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National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association

25th Anniversary Entlefest and National Specialty

Come Join the Fun!

Our 25th Anniversary Entlefest and National Specialty, from July 27-30th, This year we will be gathering in beautiful Rhode Island (the “Ocean State”)!

We will kick things off on Thursday with a wonderful tour of Newport (you can bring your dog!) plus dinner with your dog. On Friday we will have CEBA, an educational activity, and hold our banquet. Saturday is a day to celebrate with our Specialty show and the Annual General Meeting, auction and dinner. On Sunday we will meet for breakfast and then you can take your Entles to a nearby beach for some exercise and fun before heading home. For a detailed overview of the Events and Locations Click Here.

We have found a great hotel and will hold our Specialty in conjunction with the Providence County Kennel Club at the Wide World of Indoor Sports in North Kingstown. Here is a link to our wonderful host hotel:
Crown Plaza Providence-Warwick
Location: Warwick, RI 02886. Map

The discounted rates are $159 for Wednesday and Thursday and $189 for Friday and Saturday.

When you click on the link you will see the rate quoted as $174. This is because the hotel averages the rates over four days. You will actually only pay the very favorable group rates that I quoted above.

Please Reserve Now!
This special rate will be only offered for up to 60 days before our event. After that, summer pricing will apply.
IMPORTANT: the guest room block will only be held until Monday, May 29, 2023. So please don't delay!

Click Here to select your room or call (401) 732-6000 and please mention "National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association" for a discount. Code: NEM. You may specify King or 2 Queens, but the hotel cannot guarantee your selection.

Camping: Whispering Pines Campground 

Please contact them directly for reservations.

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog National Specialty will be held on Saturday,  July 29th, in conjunction with The Providence County Kennel Club at the air-conditioned Wide World of Indoor Sports, 1610 Davisville Rd., North Kingstown, R.I. The show which lasts through Sunday, July 30th.  Map

Local Airports
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (2.1 miles)  Website
Boston Logan International Airport (61 miles)  Website 


NEMDA App
It’s an easy way to keep track of the Entlefest/Specialty events, including dates, times, and locations. 
Download it here




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