International Silken Windhound Society

About SilkenFest

SilkenFest is the name for the International Silken Windhound Society's national specialty event. The first organized conformation show was held in 2000 and it has grown to include racing and coursing events in addition to health clinics and breed-related seminars.


Contact the SilkenFest committee: Silkenfest@gmail.com

 

SilkenFest 2019

SilkenFest 2019 will be held June 6-12, 2019 at The Lodge at Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, Ohio

Breed Judge: Cyndi Gredys

Sweepstakes Judge: David Arthur

ASFA Judges:

UKC Obedience Judge:

Rally Obedience Judge: Kathleen Cook

Event chairman is Brenda Jones Katz

 

SilkenFest 2019

News and Updates

Schedule

Thursday:

Welcome Party

Friday:

Rally Obedience (NWSWS Sponsored)

Obedience (NWSWS Sponsored)

Sweepstakes

ISWS Annual Meeting

Saturday:

Specialty

Banquet w Silent Auction & Awards

Sunday:

ASFA Field Trial

Monday:

LGRA Race Meet

Tuesday:

NOTRA Race Meet

For more details, download the schedule

 

Nearest Airport

Cleveland Hopkins International

Hotel can arrange transportation from Cleveland Hopkins $98 for one person, $140 for two people, $160 for three people.

Hotel Information

The Lodge at Sawmill Creek Resort

400 Sawmill Creek

Huron, OH 44839

800-729-6455

 

Room Rate - $135

Room Deposit - $100, deposit refundable until 14 days before arrival

Dog Inspection Fee - $50 non-refundable deposit per stay (4 dogs per room suggested)

Reservation Deadline – block held until April 30, after April 30 based on room availability.

Reservations can be made through 800-729-6455. Ask for the Silken Windhound Block. Any agent answering will have details to properly handle the reservation.

 

RVs AT SAWMILL CREEK

 The resort has ample onsite parking for RVs. 20 spaces have been blocked 50 amp, 30 amp, 110V, power stands with water. $330 for the whole event. Contact Mike Leach (mleach@mindspring.com/914-414-8160) for complete details and reservations.