Grand American

January 2-3, 2026
Orangeburg, South Carolina

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• Advanced Entries $50 each night. All Nite Hunt entries must be postmarked no later than December 10, 2025.
• ENTRIES TAKEN ON GROUNDS BASED ON HUNTING GUIDE AVAILABILITY. COST $75, CASH ONLY.
• Dogs must be confirmed between 11 am and 1 pm each day.
• Entry changes must be made between 10 am and 1 pm each day.

SEND HUNT ENTRIES TO
David McKee
314 Alexander Road
Whitmire, SC 29178
(803) 528-9050
Call after 3 pm during the week

About Grand American

Two Nite Hunts, Two Bench Shows

Often viewed as the kick-off to the UKC coonhound events calendar, the Grand American is the first major event of the year, taking place in early January in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Presented by Bright Eyes Lights, the Grand American is a nationally-known event that features skilled hounds from all over the country. The coonhound community is proud to offer this family-friendly event, where attendees can shop a variety of vendors, catch up with old friends, and make new ones!

Results

• Jan 5, 2025 - OFFICIAL: 2025 Grand American Hunt and Show Results
  Orangeburg, South Carolina2025 Grand American January 3-4, 2025 Orangeburg, SC Overall Nite Hunt Winner - NITECH 'PR' Brown's Powerhouse Pimp, ENG, 4, M, Eric Brown, SC, Handled by Eric Brown 2nd Place Overall - GRNITECH 'PR' Bellews Putem Up Luna, TW, 2, F,…
• Jan 6, 2024 - 2024 Grand American Hunt and Show Results
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaOverall Nite Hunt Winner - NITECH 'PR' Wip3out 3Sum JailC3ll, TW, Shaun Welch, SC 2nd Place Nite Hunt - GRNITECH 'PR' Mafia's Slinging Sister, TW, Doug Shuler, SC 3rd Place Nite Hunt - NITECH 'PR' Little Swamp's Mad Max, TW, Stephen…
• Jan 7, 2023 - 2023 Grand American Results
  Orangeburg, South Carolina (From L to R: GRNITECH 'PR' Hardluck's Loudmouth Big Lee; CH 'PR' Byrd's Big Time Jackpot; 'PR' Hickory Grove's Mako; and NITECH 'PR' Mojo's Little Easy) Overall Grand American Nite Hunt Champion - GRNITECH 'PR' Hardluck's Loudmouth…
• Jan 7, 2022 - 2022 Grand American Results
  Orangeburg, South Carolina2022 Grand American Results January 7-8, 2022 Orangeburg, SC Overall Nite Hunt Champion - PR Iron Swamp Carolina Clifford, TW, Wade Windham, SC, Handled by Wade Windham 2nd Nite Hunt - PR Wipeout Gin N Juice, TW, William Cochran, Ryan…
• Jan 8, 2021 - Grand American / 2021 Grand American
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaGrand American January 8-9, 2021 Orangeburg, South Carolina Friday Friday Bench Show Results BSJ Katina Childers 115 Entered GRCH Male GRCH(4) PR Kentucky River Willie In Town, TW, Lee Currens, SC GRCH Female NGRCH CCH GRCH…
• Jan 4, 2020 - 2020 Grand American / Youth Bench Show Results
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaYouth Bench Show BSJ: Tiffany Schmearsal Total Entered: 31 GRCH Male CCH GRCH PR Red Eagle Outlaw in the City, TW, Morgan Elburn, Lisa Hunziker, IN, Handled by Morgan Elburn GRCH Female GRCH PR Melrose MTN Hint of Jasmine, ENG, Lisa…
• Jan 3, 2020 - 2020 Grand American / Bench Show Results
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaFriday Bench Show Registered Division BSJ: Andi Emory Total Entered: 44 Saturday Bench Show Champion and Grand Champion Divisions BSJ: Curtis Peace Total Entered: 79 Overall Bench Show Winner/King of Show/GRCH Male WSHOWCH EGCH…
• Jan 3, 2020 - 2020 Grand American / Nite Hunt Results
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaFriday Nite Hunt MOH: Dale Weatherford Total Entered: 238 Saturday Nite Hunt MOH: John Sapier Total Entered: 192 Final 4 Hunt Off Judges: Kenneth Tavares, Mendel Miller, Eric Brown Guide: Sam Drain Final Four Overall Hunt…
• Jan 5, 2019 - 2019 Grand American / Saturday Bench Show
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaBSJ: Alan Kalal
• Jan 5, 2019 - 2019 Grand American / 2019 Grand American Saturday Nite Hunt
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaMOH: Dale Weatherford
• Jan 5, 2019 - 2019 Grand American / Saturday Youth Bench Show
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaBSJ: Cynthia Grooms
• Jan 4, 2019 - 2019 Grand American / Friday Bench Show
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaBSJ: John Boyter
• Jan 4, 2019 - 2019 Grand American / 2019 Grand American Friday Nite Hunt
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaMOH: John Sapier
• Jan 4, 2019 - Grand American / Non-Licensed Events
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaTreeing Contest
• Jan 6, 2018 - OFFICIAL: 2018 Grand American Saturday Bench Show
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaBench Show Judge: Mike Seets Entries: 63
• Jan 6, 2018 - OFFICIAL: 2018 Grand American Saturday Nite Hunt
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaMOH: John Sapier Entries: 225
• Jan 6, 2018 - OFFICIAL: 2018 Grand American Final Nite Hunt Results / 2018 Grand American Final Four
  Orangeburg, South Carolina2018 Grand American Final Four
• Jan 6, 2018 - OFFICIAL: 2018 Grand American Youth Bench Show
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaBench Show Judge: Rebecca Sox Entries: 29
• Jan 5, 2018 - OFFICIAL: 2018 Grand American Friday Bench Show
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaBench Show Judge: Jamie Criggers Entries: 43
• Jan 5, 2018 - OFFICIAL: 2018 Grand American Friday Nite Hunt
  Orangeburg, South CarolinaMOH: Dale Weatherford Entries: 236