Hospitality

Kick off Nationals in style at our Welcome Party! Enjoy a festive evening filled with plenty of hors d’oeuvres, delicious food, and great company. But that’s not all—expect some extra Halloween surprises to add a little spooky fun to the celebration!

Come hungry, come ready for fun, and let’s start Nationals off right!

Welcome Party

Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun at the Holiday Inn! Join us for Howling Halloween Bingo, where you can win fantastic prizes while enjoying a night of laughs and friendly competition. But the fun doesn’t stop there—dress up for our Halloween Costume Contest and show off your creativity! Whether you go spooky, silly, or downright adorable, there’s a prize waiting for the best-dressed.

Don’t miss this frightfully fun evening—come for the bingo, stay for the costumes, and enjoy a howling good time!

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Costume Contest

Join us for a tail-wagging good time at the BHCA Rescue Advisory Committee's Fun Day on Saturday, October 11! All Basset Hounds are welcome to participate in this free event, packed with exciting activities and entertainment for both hounds and humans.

Enjoy demonstrations in scent work, agility, and rally, plus trick dog testing and exhibitions. Take part in fun games and contests, where your hound can show off their skills (or just their signature Basset charm). Don't forget to check out the raffles and goodies—you might just go home with a special prize!

Whether you're looking to try something new with your hound or simply spend a fun-filled day with fellow Basset lovers, this event is for you. We can't wait to see you there!

Fun Day

Decorating Contest

Get ready to unleash your spooky creativity in our Howl-oween Decorating Contest! For just a $10 entry, it’s your chance to turn your hotel door or RV area into a frightfully fun masterpiece. Whether you go for a haunted doghouse or a spooky Basset Hound-themed wonderland, we want to see it all!

With one $50 winner per area, our BHCA Life Members will be sniffing out the best designs, and the lucky winners will be announced at the Annual Dinner on Friday, October 17th.

So grab your Halloween gear, put on your paw-some decorating skills, and let’s make this contest a “pawsitively” howl-oween celebration

Return of the Beer Card

Get your Howl-oween Beer Card for unlimited draft Bud Light or Bud Select during the Welcome Party on Monday, October 13th, and Bingo Night on Wednesday, October 15th! This fang-tastic card lets you sip and socialize with no limits, all while enjoying the spooky fun.

Available for purchase for $15 by mail or online, the Howl-oween Beer Card ensures you'll have plenty of "liquid courage" to join in on the festivities, dressed in your best Halloween Basset Hound costume, of course!

Hurl-a-hair

Get ready for a spooktacular time at this year’s Hurl-a-Hare Fundraiser! Hosted by the BHCA Foundation during the BHCA National Specialty, this fun-filled event raises critical funds to support our mission. Last year, we raised $1,500, and with your help, we’re looking to top that!

Enjoy delicious food, great company, and a chance to win half the fundraising pot!

Join us for a frightfully good time while supporting Basset Hounds in need. Poochas Gracias for your continued support!

Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet

Join us for an evening of great food and great company! Enjoy a lively cocktail hour, a delicious buffet dinner, and unforgettable moments with friends.
Price: $43 per person
Date: October 17th
Meal Order Deadline: October 1st