WHWTCA - Roving National Specialty

Accommodations
The host hotel is the Holiday Inn - Hurstbourne, 1325 S. Hurstbourne Parkway which is located at I-64 & Hurstbourne Parkway. Telephone number is 502-426-2600. Ask for rooms reserved for the West Highland White Terrier Club. Rooms will have easy access to lots of grass. Visit their website at www.hihurstbourne.com. Any problem, ask for their Sales Manager, Nadine Evans (nevans@hihurstbourne.com).

The hotel is located just 15 minutes from the Kentucky Exposition Center where the shows are held.

Hospitality Room
The hospitality room at the Holiday Inn - Hurstbourne will be open Thursday, March 12, during the afternoon and evening, with lots of good food, drinks and Westie friends.

Thursday, March 12, 2009 – Supported Entry
Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Dog Show
The WHWTC of Indiana will support the entry for the Mid-Kentucky all-breed show. The Westie judge for Thursday is Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine. Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows (www.onofrio.com)

The Agility, Obedience and Rally Trials by the Greater Louisville Training. The premium list for Obedience and Rally will be in the same premium list as for conformation. The agility premium list will be separate.

Friday, March 13, 2009 – Specialty
The West Highland White Terrier Club of Indiana Specialty
Judge for Sweepstakes will be Mary Bradley and Regular Classes will be judged by Robert (Bob) Shreve. Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows (www.onofrio.com)

A complimentary pizza party will be at Super Dog (Debbie Owens’ place of business) on Friday night.

Saturday, March 14, 2009 – Supported Entry
Evansville Kennel Club Dog Show
The WHWTC of Indiana will support the entry for the Evansville Kennel Club’s all-breed dog show. The Westie Judge is Michael (Mike) Sanders. Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows (www.onofrio.com)

Dinner at Churchill Downs
The dinner will be Saturday at the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs.

Sunday, March 15, 2009 – National Specialty
The WHWTCA Centennial Roving National Specialty
Judge for Sweepstakes will be Christine Swingle and Regular Classes will be judged by Georgia Harris. Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows (www.onofrio.com)

To Holiday Inn – Hurstbourne
If you are traveling into Louisville on any of the Interstates, simply use the below directions, the hotel is clearly visible from I-64 at Hurstbourne Lane (mile 15).

To Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center
The Kentucky Exposition Center is located at the junction of I-65 and I-264 (937 Phillips Lane) in Louisville. Signs reading "Fair/Expo Center" on both interstates lead to the main gate. Visitors may want to beat the traffic by entering Gates 2 & 4 on Crittenden Drive or Gate 6 on Preston Highway. Visitors traveling from out of state will find getting to the Kentucky Exposition Center easy as we are located just minutes from the Louisville International Airport.
From I-65 Northbound
Exit at the Fair/Expo Center (Exit 131 B) and follow the signs to Gate 1, the Main Gate.
From I-65 Southbound
Take Exit 132 to Crittenden Drive and merge to the far left. Gate 4 to the Fair/Expo Center will be directly on the left past the Cracker Barrel restaurant. If you continue on Crittenden Drive, Gates 2 and 3 will be on the left. To enter Gate 1, the Main Gate, go past Exit 132 and continue approximately 1/4 mile down I-65 to Exit 131B. Follow the Fair/Expo Center signs to the Main Gate.
From I-264 Westbound
Exit at the Fair/Expo Center (Exit 11) and follow the signs to Gate 1, the Main Gate. If you continue on I-264, you can exit at Crittenden Drive to enter Gates 2, 3, and 4 (on the right). To access Preston Highway (Route 61) take Exit 12. Turn right off the exit ramp and follow Preston Highway to Gate 6, which will be on the left between the Sleep Inn and Thornton's gas station.
From I-264 Eastbound
Exit at the Fair/Expo Center (Exit 11) to Crittenden Drive. Proceed to Gates 2, 3, and 4 which will be on the right. If you continue past the Crittenden Drive exit to I-65, exit at the Fair/Expo Center (Exit 12) and follow the signs to Gate 1, the Main Gate.
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RV Parking – Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center
For information on RV parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center, please call (502) 367-5384. Reservations can be made a year in advance for any show held at the facility. For a list of local campgrounds, please contact the Greater Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Atlanta	394 miles	7
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Cleveland	351 miles	6.5
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Kansas City	521 miles	9.5
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