Irish Wolfhound Association of the Carolinas
N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Virginia, and W. Virginia
(Rescue support extends into Georgia and Florida)
Upcoming Events
Required Reading
Please click on the image & carefully read the Required Guidelines when participating in an Irish Wolfhound Association of the Carolinas event.
Looking for a way to gather with your fellow IWAC club members and their hounds? Interested in joining in on Meet the Hounds events, where members provide the opportunity for people to meet an Irish Wolfhound and learn 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 the Hounds events, 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 Event Contact Person for questions & further information.
** Please get in touch with the Event Contact person if you plan to attend **
Come join in on the fun and the camaraderie!
All are welcome!
EVENT: Harvest Faire "Meet the Hounds"
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: Member Meeting; Lunch; Senior Hound Health & Wellness Presentation;
and Group "Fit Dog" walk.
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This "Fit Dog" walk will be a one mile, on-site, easy terrain walk
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3 points will be earned toward the 5 points needed for the Bronze Level AKC Fit Dog Title
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Title Checklist, Walk/Run Documentation Form, and Title Application Form will be available at the meeting.
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For more details on this AKC Family Dog activity, visit:
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-family-dog-program/akc-fit-dog/
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 Trial is open to all AKC Breeds & American Dogs and is Detective Level only. Go to "AKC Event Details" for specific information
CONTACT: Event Secretary; Emma Lambeth @ irishwolfhoundsecretary@gmail.com
EVENT: Irish Wolfhound Association of the Carolinas Members Social "Fun Day"
DATE(s)/TIME: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
LOCATION: Virginia
DETAILS: Come join in on a potluck, yard sale, and Fun Match! Contact Tiffanie or Jess for more details
CONTACT: Tiffanie Meehling @ tiph03@yahoo.com or Jess Harris @ harrisjessicag@gmail.com
EVENT: Tournament of the Castle Renaissance Faire "Meet the Hounds"
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 the Hounds"
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
EVENT: Irish Wolfhound Association of the Carolinas 2027 Specialty
DATE(s)/TIME: Sunday & Monday, March 14 & 15, 2027
LOCATION: Durham Kennel Club ~ 7318 Guess Road, Durham, NC
DETAILS: TBA
CONTACT: Tamara Dunn @ ierneiw@aol.com