Advanced Entries $30 each night.* Money order or certified check to Grand American. ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES TAKEN ON GROUNDS! * Pending UKC Confirmation First 300 advanced entries per night, then dogs go on to the waiting list. You must bring your UKC Easy Entry™ Card or Registration Certificate to confirm entry. All Nite Hunt entries must be postmarked no later than December 10, 2009. Dogs must be confirmed by 2 p.m. each day. Entry changes must be made between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Friday. Entry Requirements - Easy Entry™ Card and/or Registration Certificate 2 Hour Hunt – Hunting Judges The only changes allowed are for dogs in heat, injured, deceased or championship degree.

There will be a hunt-off following Saturday night’s hunt to crown the Grand American Champion. The hunt-off will be between the top two cast winners from Friday night and the top two cast winners from Saturday night. Trophies: Top 20 cast winners each night Treeing Contest: Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m., cost $5

Coon Fest!

Free to all early arrivals, Thursday, January 7 beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Featuring: Food, Country Music, Entertainment and Door Prizes

PRIZES

First Place: Overall - $1,000, Tri-Tronics Trashbreaker, Wildlife Materials Tracking System, Regal Dog Box and a Bright Eyes Light.

Second Place: $500, 35% discount gift certificate from Tri-Tronics

Third Place: $300

Fourth Place: $200

A Bright Eyes Light goes to second through fourth place winners.

CONTACTS

David McKee (803) 940-0391 (803) 694-3364

Harry Ott (803) 536-0837

Dog Dealers

Booking after November 1. Must be paid in advance

Contact:
Randy Riser
122 Riser Road, Waterloo SC 29384
(864) 677-3368

Supply Vendors

Supply Vendor information contact:
Laird Thompson
(803) 794-3505

Grand American Barn (803) 534-5707

Grounds Information

Camper Hookups at the Fairgrounds, $25 Per Night,

Full Hookup. Fax: (803) 534-0353

Must call for reservations - L.C. Kissam (803) 534-0358

All dogs on grounds must have proof of rabies vaccination.

Fairgrounds and barns will be open Thursday 10 a.m.

Parking $2 a day per vehicle.

Dogs on ground for sale $25 per 15 x 30 space
(Absolutely no pit bulls will be allowed on grounds).

Grand American reserves the right to refuse entry to any dog to fairgrounds.

Bench Show

Overall Show Winner receives Regal Dog Box donated by Regal.

Bench Show Deadline: Saturday 10 a.m.*

Entries will be taken:
Friday, January 8 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
and Saturday, January 9 from 8 – 10 a.m.

Entry Fee: $20*

*Pending UKC Confirmation

Pairs will be shown last.

We will have a Dual Champion class.

10 a.m. free Bench Show for children under 12 years old.

Show Contact: Lee Currens (864) 616-3491

Opening Ceremonies will be Thursday, January 7, 2010 beginning at 3:00 p.m. under the Coon Fest tent

Nite Hunt Entry Rules

1. Entry must be filled out completely to be accepted.

2. All hunters will be drawn out of the basket.

3. Absolutely no changes on entry unless dog in heat, injured or dead.

4. Dogs must be UKC registered to hunt.

5. Two-dog casts must have non-hunting judges.

6. UKC and Grand American reserve the right to assign observers to any cast.

7. All guides must be residents of South Carolina and members of a participating club.

8. Any cast that becomes separated must return to the Fairgrounds or be scratched.

UKC, Grand American and Host Clubs are not responsible for loss, accidents or theft. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages, firearms, illegal drugs or gambling will be allowed on the grounds or while participating in the hunt or in the buildings the day of a UKC licensed event.

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