 2nd annual event. Faire goers will try their hand at archery or sword fighting, shop with over 50 vendors, and most special of all, meet and learn about our majestic Irish Wolfhounds!
CONTACT: Angie Adams @ arwensmom0106@gmail.com
EVENT: Harvest Faire
DATE(s)/TIME: Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 5 & 6, 2026
LOCATION: Breezy Hill Meadoworks; 15981 Breezy Hill Lane, Smithfield, VA
DETAILS: IWAC members and their Irish Wolfhounds are invited to once again join pirates, Vikings, mermaids and fairies at this 29th annual fall event. Come join in on the fun and camaraderie and help to share the magic of the magnificent Irish Wolfhound!
CONTACT: Angie Adams @ arwensmom0106@gmail.com
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