2023 NAT'L SPECIALTY SCHEDULE

2023 AWPGA National Week Schedule of Events
September 20 to September 25, 2023

Schedule of Events:

September 20, 2023
Wednesday
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Grooming Clinic at 4-H Building, Fairgrounds, presenters: Lorraine Rothrock, and Meagan Withrow
5:00 pm
Welcome Reception at Griff Club House, Fairgrounds, Bring $ for Raffle and Wine/Beer Tickets
5:30 pm -
Special Guest Introduction
5:35 pm -
Memorial/Griffs Not Present, Parade of Title Holders Video
5:45 pm
Griffs in Person, Parade of Title Holders (Have Dogs Crated outside Club House, ready to present)
6:00 pm
Group Photo of Everyone present and any Griffs present are invited to be in photo
6:30
pm Dinner Served
7:00 pm
HT Brace Drawing facilitated by Jerry Freeze
7:30 pm
Trivia with Prizes
Following Trivia, Raffle Drawing for Mini-Bar Baskets and other items.

September 21, 2023
Thursday
9:00 am
Ring Time for Sweepstakes
10:45 am
Ring Time for National Specialty
2:00 pm
Judge's Education at Griff Club House, Fairgrounds Presented by Lonnie Carrol and Meagan Withrow
6:00 pm -
Potluck Dinner at Griff Club House and Viewing of “Best in Show” movie. BYOB. Paper plates, utensils provided.

September 22, 2023
Friday
8:00 am
Annual Breakfast Meeting, Presented by Melanie Tuttle, President and AWPGA Board at Griff Club House
10:00 am
Ring Time Regional Specialty
1:00 - 3:30 pm
at Griff Club House:
"How to Find Hunting Areas in Montana Roundtable and What’s in your First-Aide Kit" presented by Steve Osgood and Joe Carter
"History of Lewis and Clark in Montana Presentation" presented by Steve Deitemeyer
5:00 pm til 9:00 pm
Annual Banquet, Auction and Awards Presentation at Grizzle Gardens

September 23, 2023
Saturday
10:00 am
Ring Time - Supported Entry
Afternoon Open to Explore Helena and surrounding area

September 24, 2023
Sunday
8:00 am
Ring Time - Supported Entry
Double Hunt Tests as per schedule

September 25, 2023
Monday
Double Hunt Tests as per schedule