50th Anniversary Autumn Oaks
September 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2009
Richmond, Indiana
| The 50th Anniversary Autumn Oaks will be celebrated in Richmond, Indiana from September 3-6, 2009. A popular event from the beginning, the annual UKC Autumn Oaks has grown to be one of the largest sporting dog events in the world.
Special events and celebrations are planned in conjunction with the yearly coonhound competitions. Watch this page for news, updates, and special historical Autumn Oaks features, as we count down to the 50th Anniversary Autumn Oaks!
Hotels and campgrounds for 2009 Autumn Oaks.
Many thanks to the 2009 Autumn Oaks Sponsors! |
This year, we are proud to offer Thursday events which will feature some non-licensed classes totally new to the coonhound world. It’s the perfect opportunity to partner up with family and friends and showcase those nice hounds we are all so proud of: Stud Dog Competition, Brood Bitch Competition, Generations Competition and Pairs Class... read more. |
The 50th Anniversary of Autumn Oaks will be the largest collection of both nite hunt and bench show hounds in the world. Accordingly, it will be a prime opportunity to reassess where we have come from and where we are headed. It will be a great time to not only see the best of both nite hunt and bench show hounds, but also to consider whether or not we are all headed down the same path... read more. |
Richmond / Wayne
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Fairgrounds Reminder
The city of Richmond, Indiana has graciously welcomed Autumn Oaks to the Wayne County Fairgrounds again for 2009. Please help keep the grounds clean - remember to pick up after yourself and your dogs!
Please note that the Wayne County Fairgrounds is now a designated non-smoking area.
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The 50th Anniversary is for the kids, too! Many fun activities will be available for kids all weekend! Check out all the cool kids stuff this year!
Those opposed to hunting and hounds would like nothing better than to be able to find instances of bad behavior and poor dog care. Let’s not give them a single reason. Individually and collectively, we need to show our best efforts at all times. While the vast majority of the sport does a great job with dog care, we all need to remind those who don’t of our duty to the sport and the hounds. There is simply no excuse for letting your dogs soil the grounds without picking it up. There is absolutely no excuse for not providing shade, food and water for dogs at all times. The limited UKC staff tries our best to patrol what we can, but with a dozen of us, a hundred acres of fairgrounds, scores of hotels and plenty of work, we need everyone on board to keep the sport in the positive spotlight it so richly deserves... read more. |
Thank you to Greens Fork Animal Hospital and Rural/Metro Corporation EMTs for being a part of the 50th Anniversary of Autumn Oaks.
Where compassion and technology go hand in paw.
8089 State Road 38
Greens Fork, IN 47345
765-962-4389 or 765-886-5191
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About UKC Coonhounds
Hunting with hounds is an American Tradition that still enjoys immense popularity. UKC's competitive hound programs offer events for coonhound enthusiasts belonging to over 1,300 clubs throughout the United States and Canada.
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