Events ITCNY Supports



The Irish Terrier Club of New York selects and supports certain important dog shows throughout the year. A “Supported Entry” helps br>


to attract more entries and increase competition at those shows.

A higher level of support is a Specialty. Specialty shows are for a single breed, hosted by a breed club – like ITCNY. The Best of Breed winner is also honored as “Best in Specialty Show.” And it truly is an honor. A Specialty can also feature Sweepstakes, where puppies up to 18 months compete for the Best In Sweepstakes prize.

These are great events to attend if you are interested in meeting Irish Terriers and their people.

Irish Terrier Show Line-up


2026 Events

AKC's MEET THE BREEDS

Once again ITCNY will participate in AKC’s Meet The Breeds weekend
Saturday & Sunday February 7&8, 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Jacob Javits Center, 655 W. 34th Street, New York, NY

Volunteers and their Irish are welcome! To join the team,
contact Nina Warren at 914-588-4154 or

Specialties and supported entries for 2026.

SPECIALTY SHOWS - with Sweepstakes

  • Friday, May 1 Garden State All-Terrier Club – Designated Specialty
         Mercer County Fairgrounds, West Windsor, NJ
  • Sunday, September 6 Westchester Kennel Club - Annual Specialty
         North Branch Park, Bridgewater, NJ
  • Thursday, October 1 Hatboro Dog Club – Designated Specialty
         Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, PA

SUPPORTED ENTRIES

  • Saturday, March 14 Delaware Kennel Club
         York Interstate Fairgrounds, York, PA
  • Friday, April 17 Columbia Terrier Association
         Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD
  • Saturday, May 2 Bucks County Kennel Club
  • Sunday, May 3 Trenton Kennel Club