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: AKC FIT DOG Turkey Trot An independent, on-your-own (or with friends) event!
DATE(s)/TIME: Sun., Nov. 7 through Wed., Dec. 15, 2026
LOCATION: Wherever your feet and your paws take you!
DETAILS: Visit ~ 2026 AKC FIT DOG Turkey Trot
CONTACT: CathieJo Jacobson @ irishwolfhoundsecretary@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
EVENT: Faire at the Farm "Meet the Hounds"
DATE(s)/TIME: Saturday & Sunday, April 3 & 4, 2027
LOCATION: First Fruit Farms -- NC Food Ministry ~ 2805 E. River Rd., Louisburg, NC
DETAILS: The link above leads to details for a November, 2026 event which has been rescheduled to April, 2027
CONTACT: