BarktoberFest 2023

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  • Bonfire Barktoberfest Gift Shop Campaign
    • new Barktoberfest design, plus classic logo and heartbeat designs in both black and white
    • [SHOP NOW]
WHEN & WHERE

October 6-8, 2023
Caledonia State Park, Fayetteville, PA
ISSDC/Mid Atlantic’s Annual BarktoberFest
101 Pine Grove Rd, Fayetteville, PA 17222

Some of our scheduled events include, but are not limited to,:

  • Two (2) Shiloh Shepherd Specialty Shows
  • CGC, TD, Temperament Testing & Shiloh Ambassador Testing
  • Silent Auction
  • Catered Lunches
  • Halloween Themed Event – dress up and we’ll choose the best costume for a prize. Decorate your Tent!
  • Saturday Social & Sunday s’Mores Bar Breakfast

We have rented a pavilion along with a wide expanse of field at Caledonia State Park near Fayetteville, Pennsylvania for the ISSDC/Mid-Atlantic Region’s Annual Barktoberfest Event.

We have SO MUCH FUN planned for everyone this year. Like past Barktoberfests, this will be a casual weekend to hang out with friends, love on plenty of Shilohs and Shilohs-by-association, and earn some show points. We’ll hold a conformation show on Saturday morning and the second on Sunday afternoon.

We do encourage participants to pre-register so we can estimate how much food and drink we’ll need.  Follow the links below for detailed information about the show.

And lastly, we’d like to offer a silent auction with the proceeds going to the ISSDC/Mid-Atlantic Holter Program and other endeavors that support the ISSDC’s mission. If you have a basket or gift you’d like to donate, please let Marti or Rhonda know so we can keep track and thank you enthusiastically for participating.

Keep checking back as some details and/or schedule of events may change. Any questions? or if you wish to volunteer, please contact us:

please note: no cars are allowed on the show grounds or access road; parking is available in adjacent lot.

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DOG RULES
  • Friendly Dogs Are Welcome!
  • All dogs must be current on their rabies vaccine.
  • All dogs must remain on leashes.
  • Clean up after your pet. We are visitors to this wonderful park and want to come back.
  • Well behaved dogs are welcome at our evening social events.
  • Respect and abide by all rules set forth by the Park Service and the Hotel.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, October 6  
after 4:00 PM Afternoon Setup at Park
Dinner Time Dinner (on your own)
Saturday, October 7  
8:00 AM  Arrive at Caledonia State Park to Set Up
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Day of Show Entries
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CGC Testing & Shiloh Ambassador Testing
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch – fried chicken picnic
1:00 PM Show 1, ISSDC Specialty
3:00 PM (approx) Temperament Testing (after the show)
5:00 PM –  Dinner (on your own)
7:00 PM –  Saturday Social
Sunday, October 8  
8:30 AM to 9:30 PM s’Mores Breakfast Bar at Show Grounds
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Show check-in
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Costume Contest and Parade
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch – finger sandwiches & wraps
1:30 PM – Show 2, 
4:00 PM – Cleanup & leave
FEE SCHEDULE

PRE-ENTRY PER SHOW :deadline September 29, 2023

  • $25.00 – 3-6 month puppies – members
  • $30.00 – 3-6 month puppies – non-members
  • $30.00 – all others – members
  • $35.00 – all others – non-members

ALL SHOWS – BULK DISCOUNT

  • $5.00 discount per event when you register for ALL shows

DAY OF SHOW ENTRY PER SHOW

  • $40.00 – all dogs, regardless of age
    Credit Cards and Cash ONLY accepted for payment. No Checks!

LUNCH MEALS

  • $15.00/person Saturday 
  • $15.00/person Sunday
  • $26.00/Saturday & Sunday combined

TEMPERAMENT TESTING

  • $15.00 per dog
  • must be 12 months or older

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC)

  • $15.00 per dog

THERAPY DOG TESTING

  • $25.00 per dog
  • must be 12 months or older

SHILOH BREED AMBASSADOR TESTING

  • $10.00 per dog
PHOTOGRAPHY
  • Jacki Wilde, wildeshots photography
  • Saturday & Sunday 
  • Show Photos
    • win photos will be emailed after the show
  • Portrait Sessions

wildeshots photography

TEMPERAMENT TESTING
  • Christi Yonavick and/or Gary Runyon, tester
  • Please pre-register for this test
  • must be 12 months or older
  • Looking only to pay this item? [Click Here] to proceed to our payment page.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) TESTING
  • Marti Nottingham, tester
  • Please pre-register for this test
  • Looking only to pay this item? [Click Here] to proceed to our payment page.
THERAPY DOG TESTING
  • Kathy Kurek, tester
  • $25.00 per dog
  • Please pre-register for this test
  • must be 12 months or older & bring current rabies certificate to the evaluation
  • for more information about the Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc., test [click here]
  • Looking only to pay this item? [Click Here] to proceed to our payment page.
SHILOH BREED AMBASSADOR TESTING
  • Tester, Amanda Carnes
  • You must be a current ISSDC Member to participate.

The Shiloh Breed Ambassador Tests were developed to allow more titling opportunities for the Shiloh community. By completing the Shiloh Breed Ambassador Testing levels, breeders and owners alike have the ability to prove their Shilohs are temperamentally sound and well-educated citizens. Further assuring we push as a community to motivate/support representatives of the Shiloh  Shepherd breed! 

Visit the Shiloh Breed Ambassador achievement profile page for more details on testing requirements [HERE]

  • Looking only to pay this item? [Click Here] to proceed to our payment page.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We need your help! Interested? Please fill out the form below and we will be contacting you.

BarktoberFest Volunteer

 

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EVENT GIFT SHOPS
  • Bonfire Barktoberfest Campaign through 9/12/2023
    • new Barktoberfest design, plus classic logo and heartbeat designs in both black and white
    • shipping options include direct to you and option to be picked at Barktoberfest
    • [SHOP NOW]
  • Shop Now at our Barktoberfest CafePress [HERE] (updated 8/27/2023)

 

SILENT AUCTION - DONATE

The ISSDC mid-Atlantic Region will be hosting a silent auction to fund in part, but not limited to, the heart holter project & continuing support of this event.

If you would like to donate an item or basket, please fill out our donation form [HERE]

Thank you for your continued support!

FOOD

SATURDAY Lunch 

  • $15.00/day/person
  • fried chicken picnic
  • homestyle red potato salad
  • fruit & veggie trays
  • cookies & brownies
  • drinks

SUNDAY Lunch 

  • $15.00/day/person
  • finger sandwiches & wraps
  • chips
  • cookies & brownies
  • drinks

Looking only to pay this item? [Click Here] to proceed to our payment page.

LODGING

HOTELS

Hampton Inn, Chambersburg [website]

955 Lesher Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
(717) 261-9185

$139/room + $50/pet fee

Ask for room block under “Shiloh Dog Show”

CAMPING

Hosack Run Campground [website]

Caledonia State Park
just up the hill from the show grounds

For those of you interested in camping, they do have sites available but rumor has it they fill up quickly. So book now!

DIRECTIONS

Caledonia State Park
101 Pine Grove Rd
Fayetteville, PA 17222
(717) 352-2161

  • Caledonia State Park is at the intersection of US 30 and PA 233

MORE INFO
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Shows and Awards

How to Submit Win Sheets

  • mail within 45 days to:
    ISSDC Win Sheets c/o Kim Murnyack
    P.O. Box 271
    Clarence, PA 16829
  • Each year the ISSDC will award the coveted Grand Victor and Grand Victrix (GV) awards as well as the top 10 National Selects (NS).
ALL EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Our Events are the perfect place for EVERYONE! Whether a long-time owner, someone waiting for their new puppy, or simply interested in learning about the breed, our events are the perfect place to meet Shiloh Shepherds. You do not need to participate in the show to come.