Schedule
(Preliminary – Subject to Change)
Saturday, November 16th, 2019
Saturday, November 16th is The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, taped for telecast nationwide on Thanksgiving Day by NBC. It is the most widely viewed dog show in America.
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:00 AM | Breed Judging Begins | Halls A, B, & D |
| 9:00 AM | Pro Plan Performance Team | Hall B |
| 10:00 AM | Pro Plan Performance Team | Hall B |
| 11:00 AM | Pro Plan Performance Team | Hall B |
| 12:15 PM | Freestyle Flying Disc Demonstration | Hall C |
| 12:40 PM | National Anthem Ceremony | Hall C |
| 12:55 PM | Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s Annual Awards Presentation | Hall C |
| 1:00 PM | The National Dog Show Group Judging | Hall C |
| 5:00 PM | The National Dog Show Best-In-Show Judging | Hall C |
Sunday, November 17th, 2019
Sunday, November 17th’s show offers a full slate of canine competitions, enhanced athletic dog exhibitions plus family-friendly activities and hands-on fun.
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:00 AM | Breed Judging Begins | Halls A, B, & D |
| 9:30 AM | Pro Plan Performance Team | Hall B |
| 10:30 AM | Pro Plan Performance Team | Hall B |
| 11:30 AM | Pro Plan Performance Team | Hall B |
| 12:30 PM | Pro Plan Performance Team | Hall B |
| 1:30 PM | Pro Plan Performance Team | Hall B |
| 2:00 PM | Kennel Club of Philadelphia Group Judging | Hall C |
| 5:00 PM | Kennel Club of Philadelphia Best-In-Show Judging | Hall C |
The Valley Forge Casino Resort is an official hotel of The National Dog Show and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia shows and the host of the National Dog Show Gala (Friday, Nov. 15), benefiting Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, Philadoptables and National Dog Show Charities.
Since no one knows better than you how to define a good time, Valley Forge and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, provides the freedom to do exactly that. Come and explore our attractions, events, adventures, arts scene, history, nightlife and shopping, and when you’re tuckered out from experiencing all we have to offer, nestle into one of our stellar accommodations. Valley Forge Visitors Bureau list of participating hotels, including Dog-Friendly Hotels.