Getting here: The closest airport is Minneapolis/St. Paul, approximately a 15-20 minute drive to the host hotel. MSP is a hub for Northwest Airlines, but we unofficially suggest using another airline to fly in with dogs. The other airlines seem to be more relaxed with the weight limit when leaving here than is Northwest.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
1-94 at Woodbury Drive
9840 Normal Lane
Woodbury, MN 55125
TOLL-FREE: (877) 702-0200
Direct: (651) 702-0200
ASK FOR SAMANTHA and/or refer to the Otterhound Club of America (OHCA)
$79.00/night + tax - reserved rooms have 2 queen beds
DEADLINE!!!! Make your reservations BEFORE JULY 26th!
The Plan:
Wednesday, August 20th –
Support the Tracking entrants by coming early and joining everyone for dinner. Kitty & Joey will pick somewhere casual and close-by.
Thursday, August 21st –
1st Ever Otterhound Club of America TD/TDX Combo Tracking Test!!!
To be held in Hudson, WI.
Evening hospitality at the Holiday Inn Express.
Friday, August 22nd –
23rd National Specialty Show & Sweepstakes
4th Independent Obedience Trial
Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo, MN
Board Meeting – The Board will be meeting on the show grounds (site to be determined), _ hour after completion of judging
Music & Dinner Cruise on The Avalon Sternwheeler – Enjoy the delicious Chicken and Prime Rib Buffet and listen to the sounds of swing music while cruising along the St. Croix River. The 50/50 Raffle and Annual General Meeting will be held on the cruise after dinner.
Boarding the Paddleboat in Stillwater, MN at 5:30pm with a 6:15pm departure. The cruise will return at 8:30pm.
Saturday, August 23rd –
St. Croix Valley Kennel Club
Supported entries at the All-Breed Conformation show, Obedience & Agility trials
Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo, MN
Educational Seminar: Breed Educational Seminar presented by Dr. Ned Patterson, DVM - a Canine Geneticist from the University of Minnesota. This seminar will be of value to all Otterhound Fanciers. Seminar will be on the show grounds and the time will be determined based on the judging schedule.
Dinner & Auction at Awada’s Grill. Next door to the host hotel! Bring Auction items with you or send in advance to Kitty Sweeney, 314 Rose Lane, Little Canada, MN 55117.
Cocktails at 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm.
Sunday, August 24th –
St. Croix Valley Kennel Club
Supported entries at the All-Breed Conformation show, Obedience & Agility trials
Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo, MN
A mailer will be sent shortly to all club members with ordering information.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email Joey at CapsFan@aol.com, call Joey at 651-770-8898 or Call Kitty at 651-490-7912