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
Required Reading
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Looking for a way to gather with your fellow IWAC club members and their hounds? Interested in joining in on Meet and Greets, where members provide the opportunity for people to meet an Irish Wolfhound and also provide information and education about their history, care, health, and life with Irish Wolfhounds? Wondering about upcoming parades or social gatherings? Check out this page for details on upcoming events, including Parades, Meet and Greets, Club Meetings, Irish Wolfhound Specialties and Competitions, Social Gatherings, and more.
Events are listed in sequence according to date. Details and new events will be added as they become available.
The event listings will provide: Name & Type of Event; Date, Time, & Location; Details and/or a link to the Event/Venue; and the Event Contact Person for questions & further information.
Please get in touch with the Event Contact if you plan to attend
Come join in on the fun and the camaraderie!
All are welcome!
EVENT: Wolfswood Ren Fair "Meet and Greet"
DATE(s)/TIME: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 ~ 2 PM - 7 PM
LOCATION: Wolfbane Performing Arts Center ~ 618 Country Club Road, Appomattox, VA
DETAILS: Visit ~ https://www.wolfbane.org/wolfswood-faire
CONTACT: Tiffanie Meehling @ tiph03@yahoo.com or Brandon Seier @ brandon_314@hotmail.com
EVENT: Meet the Hounds at Eagle Zen Winery "Meet and Greet"
DATE(s)/TIME: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 ~ Noon - 3 PM
LOCATION: Eagle Zen Winery ~ 954 Rosser Rd., Dillwyn, VA
DETAILS: Visit ~ https://www.eaglezenwinery.com/
CONTACT: Tiffanie Meehling @ tiph03@yahoo.com or Brandon Seier @ brandon_314@hotmail.com
EVENT: Harvest Faire "Meet and Greet"
DATE(s)/TIME: Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 5 & 6, 2026
LOCATION: Breezy Hill Meadoworks; 15981 Breezy Hill Lane, Smithfield, VA
DETAILS: Visit ~ https://harvestfaireva.org/
CONTACT: Jess Harris @ harrisjessicag@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE!
EVENT: Irish Wolfhound Association of the Carolinas ~ Annual Club Meeting
DATE(s)/TIME: Sunday, September 20, 2026 ~ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Durham Kennel Club; 7318 Guess Road, Durham, NC
SCHEDULE: To Be Announced
CONTACT: Angie Adams @ arwensmom0106@gmail.com
EVENT: AKC Scent Work Trial ~ Hosted by Irish Wolfhound Association of the Carolinas
DATE(s)/TIME: Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
LOCATION: Durham Kennel Club; 7318 Guess Road, Durham, NC
DETAILS: This event is open to All AKC Breeds & American Dogs and is "Detective Class" only. Go to "AKC Event Details" for specific information
CONTACT: Event Secretary; Emma Lambeth @ irishwolfhoundsecretary@gmail.com
EVENT: Tournament of the Castle Renaissance Faire "Meet and Greet"
DATE(s)/TIME: Sat. & Sun., Nov. 7 & 8, 2026; 10AM - 5PM
LOCATION: Bacon’s Castle, 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA
DETAILS: Visit ~ https://preservationvirginia.org/event/tournament-of-the-castle/
CONTACT: Jess Harris @ harrisjessicag@gmail.com
EVENT: Yule Festival "Meet and Greet"
DATE(s)/TIME: Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 12 & 13, 2026
LOCATION: Breezy Hill Meadoworks, 15981 Breezy Hill Lane, Smithfield, VA
DETAILS: Visit ~ https://www.savgr.org/yule-home/yule-home/
CONTACT: Jess Harris @ harrisjessicag@gmail.com