2026 National Specialty and Entlefest

Save the Date: Entles are Returning to the Bluegrass!

Mark your calendars!

2026 Entlefest and Regional & National Specialties
Taking place at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, as part of the 5-day Bluegrass Classic Cluster,

August 26-30, 2026.

This year’s event brings together everything that makes our Entlefest and Specialties exceptional:

• National and Regional Specialties plus supported AKC shows!
• Entlefest activities, education and breed-focused events
• CEBA, DNA Blood draw and NEMDA Annual General Meeting
• Five full days surrounded by dogs, friends, and unforgettable experiences in beautiful Kentucky Horse Country.

Whether you plan to show, participate in activities, or simply enjoy time with fellow Entlebucher enthusiasts, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Location: All-Tech Arena,
Kentucky Horse Park and Jacobson Park – Lexington, KY
Dates: August 26-30, 2026
Part of the Bluegrass Classic: 5 days of AKC shows, trials & events

Make Reservation for your Hotel or Camping:

• Hyatt Place.
  NEMDA has a 30-room block (blocked from August 23 - 31st) reserved will be open until Aug 1 or until filled, so book now!
  Call:  877-803-7534 or
  Book Online at: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-us/group-booking/LEXZL/G-ENTL
  
  
• RV Camping spaces at the Kentucky Horse Park: If RV owners want to camp together, they need to book early, these go fast!!
  Call: 859-259-4257, Reference the Bluegrass Classic Block. Book early these races fill up fast!

More details on activities, registration, and entry deadlines will be coming soon, so keeping checking the website, NEMDA.org, for registration — but for now, save the date and start planning your trip!

We can’t wait to see you and your Entles in Kentucky!