73rd National Specialty

Tuesday, April 13, 2027 – Saturday, April 17, 2027

Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville by IHG
1 Resort Dr, Asheville, NC 28806 US

Superintendent:
Vagabond Dog Shows
Phone: (301) 514-3103 | Website: https://www.vagabonddogshows.com/

Futurity/Maturity and Eastern Regional Specialties of the American Lhasa Club
Independent Specialty of the Central Maryland Lhasa Apso Fanciers
Independent Specialty Sunshine State Lhasa Apso Club

All events offer AKC National Owner-Handled Series
(Events XXXXX)

Combined Tibetan Specialties

Start planning now as April will be here before we know it! There is so much to see and do in Asheville. Gardens, Biltmore House and wonderful restaurants to name a few. And an opportunity to meet new friends with the Tibetan terriers and Tibetan spaniel folks. Many fun activities are in the works with the combined clubs, including a Blessing of the Animals by Tibetan Monks . Performance events being planned also. Stay tuned for more information.

Booking Guest Rooms: Room Rates are $149 per night

Below are several options that you may use to book reservations:

• Call toll-free at 1-844-330-0296 (24/7) to the central reservations call center and mention the group name Tibetan Cluster or the group code TSC to receive the special group rate.
• Call the local number at 828-285-2603 during normal business hours Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm and ask for in-house reservations mentioning the Tibetan Cluster.
• Visit the hotel website, enter the block dates needed, and enter the group code TSC.
• Use the booking link Tibetan Cluster 2027 Booking Link which will automatically add the contracted block dates and the group code.

All contracted Villas and/or Suites must be booked directly with the hotel and are not available through the central reservations office or the online booking link. Please call the hotel directly at 828-285-2635 to book villas/and or suites as well as any days outside of the contracted dates.

Judges:

• Central Maryland Lhasa Apso Fancier: Gus Sinabaldi
• Sunshine State Lhasa Apso Club: Dana Read
• Regional: Jason Hoke
• National: Michael Camac

Tentative Schedule:

TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2027
Set Up
Board Meeting
Evening: Meet & Greet

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2027
Central Maryland Lhasa Apso Fanciers
Judge: Mr. Gus Sinabaldi

THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2027
Morning: Sunshine State Lhasa Apso Club
Judge: Ms. Dana Read

Afternoon: ALAC Futurity/Maturity; Eighth Annual Celebration of Veterans
Judge: TBD

FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2027
Morning: Judges Education (More specific information TBD)
Afternoon: ALAC Eastern Regional Specialty
Judge: Mr. Jason Hoke 
ALAC Annual General Meeting
ALAC National Banquet: 6 PM Cash Bar – 7 PM Dinner

SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2027
Morning: ALAC 73rd National Specialty
Judge: Mr. Michael Camac (AUS)