2026 American Chesapeake Club National Show Specialty

08/07/2026

✨ Entries Are NOW OPEN for the 2026 ACC National Show Specialty Working Dog Tests! ✨
📍 Franktown, Colorado
📅 Monday, October 5, 2026

We’re excited to announce that entries are officially open for all Working Dog (WD), Working Dog Qualified (WDQ), and Working Dog Excellent (WDX) stakes!

Location: 8450 SE Cherry Creek Rd., Franktown, CO 90116
Judges: Randy Harold & Lori Greer

Entry Fees:
• ACC Members – $75
• Non‑Members – $85
💳 Fees are payable by check only

👉 A fillable entry form is available on the event page — get your entries in and join us for a fantastic day celebrating the skill, heart, and working heritage of our Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

Let’s cheer on these incredible dogs and kick off the National in style!

Working Dog WD/X/Q Monday, October 5 The Working Dog/Working Dog Qualified/Working Dog Excellent tests will be taking place in Franktown, Colorado, on October 5, 2026. All Stakes will be held. Cost: ACC Member $75 – Non-Member Price $ 85. Judges: Randy Harold, Lori Greer Download Fillable Entry Fo...

08/05/2026

🎉 2026 American Chesapeake Club NSS Banquet 🎉

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10th — the banquet is happening right at the show site in Colorado Springs, and it’s going to be a relaxed, delicious, and fun night with the Chesapeake community.

📍 Location:
Under the Sun
6540 Vincent Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(All events held here except Working Dog events.)

🕠 Evening Schedule:

5:30 PM — Pre‑dinner gathering with refreshments
6:00 PM — Dinner served

🍽️ Menu (from ACC Banquet page):
A hearty, traditional barbecue feast featuring:
Pulled Pork
Chopped Brisket
Chicken Breast
Barbecue Beef

Sides:
Baked Potato Casserole
Coleslaw
Fresh Rolls

AND assorted desserts and refreshments

💵 Pricing:

Adults: $40
Kids (under 12): $15
**Edited to add: ** Table Reservations are still TBD; we are waiting for confirmation of size. Updates will be posted here and on the website.

🛍️ Auctions:
Silent Auction during dinner — includes most state baskets

Live Auction afterward — featuring a selected group of state baskets chosen ahead of time

Hosted by a bona fide Colorado cowboy auctioneer 🤠

It’s the perfect way to wrap up the week: great food, great company, and some spirited bidding fun!

🐾 Banquet Details: https://amchessieclub.org/2026-nss-banquet/
🐾 Full NSS Info: https://2026nss.amchessieclub.org/

2026 American Chesapeake Club National Show Specialty in Colorado Springs, Co October 5-10, 2016

07/28/2026

🌟 2026 NSS AKC Agility Trial – Event Announcement! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome everyone to the AKC Agility Trial at the 2026 National Specialty Show! Whether you’re running, cheering, or just love watching these incredible dogs fly, this is always a highlight of the week.

📅 Date:
Monday, May 9, 2026

📍 Location:
Chesapeake Bay Retriever National Specialty – 2026 NSS Grounds
Under the Sun
6540 Vincent Drive
Colorado Springs, CO

🐾 Event Highlights:

Full AKC‑sanctioned Agility Trial

Classes for all levels

Premium list, running orders, and updates available on the NSS website

RV and onsite logistics info posted there as well

Spectators welcome—come enjoy the action!

❓ Questions?
Your Agility Chair, Lynda Barber‑Wiltse, is happy to help!
Reach out with any agility‑related questions or entry needs.

🔗 More Info & Premium List:
https://2026nss.amchessieclub.org/akc-agility/

Let’s make this an amazing agility day—can’t wait to see everyone and cheer on our talented teams! 🐶💨💚

Agility Premium is now Available. Download a copy HERE. ENTRIES WILL OPEN ON Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 8:00 AM MST  August 5 through August 12, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers will be given priority. (This is an All-Breed Trial; do not wait to enter!) ENTRIES CLOSE ON Wednesday, September 23, 8:00 PM M...

07/18/2026

🏆 TROPHY DONATION UPDATE🏆

Quick heads‑up for everyone sending in trophy donations!

We’ve been told by Onofrio that once the premium is published, no later donations can be added to the catalog for recognition.

To make sure your support is recognized in the official listings, please consider sponsoring and submitting any donations to us today or tomorrow so we can include them in the final update before printing.

Anything that comes in after that will still be acknowledged!!! The committee is preparing an extra insert so late donations don’t get missed, but they won’t be printed in the catalog itself.

If you’ve been thinking about donating, now’s the perfect moment. Thank you for helping make this show special.

Unfunded Trophies have been moved to the top of the list. Welcome to our NSS Trophy Donation store! We will update as often as possible. All contributions to the 2026 National Show Specialty are greatly appreciated. You may choose: A general donation to the 2026 NSS A general donation to support A....

07/08/2026

⛰️ ✨BRANDED APPAREL IS HERE✨ ⛰️

We’re excited to share our official ACC‑branded clothing for this year’s NSS event. You’ll notice the ACC logo featured on a lot of items. The NSS logo colors ended up incompatible with high apparel printing standards we have for our friends and attendees. Using the ACC logo ensures the items you buy will arrive with designs that stay crisp, high‑quality, and true to our brand while still representing the NSS proudly.

Our goal was to create pieces that look great, wear well, and help everyone feel part of the event. We can’t wait to see everyone showing them off in October!

07/06/2026

⛺️ Camping at the Show Site ⛺️

We’re pleased to offer a limited number of dry‑camping spots at the 2026 National show site. A water hydrant is available on site, and generators are permitted. Please be considerate of your neighbors; posted quiet hours will apply.

✨ Important Details ✨

• Only one camping spot per party due to limited space
• $25 per spot
• Reservations are first‑come, first‑served
• To reserve, email your camper length and width (including slide‑outs) to Fred Wolfe at [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming everyone who plans to camp at the show site and enjoy the week with the Chesapeake community!

07/05/2026

✨HOST HOTEL INFORMATION✨

Reservations Are Open!!!

We are pleased to share our host hotel for the 2026 National is the MCM Elegante in Colorado Springs, located just 4 minutes from the show site.

The General Manager has extended excellent rates to our group without requiring a room block contract or limiting our rate to a fixed number of rooms, and has also waived the standard pet fee in favor of a refundable pet deposit.

When booking on the phone, please be sure to mention the group name: American Chesapeake Club.

✨ This hotel is considered part of the show site under AKC rules, and guests may be subject to fines for any violations ✨

Additional hotel options are listed on the ACC 2026 National website for those who prefer alternative accommodations.

🏨 HOTEL DETAILS 🏨

MCM Elegante Colorado Springs
6450 North Academy Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Preferred Rates available from Sunday, 10/4/26 through Sunday, 10/11/26

HOW TO BOOK ONLINE

1. Visit: www.mcmelegantecoloradosprings.com
2. Click BOOK NOW
3. Select your arrival and departure dates
4. Enter Promo Code: RETRIEVE
5. Choose your room type and complete the reservation

✨ IMPORTANT NOTES ✨

• Pet deposit: $25 per night, refundable at checkout

• Weekly rates may be available outside the club discount

• Call‑in reservations are welcome — MENTION THE GROUP NAME (American Chesapeake Club), not the promo code

• For booking assistance, contact: Trevor Davies, General Manager Hotel: 719‑590‑1111

• All information included in this post was originally shared in the first email blast, and is available on the ACC website

• A separate post will be made with camping information

Whether you're looking to book one day or an extended stay, your perfect Colorado Springs getaway begins at MCM Eleganté Suites.

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 🐾

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! ❤️🤍💙

Today we celebrate our nation's independence—and we'd love to celebrate it with our Chesapeake family.

Drop your favorite Fourth of July photo in the comments!

Whether your Chessie is:
🇺🇸 Wearing patriotic gear
🚤 Riding in the boat
🏖️ Swimming
❤️ Relaxing with family
🎆 Watching the festivities (from a safe distance!)

We can't wait to see them.

Have a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day from all of us at the American Chesapeake Club!

06/30/2026

🏆 TROPHY UPDATE 🏆

We still have tons of Juniors classes and lots of puppy classes open for trophy sponsorship, both in regular classes and puppy sweepstakes, and we need your help to make sure every sweet little face in the ring has a trophy waiting for them.

If you’ve ever looked into the eyes of a hopeful puppy, or determined junior bravely holding onto a Chessie on their big day, you know exactly why this matters.

Your support keeps the tradition strong, the Juniors ring shining, and those puppy tails wagging.

Jump in today and help us fill the board — these last classes go fast once people notice them!

There are a few Obedience and Rally trophies remaining, too!

👉 Visit the trophy donation page and choose a class to sponsor. https://amchessieclub.org/nss-trophy-donations-26/

Let’s make those puppy faces proud.

06/29/2026

✨UPDATE ON THE PREMIUM LIST✨

Sharing a quick update now that our premium list draft has been sent to Onofrio, our show superintendent. We are hopeful the final premium list will be published soon!

In the meantime, here’s what we can confirm for the conformation schedule to help begin planning:

Friday
• Puppy Sweepstakes
• Veteran Sweepstakes
• Hunting Dog Sweepstakes
• Bitch Regular & Non‑Regular Classes (except for Brood Bitch, which will be Saturday after Intersex/Breed)

Saturday
• Dog Regular & Non‑Regular Classes
• Intersex
• Best Puppy
• Best Bred‑By
• Best Veteran
• Stud Dog
• Brood Bitch
• Junior Showmanship
• 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy

Please note:
• Daily schedules are still TBD.
• This list is not necessarily in running order — final judging times and class order will be published later

Hopefully this helps clear up the confusion while we wait for the full premium list to go live!