National Events

2026 GWPCA National Events
Lincoln, NE

National Specialty Show: October 2-4, 2026
In conjunction with the Cornhusker Kennel Club shows
Address: SandHills Global Event Center
4100 N 84th Street
Lincoln, NE 68507

National Field Events (including Hunt Test) will be held at Branched Oaks grounds beginning October 5th.

HOST HOTEL
Note: Camping available at fairgrounds. See Cornhusker Kennel Club premium list for information.

Country Inn & Suites Lincoln North Hotel and Conference Center

5353 N 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68521

HOTEL PHONE NUMBER: 402.476.5353

The group room block for German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America guest rooms on September 30 – October 4, 2026 is now bookable.

Guest Room rates are based on block availability and need to be reserved by Friday, August 28, 2026, to get the special rates, so please make reservations prior to this date.

You can call toll-free 1/800-333-3333 or they can call the hotel front desk directly at 402.476.5353.

Guests can also reserve the guest room on-line by going to Website – https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/CD77W9

Under your travel dates, select the Check-In and Check-Out dates and then “Add Room” of desired room type. This will activate the Booking Summary and allow you to book your guest room.

(Tentative) SCHEDULE

October 1st
Welcome & 2025 Awards @ Country Inn & Suites on 27th
Lincoln, NE 5pm

Beginning on October 2nd
Superintendent: Onofrio
Cornhusker Kennel Club – 3 days of all breed obedience & rally; 2 days all breed shows & junior showmanship
AKC NOHS Regional on Friday (All Breed)

GWPCA Nationals – Friday October 2nd
Sweepstakes, Futurity/Maturity, 4-6 month puppy, Regular Classes & BOB
All GWPCA Obediecnew ill be supported at Cornhuskers KC. There is no standalone obedience/rally for GWPs (enter through Cornhusker KC Premium List). Trophies available all 3 days for High Scoring GWP & qualifying scores. Note: Obedience & rally trials do have limits; enter early.

Saturday October 3rd
All breed classes with Cornhusker Kennel Club; Concurrent GWPCA Regional Specialty
*All-Star Invitational & Future Stars celebration for Junior Handlers – at show site – after conclusion of BIS. Snacks & drinks made available from All-Star Committee.

But wait!! There’s more: Fast CAT all 3 days (find more information from Cornhusker Kennel Club premium list)

Annual meeting, raffle and dinner
Friday, October 2nd at host hotel – time TBD

Monday, October 5th — Move to field trail grounds
AKC Hunt Test(s) – double!
GWPCA Field Events

ALL ENTRIES WILL CLOSE SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2026.

All information and dates are subject to change
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