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No cat shows were held in the ACFA North Central Region during January, 2006.

February 2006

Rock Valley Cat Club - 50 Purrfect Years - Rockford, IL

Date of Show: February 4 and February 5, 2006
Closing Date: January 29, 2006
Show Chair: Joan-Apel Klarner
  (815) 965-8109
  Email:
Co-Chair and Information: Marg Wiedenhoefer
  Email:
Co-Chair: Chris Buck
  (815) 389-1330
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Karly Chnupa, 2366 Saturn St., Portage, IN, 46368-2238

  (219) 947-3101
  Email:
Show Flyer and Summary Sheet:

Click here (144 KB PDF file)

Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Lonnie Alitz, AB Carol Jordan, AB
  Dan Lalley, AB Jack Brown, AB
  Don Finger, AB Paul Stephens, AB
  Deb Wich, SP Margie Hopman, SP
Special Events: 50 Purrfect Years Reception – A buffet lunch with cash bar will be served from 4PM to 7PM on Saturday at the Lodge.
  Raffle of money tree of 50 $5 bills.
   

Raffle of cat quilt appraised at $2500.
Tickets $5.

Contact Marg Wiedenhoefer if you would like to buy a raffle ticket but won't be at the show.
Email
:

Click here for a bigger picture of the quilt (107KB).
Photographer Dave Hull will be available for end of show year pictures.
Show Motel:

Ramada Inn, South Beloit, Illinois. (815) 389-3481 or (815) 633-8790. Rt. 251 and Rt. 75, Exit #1 from I-90. Block of 80 rooms reserved only to January 15, 2006 and you must mention
RVCC to receive the special room rate of $59. plus tax per night.

Other Local Motels: Red Roof Inn: (800) 843-7663; Exel Inn: (815) 332-4915
  Days Inn : (815) 282-9300, $79 single - $10 per night Pet Fee
  Motel 6: (815) 397-8000, $45.99; Sleep Inn: (815) 398-8900, $72

Show Hall:

Forest Hills Lodge, 9900 Forest Hills Rd. , Rockford, Illinois

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

March 2006

Central Wisconsin Cat Club - All Around the World - Wausau, WI

Date of Show: March 18 and March 19, 2006
Closing Date : March 6 or when the 180th entry is received, whichever comes first
Other Info : Don Finger (715) 693-4884 (6 to 10:00 p.m. only)
  Email:
Entry Clerk: Patricia Day, 465 Diedrich Drive, Carver,  MN  55315
  (952) 448-4933 (afer 6 p.m.)
  Email:
Show Flyer : Click here (152KB PDF file)
Summary Sheet: Click here (14KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Rod U'ren - Australia, AB Joan Apel-Klarner - Illinois, AB
  Johan Lamprecht - South Africa, AB Carol Jordan - Minnesota, AB
  Carol Barbee - Kentucky, AB Sandy Antcliff - Illinois, AB
  Deb Wich - Wisconsin, SP Mike Wilcox - Iowa, SP
Special Events:

Saturday:

Maine Coon and Selkirk Rex Congress
    CWCC famous dinner ticket raffle
    Cat Costume contest in keeping with the show theme
  Sunday: Ragdoll and Exotic Congress
  Both days: Judges school and presentations by Rod U'Ren
  Show photographer: Gypsy Moon Ragdolls
Show Motel:

Exel Inn, 715-842-0641. A block of 50 rooms will be held until March 1. Mention the cat club for a special rate of $41.99 per night. Make reservations early.

Show Hall:

St. Matthews Middle School Gym, 225 South 28th Avenue, Wausau, Wisconsin 54401

Directions to Show Hall:

Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

April 2006

Minn-kota Feline Club - NASCATS - West Fargo, ND

Date of Show: April 1 and April 2, 2006
Closing Date: March 25, 2006, or when limit is reached
Show Managers : Joan Johnson, (701) 293-9249, 1818 - 29th Ave So., Fargo, ND 58103
  Email:
  Patt Knudtson, (218) 631-3421, 1602 Southbrook Dr. Wadena, MN 56482
  Email:
Entry Clerk: Kathy Grant (651) 688-7984
  Email:
Show Poster: Click here (108KB PDF file)
Show Flyer: Click here (155KB PDF file)
Summary Sheet: There is no summary sheet. Check the flyer for prices. Please use the full page entry form.
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Wanda Miller, AB Carol Jordan, AB
  Jan Rook, AB Barbara Belanger, AB
  LeAnn Harner, AB Joyce Irwin, AB
  Candy Harmes, SP Pat Steckman, SP
Show Motel:

Day's Inn of West Fargo, (800) 325-2525 or (701) 281-0000. Flat rate: $55. Block of rooms are available and will be held until March 10, 2006. This motel has an indoor pool, spa, lounge, and continental breakfast. It is located at 525 Main Ave. E. in West Fargo. It is next to McDonalds and two blocks from Bordertown Bar and Grill.

Other Local Motels :

Sunset Motel, (800) 252-2207 or (701) 282-3266. Single $34, Double (2 people) $50, Double (Up to 4 people) $60. This motel has an indoor pool and water slide. It is located at 731 Main Ave. W. in West Fargo.

Hi-10 Motel, (800) 932-0834 or (701) 282-6600. Small single $26.11, large single $29.38, Double $41.37. (Prices include tax.) Located across the street from the Fairgrounds.

Super 8 West Fargo, (800) 800-8000 or (701) 282-7121. Single $40, Double $44. $5 per day for the cats. Located at 825 Main Ave. E. in West Fargo, three blocks east of the show motel.

Make your reservations early. These prices are special rates. Be sure to mention that you are attending the Minn-kota cat club show.

Show Hall:

Red River Valley Fairgrounds - Commercial Building, 1201 W Main Ave

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map.

Gopher State Cat Club - "Caticature" - Cats in Caricature - Farmington, MN

Date of Show: April 22 and April 23, 2006
Closing Date: April 10, 2006, or when 200 entries have been received
Show Manager: Patti Day (952) 448-4933
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Lyla Fauble, 5385 Upper 147th St. West, Apple Valley, MN 55124

  (952) 423-5088 (before 10:00 p.m. Central time)
  Email:
Show Flyer :

Click here (76KB PDF file)

Summary Sheet : Click here (41KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Carol Jordan, AB Steve Joostema, AB
  Bridgett Bowen , AB Jerry Braun, AB
  Kenna Duerr, AB Doug Blackmore, AB
  James Mendenhall, AB Maureen Krzeszewski, AB
  Melissa Schmidt, SP Leighann Blackmore, SP
Special Events:

Caricatures by Josh Purple! Cats, kids, just about anything! His web site is www.DudesByJosh.com

Dave Hull will be the show photographer.

Original Caticature
  Judges' School Monday, April 24th, by Carol Jordan.
Show Motel:

Best Western Yankee Doodle Square Inn, 3450 Washington Drive, Eagan, MN. Phone (800) 624-2888 or (651) 452-0100. Rate: $75+tax. Mention Gopher State when making reservations. Block of rooms will be released March 31.

Other Motels: Super 8 Motel, 20800 Kendrick Ave, Lakeville, MN. Phone (952) 468-1134
Motel 6, Lakeville, MN. Phone (952) 469-1900
Holiday Inn Express, Eagan, MN. Phone (651) 681-9266 or 1-800-681-5290
Red Roof Inn, Burnsville, MN. Phone (952) 890-1420

Show Hall:

Farmington Ice Arena, 114 Spruce St, Farmington MN 55024

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map. The nearest commercial airport is Twin Cities International (MSP).

May 2006

Cat Tales Cat Fanciers, Inc. - Hooray Fur Hollywood - Maple Grove, MN

Date of Show: May 13 and May 14, 2006
Closing Date: May 7, 2006
Show Manager: Shelley Wood (763) 421-8254
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Kari Prucha, 3334 Brugger Pl., McFarland, WI 53558

  (608) 838-7583 (Call between 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.)
  Email:
Show Flyer : Click here (136KB PDF file)
Summary Sheet: Click here (35KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Joan Apel-Klarner, AB Joan Harvey, AB
  Don Finger, AB Arlene Pascal, AB
  James Mendenhall, AB LeAnn Harner, AB
  Melissa Schmidt, SP Leighann Blackmore, SP
Special Events:

Prices Rolled Back! Now you can afford to bring more cats! Check the flyer for details.
A-cat-emy Awards! Dress your cat like a Hollywood celebrity for the cat costume contest at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Click here to see pictures from the contest.
People's Choice Awards on Sunday.
Preston Smith is the show photographer. His web site is www.PrestonSmithPhoto.com
Genetics Seminar Monday, May 15, by Kay Hanvey.

Show Motel: Baymont Inn and Suites, 6415 James Circle N., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 (763) 561-8400 (map). We have a block of 20 rooms reserved until April 30 at a rate of $47+tax for Double and $52+tax for King. (There is no pet deposit.) Mention Cat Tales Cat Club when making your reservation.

Show Hall:

The Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369.

Directions to Show Hall: The Community Center is just north of the northwest corner of the 694-494 loop around Minneapolis and St. Paul. Weaver Lake Road is also County Road 109, and the Community Center is on the south side of the road, between Cub Foods and Northwest Athletic Club. (Click here for a map.) The nearest commercial airport is Twin Cities International (MSP). For more information: http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/.

June and July 2006

No cat shows were held in the ACFA North Central Region during June and July, 2006.

August 2006

Coulee Region Cat Club - Rollin' on the River - Onalaska, WI

Date of Show: August 5 and August 6, 2006
Closing Date: Monday, July 24, or when 200 entries have been received.
Show Manager: Kathy Grant (651) 688-7984 (calls only before 9:00 p.m. Central Time, please)
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Kathy Grant, 3871 Canter Glen Drive, Eagan, MN 55123

  (651) 688-7984 (calls only before 10:00 p.m. Central Time, please)
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (182K PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (50K PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Bridgett Bowen, AB Dan Lalley, AB
  Donald Finger, AB Jerry Braun, AB
  Sandy Antcliff , AB Paul Stephens, AB
  Deborah Wich, SP Mike Wilcox, SP
Show Hall:

The Omni Center is located at 255 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska, WI 54650. Phone (608) 781- 9566.

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

Minn-Kota Feline Club - ACFA 2006 Annual - Walk on the Wild Side - Fargo, ND

Walk on the Wild Side

Date of Show: August 19 and August 20, 2006
Closing Date: Monday, August 7, or when the limit is reached.
Show Managers: Joan Johnson, (701) 293-9249, 1818 - 29th Ave So., Fargo, ND 58103
  Email:
  Lisa Ferguson, (701) 293-3990, 3724 22nd St. So., Fargo, ND 58103
  Email: plumecrazy@cableone.net
Entry Clerk:

Patricia Day, 465 Diedrich Drive, Carver,  MN  55315

  (952) 448-4933
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (53K PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (22K PDF file)
Additional Information: Click here for a summary of the annual events. Click here for more details about the special events..
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Carol Barbee, AB Steve Lawson, AB
 

Isabel Christie, AB

Carol Lawson, AB
  Bridgett Bowen, AB Judy Eastwood, AB
  Deborah Wich, SP Leighann Blackmore, SP
Special Event:

ACFA Annual, August 15–18, precedes the cat show. Events include:
Board of Directors Meetings - August 15–18
Minority Breeds Seminar by Isabel Christie, August 17
Big Cat Rescue and GCCF Shows presentation by Daphne Butters, August 17
Awards Banquet, August 18

Show Motel and Show Hall:

Best Western Doublewood Inn - Reservations call 1-800-433-3235 – Mention ACFA. Website: www.fargomoorhead.org/lodging - then click "alphabetical listing" and click the Best Western Doublewood Inn link; 3333 13 th Ave. S. , Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 235-3333; Fax (701) 280-9482.

Just Remodeled! We have blocks of rooms reserved at $75/night (same rate whether you have 1 or 4 people in the room). All rooms include: microwave, refrigerator, complimentary wireless Internet, coffee maker, voice mail, hair dryer, iron & ironing board. The hotel also has a dining room which opens early for breakfast, room service, plus a lounge/casino where food is also served. It is located in a very central location to the interstate highways and in a restaurant & shopping area. There’s an indoor pool, hot tub & sauna in a nice courtyard setting. The Business Center is open 24 hrs. with high-speed Internet and printer access. The ACFA hospitality room will also be open.

Directions to Show Hall: Free transportation to and from Fargo airport. Large, free parking lot at hotel. Click here for a MapQuest map in a separate browser window.

September 2006

Fox River Valley Cat Club Show - Kitty-apolis 500 - Neenah, WI

Date of Show: September 9 and September 10, 2006
Closing Date: September 1
Show Managers:

Dona Mykel (920) 751-8699

  Email:
  Barb Bisby (920) 725-3293
  Email:
Entry Clerk: Peg Kintner, 4721 West Sunflower Rd., Appleton, WI 54914
  (920) 730-1072
  Email:
Show Flyer and Summary Sheet: Click here (45K PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Lonnie Alitz, AB Joyce Irwin, AB
  Don Finger, AB Dan Lalley, AB
  Sandy Antcliff, AB James Mendenhall, AB
  Deb Wich, SP Paul Stephens, AB
Show Motels:

Exel Inn – 210 N. Westhill Blvd., Appleton, WI 54914 – (920) 733-5551, (800) 367-3935, $47.99 + tax (single), $50.00 + tax (double), (August 8 release date)

Roadstar Inn – 3623 W. College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914 – (920) 731-0227, $52.00 + tax, $20 pet deposit, only smoking rooms, (August 5 release date)

Show Hall:

Tri-County Arena, 700 E. Shady Lane, Neenah , WI 54956.
Phone (920) 731-9731

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

October 2006

Cat-N -Around Cat Club - Casino Cats - Des Moines, IA

Date of Show: October 7 and October 8, 2006
Closing Date: September 30, 2006
Show Manager: Theresa Buehler (515) 685-3013
  Email:
Entry Clerk: Harriet Seehusen, 901 East Salem Ave., Indianola, IA 50125
  (515) 961-8495 before 10 p.m.
  Email:
Show Flyer: Click here (58K PDF file)
Summary Sheet: Click here (12K PDF file)
Banquet Invitation: Click here (37K PDF file)
Vendor Booth Space: We are full
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Joan Apel-Klarner, AB Don Finger, AB
  Lonnie Alitz , AB James Mendenhall, AB
  Sandy Antcliff, AB Tim Murphy, AB
  Jan Rook, AB Mike Wilcox, SP
Special Event:

North Central Regional Awards Banquet at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Prizes for 3 best decorated cages (Casino Cats Theme)
Jackpot Cat!
Prizes for Favorite Felines (Public Votes)
Special gift for each exhibitor!

Show Motel:

Red Roof Inn, 4950 NE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA (515) 266-6800

Show Hall:

Tourism Building - Iowa State Fairgrounds, on E. 30th, just south of Grand Ave, Des Moines

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map.

Friendly Kat Fanciers of Iowa - Walford, IA

Date of Show: October 21 and October 22, 2006
Closing Date:

October 16, 2006

Entry Clerk: Sue Van Horn, 3604 Caribou Ct NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-2525
(319) 363-6062 
  Email:
Vendors: Marlys Bartling, (319) 351-6044
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (22K PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (8K PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Joan Apel-Klarner, AB Ron Summers, AB
  Dan Lalley, AB Don Finger , AB
  Jan Rook, AB Paul Stephens, AB
  Mike Wilcox, SP Deb Wich, SP
Show Motel: Best Western Coopers Mill, 100 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids.
800-528-1234 or 319- 366-5323.
Show Hall:

Teamsters Union Hall; 5000 J St SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate browser window.

November 2006

Janesville Allbreed Cat Club - One Day Show - Janesville, WI

Date of Show: November 4, 2006
Closing Date: October 28, 2006, or when the 130th entry is received
Co-Show Managers: Judy Liggett (608) 423-4565
  Email:
  Chris Buck (815) 389-1330
  Email: buctale13@aol.com
Entry Clerk:

Kathy Grant, 3871 Canter Glen Drive, Eagan, MN 55123

  (651) 688-7984 (calls only before 10:00 p.m. Central Time, please)
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (104KB PDF file)

Judges:
 
  Sandy Antcliff , AB
  Dan Lalley, AB
  Doug Blackmore, AB
  Leighann Blackmore, SP
Special Event: We are having a show!
Show Motel:

Best Western, 3900 Milton Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546; (608) 756-4511

Alternate Show Motel: Microtel Inn, 3121 Wellington Place, Janesville, WI 53546; (608) 752-3121

Show Hall:

Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, Craig Center, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville, WI

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

Genesis Allbreed Cat Club - ACFA Benefit Show - Crown Point, IN

Date of Show: November 11, 2006
Closing Date: November 5, 2006, 11:59 P.M. CST
Show Managers: Juanita and Karly Chnupa (219) 762-4159
  Email:
  Linda Turnak (219) 947-3101
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Karly Chnupa, 3311 Willowcreek - 204, Portage, IN 46368

  (219) 762-4159
  Email: chnupa@yahoo.com
Show Flyer:

Click here (88K PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (21K PDF file)
Judges:
 
  Dan Lalley, AB
  Jerry Braun , AB
  Paul Stephens, AB
  Mike Wilcox, SP
Special Event: ACFA benefit show. All proceeds go to ACFA.
Show Motel:

The La Quinta Inn, 8210 Louisiana, Merrillville, IN (219) 738-2870. Located at I-65 and US Hwy 30.

Show Hall:

Lake County Fairgrounds (4H Building), 889 South Court St., Crown Point, IN. (One mile south of Old Court House)

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

Le Dairy-Aire Cat Fanciers and Central Wisconsin Cat Club - Wasau, WI

Date of Show: November 25 and November 26, 2006
Closing Date: November 13th or when the 180th entry is received.
Show Managers: (Saturday) Elizabeth J. Rahimi (262) 752-0443  
  Email:
  (Sunday) Don Finger (715) 693-4884 (6 to 10:00 p.m. only)
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Lyla Fauble, 5385 Upper 147th St. West, Apple Valley, MN 55124

  (952) 423-5088 (before 10:00 p.m. Central time)
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (62K PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (14K PDF file)
Judges: Saturday Sunday
 
C. U'Ren, AB
 
Don Finger, AB
  James Mendenhall, AB Dan Lalley, AB
  Deb Wich, SP Jerry Braun , AB
Special Event:

Saturday:

We are looking for breed congresses. Talk to Don if your breed is interested.
    CWCC famous dinner ticket raffle
  Sunday: Surprise (We'll think of something.)
Show Motel:

Best Western Midway Hotel – 715-842-1616. A block of 45 rooms will be held until Nov. 1st. Mention the cat club for a special rate of $69 per night.

Alternate Show Motel: Exel Inn, 715-842-0641.

Show Hall:

St. Matthews Middle School Gym, 225 South 28th Avenue, Wausau, Wisconsin 54401

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

December 2006

TIMACS - Crown Point, IN

Date of Show: December 9 , 2006
All the Rest : TBS

Big Sioux Cat Fanciers - Happy Holiday Cat Show - Sioux Falls, SD (Northern Plains Region)

Date of Show: December 16 and December 17, 2006
Closing Date: December 4, 2006
Show Managers : Norma Anderson (605) 221-4323
Email:
  Jo Newton (651) 688-9504
Email:
Entry Clerk:

Patricia Day, 465 Diedrich Drive, Carver,  MN  55315

  (952) 448-4933
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (178K PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (35K PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Joyce Irwin, AB Jack Brown, AB
  Dorie Eckhart, AB Doug Blackmore, AB
  Tim Murphy, AB James Mendenhall , AB
  Sue Sanderlin-Berry, SP Leighann Blackmore, SP
Special Event:

Holiday quilt raffle - for exhibitors only.
You receive an entry in the raffle when you enter the show.

Show Motel:

The Oaks Hotel and Convention Center, 3300 W. Russell St., Sioux Falls, SD 57101

Show Hall:

The Oaks Hotel and Convention Center, 3300 W. Russell St., Sioux Falls, SD 57101, is a climate-controlled, non-smoking, wheelchair accessible show hall with free parking.

Directions to Show Hall:

The Oaks is just east of I-29 at exit 81, three miles from the Sioux Falls regional airport. The hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle. For more information, call The Oaks at (800) 326-4656 or (605) 336-9000. Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

January 2007

No cat shows are scheduled in the ACFA North Central Region during January, 2007.

February 2007

Rock Valley Cat Club - Rockford, IL

Date of Show: February 3 and February 4, 2007
All other information: To Be Supplied

March 2007

Central Wisconsin Cat Club - When Irish Cats Are Smiling - Wausau, WI

Date of Show: March 17 and March 18, 2007
Closing Date : March 5 or when the 180th entry is received, whichever comes first
Show Managers : Saturday: Susan Voeks (715) 824-2136
  Email: skvoeks@wi-net.com
  Sunday: Don Finger (715) 693-4884 (6 to 10:00 p.m. only)
  Email:
Entry Clerk: Patricia Day, 465 Diedrich Drive, Carver,  MN  55315
  (952) 448-4933 (afer 6 p.m.)
  Email:
Show Flyer : Click here (97KB PDF file)
Summary Sheet: Click here (8KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Lonnie Alitz, AB Joan Apel-Klarner, AB
  Don Finger, AB Carol Jordan, AB
  James Mendenhall , AB Sandy Antcliff, AB
  Deb Wich, SP Dan Lalley, AB
Special Events:

Saturday:

CWCC famous dinner ticket raffle
    Cat Costume contest in keeping with the show theme
  Both days: Club is open to have a breed congress - contact Don Finger
Show Motel:

Exel Inn, 116 S. 17th Ave., Wausau, WI 54401. 715-842-0641.

Show Hall:

St. Matthews Middle School Gym, 225 South 28th Avenue, Wausau, Wisconsin 54401

Directions to Show Hall:

Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

April 2007

Gopher State Cat Club - The Sound of Mew-sic - Farmington, MN

Date of Show: April 28 and April 29, 2007
Closing Date: April 17, 2007, or when the 200th entry is received, whichever comes first
Show Manager: Patti Day (952) 448-4933
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Lyla Fauble, 5385 Upper 147th St. West, Apple Valley, MN 55124

  (952) 423-5088 (before 10:00 p.m. Central time)
  Email:
Vendor Contact: Jo Newton (651) 688-9504
Email:
Show Flyer :

Click here (62KB PDF file)

Summary Sheet : Click here (31KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Carol Jordan, AB Joyce Irwin, AB
  Bridgett Bowen , AB Dan Lalley, AB
  Jan Rook, AB Paul Stephens, AB
  James Mendenhall, AB Tim Murphy, AB
  Sue Sanderlin-Berry, SP Pat Steckman, SP
Special Events: End of show year cake
Show Motel:

Motel 6, Lakeville, MN. Phone (952) 469-1900. We have reserved a block of 20 rooms; they will be released March 27. Mention Gopher State when making reservations to get these rates: 1 person: $43.99+tax; 2 people: $49.99+tax.

Other Motels: Super 8 Motel, 20800 Kendrick Ave, Lakeville, MN. Phone (952) 468-1134
Holiday Inn Express, Eagan, MN. Phone (651) 681-9266 or 1-800-681-5290
Red Roof Inn, Burnsville, MN. Phone (952) 890-1420

Show Hall:

Farmington Ice Arena, 114 Spruce St, Farmington MN 55024

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map. The nearest commercial airport is Twin Cities International (MSP).

May 2007

Cat Tales Cat Fanciers, Inc. - The League of Extraordinary Felines - Maple Grove, MN
www.cat-tales.org

Date of Show: May 19 and May 20, 2007
Closing Date: May 13, 2007
Show Manager: Shelley Wood (763) 421-8254
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Kari Prucha, 3334 Brugger Pl., McFarland, WI 53558

  (608) 838-7583 (Call between 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.)
  Email:
Show Flyer : Click here (175KB PDF file)
Summary Sheet: Click here (43KB PDF file)

Judges:

Saturday
Sunday
  Carol Jordan, AB Joan Apel-Klarner, AB
  Don Finger, AB James Mendenhall, AB
  Doug Blackmore, AB Paul Stephens, AB
  LeighAnn Blackmore, SP Debbi Wich, AB

 

 

 

Special Events:

Clerking school taught by LeighAnn Blackmore - 7-9 pm on FRIDAY, May 18, at the Maple Grove Community Center - $25 registration fee
Superhero Cat Awards! Dress your cat like a Superhero for the cat costume contest on Saturday.
Preston Smith is the show photographer. His web site is www.PrestonSmithPhoto.com

Show Motel:

Baymont Inn and Suites, 6415 James Circle N., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Phone (763) 56
1-8400; fax (763) 560-3189 ( map). Room rates are $55+tax for Double and $60+tax for King. (There is a refundable pet deposit this year.) The Baymont is holding a block of rooms for Cat Tales until May 4. Be sure to mention Cat Tales when reserving your room.

Show Hall:

The Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369.

Directions to Show Hall: The Community Center is just north of the northwest corner of the 694-494 loop around Minneapolis and St. Paul. Weaver Lake Road is also County Road 109, and the Community Center is on the south side of the road, between Cub Foods and Northwest Athletic Club. (Click here for a map.) The nearest commercial airport is Twin Cities International (MSP). For more information: http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/.

June 2007

There are no June, 2007, shows in the North Central region.

July 2007

Madison Cat Club Show - Back On Track - Stoughton, WI

Date of Show: July 14 and July 15, 2007
Closing Date: July 6, 2007
Show Managers: Tammy Smithback, 321 Johnson St., Stoughton, WI, 608-873-0730
  Email: hhpcats@msn.com
  Judy Liggett, Cambridge, WI, 608-335-4565
  Email: cattails@smallbytes.net
Entry Clerk: Marcia D. Richgels, 77 Mayflower Circle, Blue Mounds, WI 53517
  (608) 237-6493
  Email: sassakat2003@yahoo.com
Show Flyer:

Click here (469KB PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (122KB PDF file)
Judges: Saturday Sunday
Tom's Ring Don Finger, AB Leighann Blackmore, AB
Millie's Ring Sandy Antcliff, AB Debbie Byrnes, AB
  Dan Lalley, AB Paul Stephens, AB
  Maureen Krzeszewski, AB Pat Steckman, SP
Show Motel:

Motel 6 (Stoughton Inn), 1124 West Main Street, Stoughton WI  Ph: 608-873-0330.

Alternate Motels:

Note: If you book online, most hotels will discount rooms further.
Rodeway Inn, 4916 East Broadway, Madison, WI 608-222-5501.
Days Inn S - America's Best Value Inn (formerly Knights Inn SE), 3438 US Hwy 12-18, Exit 142B, Madison WI 608-226-9999.
Others TBS.

Show Hall:

Stoughton High School Gymnasium, 600 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton, WI 53589

Directions to Show Hall: From Highway 51 in Stoughton, turn onto Hamilton St. (If you are coming from the show motel, this is about 1/4 mile west on Hwy 51, then a sharp right onto Hamilton.) Turn left onto Lincoln Ave., then left again onto Jackson St., then right onto Devonshire Rd. The back side of the high school is the first right turn off Devonshire. This leads up into the parking lot. That is the main entrance into the gym/show hall. Click here for a MapQuest map in a separate web browser window. Click here for detailed directions (292 KB) in a separate browser window.

August 2007

Coulee Region Cat Club - Onalaska, WI

Date of Show: August 4 and August 5, 2007
Closing Date: Midnight, Friday, July 27, or when 200 entries have been received
Entry Clerk:

Kathy Grant, 3871 Canter Glen Drive, Eagan, MN 55123

  (651) 688-7984 (calls only before 10:00 p.m. Central Time, please)
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (170KB PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (50KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Lonnie Alitz, AB Sandy Antcliff , AB
  Don Finger, AB Dan Lalley , AB
  Deb Wich, AB Jerry Braun , AB
  Margie Hopman, SP Mike Wilcox , SP
Show Motels: Click here for information about the show motels.
Show Hall:

The Omni Center is located at 255 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska, WI 54650. Phone (608) 781- 9566.

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

September 2007

Fox River Valley Cat Club Show - Mardi Gras - Neenah, WI

Date of Show: September 8 and September 9, 2007
Closing Date: September 1
Show Managers:

Dona Mykel (920) 751-8699

  Email:
  Barb Bisby (920) 725-3293
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Karly Chnupa, 3311 Willowcreek #204, Portage, IN 46368

  (219) 762-4159
  Email: chnupa@yahoo.com
Show Flyer : Click here (121KB PDF file)
Summary Sheet: Click here (14KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Lonnie Alitz, AB Ron Summers, AB
  Dan Lalley, AB Ricky Burthay, AB
  Paul Stephens, AB Carol Jordan, AB
  Deb Wich, AB Mike Wilcox, SP
Special Event:

Cajun/Creole Cooking, Saturday Noon

Show Motels:

Exel Inn – 210 N. Westhill Blvd., Appleton, WI 54914 – (920) 733-5551, (800) 367-3935, $59 + tax (single), $69 + tax (double), (August 7 release date)

Roadstar Inn – 3623 W. College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914 – (920) 731-0227, $52.99 + tax (single or double), $20 pet deposit, only smoking rooms, (August 10 release date)

Microtel Inn & Suites321 Metro Dr., Appleton, WI (920) 997-3121, primarily for judges, but you may call for accomodations, $46.75 + tax (single), $55.75 + tax (double), (August 15 release date)

Show Hall:

Tri-County Arena, 700 E. Shady Lane, Neenah , WI 54956.
Phone (920) 731-9731

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

Chicago Cat Connection - Kankakee, IL

Date of Shows: September 22 and September 23, 2007
Early Bird Closing Date : Entries and payment postmarked by August 17, 2007
Final Closing Date: September 16, 2007
Show Managers : Mark Slottag (773) 693-3578
  Email: mslottag@aol.com
  Juanita Chnupa (219) 762-4159
  Email:
  Karly Chnupa (219) 762-4159
  Email: chnupa@yahoo.com
Entry Clerk: Karly Chnupa (219) 762-4159
  3311 Willowcreek Rd #204, Portage, IN 46368
  Email: chnupa@yahoo.com
Show Flyer : Click here (65KB PDF file)
Summary Sheet: Click here (20KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Joan Apel-Klarner, AB Stephen Joostema, AB
  Ron Summers, AB Judy Eastwood, AB
  Ricky Burthay, AB Dan Lalley, AB
  Paul Stephens, AB Jerry Braun, AB
  Sue Sanderlin-Berry, SP Mike Wilcox, SP
Show Motels:

Holiday Inn Express (815) 932-4411
62 Ken Hayes Dr., Bourbonnais, IL 60914 (Just off of I-57)

  Lee's Inn (815) 932-8080
1500 N. State Rd 50, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Show Hall:

Kankakee County Fairgrounds, Kankakee, IL (815) 932-6714
213 W 4000S Rd., Kankakee, IL 60901

Directions to Show Hall:

Click here for a MapQuest map in a separate web browser window.

October 2007

Cat-N -Around Cat Club - Catoberfest - Des Moines, IA

Date of Show: October 6 and October 7, 2007
Closing Date: September 29, 2007, or when 200 entries have been received
Show Manager: Theresa Buehler (515) 685-3013
  Email:
Online Entries: Enter and pay online at: HTTP://ECLERK.ITARASOLUTIONS.COM
For each cat entered and paid for online, the exhibitor will receive a chance in a drawing for a prize.
Entry Clerk: Harriet Seehusen, 901 East Salem Ave., Indianola, IA 50125
  (515) 961-8495 before 10 p.m.
  Email: catnaround2007@hotmail.com
Show Flyer: Click here (160KB PDF file)
Summary Sheet: Click here (24KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Joan Apel-Klarner, AB Carol Barbee, AB
  Lonnie Alitz, AB Carol Jordan, AB
  Jan Rook, AB Tim Murphy, AB
  Melissa Schmidt, SP Deb Wich, AB
Special Event:

Junior ACFA Ring Sunday Morning
For more details contact Krista Tiffin-Mueller, at ktiffin2u@yahoo.com or call 515-264-9530. No calls after 9 pm, please.

Show Motel:

Red Roof Inn, 4950 NE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA (515) 266-6800; Tell them you are with the cat show. $55 plus tax (up to 4 persons). Special rate good until Sept. 30.

Other Motels:

Motel 6, 4940 NE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, 515-266-5456. Double: $44 plus tax
Motel 6, 3225 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 515-967-5252. Double: $56 plus tax
One way to save $$ - Camping is available on the east end of the Fairgrounds. Call the Iowa State Fair for cost & information: 515-262-3111. Iowa temperatures can be nice or nasty in early October, so campers must come prepared.

Show Hall:

Tourism Building - Iowa State Fairgrounds, on E. 30th, just south of Grand Ave, Des Moines

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map.

Friendly Kat Fanciers of Iowa - A Touch of Class - Cedar Rapids, IA

Date of Show: October 27 and October 28, 2007
Closing Date:

October 20, 2007

Entry Clerk: Sue Van Horn, 3604 Caribou Ct NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 363-6062 
  Email:
Vendors: Marlys Bartling, (319) 351-6044
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (22KB PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (8KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Joan Apel-Klarner, AB Carol Jordan, AB
  Carol Barbee, AB Ron Summers, AB
  Tim Murphy, AB Maureen Krzeszewski, AB
  Pat Steckman, SP Mike Wilcox, SP
Special Event:

North Central Regional Awards Banquet
Saturday, October 27, at A Touch of Class banquet center, 5977 Mt. Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids

Show Motel: Best Western Coopers Mill, 100 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids.
800-528-1234 or 319- 366-5323. Please mention the cat show when making reservations.
Show Hall:

Teamsters Union Hall; 5000 J St SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate browser window.

November 2007

Janesville Allbreed Cat Club - One Day Show - Janesville, WI

Date of Show: November 3, 2007
Closing Date: October 28, 2007 at midnight
Co-Show Managers: Judy Liggett (608) 368-3890
  Email:
  Chris Buck (815) 389-1330
  Email: buctale13@aol.com
Entry Clerk:

Kathy Grant, 3871 Canter Glen Drive, Eagan, MN 55123

  (651) 688-7984 (calls only before 10:00 p.m. Central Time, please)
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (99KB PDF file)

Judges:
 
  Doug Blackmore, AB
  Leighann Blackmore, AB
  Debbie Wich, AB
  Margie Hopman, SP
Show Motel:

Best Western, 3900 Milton Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546; (608) 756-4511; block of rooms reserved until October 19; $71.10 (sgl or dbl) + $10 pet fee

Alternate Show Motels: Baymont Inn, 616 Midland Road, Janesville, WI 53546; (608) 758-4545; block of rooms reserved until October 19; $70 (sgl or dbl); no pet fee
Microtel Inn, 3121 Wellington Place, Janesville, WI 53546; (608) 752-3121; $55.99 (sgl) or $60.99 (dbl) + $10 per cat pet fee

Show Hall:

Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, Craig Center, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville, WI

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

Genesis Allbreed Cat Club - ACFA Benefit Show - Crown Point, IN
CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENTRY COUNT

Date of Show: November 10, 2007
Closing Date and Time: November 4, 2007, 7:00 P.M. CST
Show Managers: Juanita Chnupa (219) 762-4159
  Email: chnupa@yahoo.com
  Linda Turnak (219) 947-3101
  Email: taffykats@sbcglobal.net
Entry Clerk:

Karly Chnupa, 3311 Willowcreek - 204, Portage, IN 46368

  (219) 762-4159
  Email: chnupa@yahoo.com
Show Flyer:

Click here (123K PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (12K PDF file)
Judges:
 
  Dan Lalley, AB
  Doug Blackmore, AB
  LeighAnn Blackmore, AB
  Mike Wilcox, SP
Special Events: ACFA benefit show. All proceeds go to ACFA.
  Judges School November 11; Moderator: Carol Barbee
Time:  8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  ~  Fee: $25 includes box lunch
Place: LaQuinta Inn
Show Motel:

The La Quinta Inn, 8210 Louisiana, Merrillville, IN (219) 738-2870. Located at I-65 and US Hwy 30.

Show Hall:

Lake County Fairgrounds (4H Building), 889 South Court St., Crown Point, IN. (One mile south of Old Court House)

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

Central Wisconsin Cat Club and Class Act Cat Club - Deer Hunting Widows' Cats - Wausau, WI

Date of Show: November 17 and November 18, 2007
Closing Date: November 5 or when 180th entry is received
Show Managers : Saturday: TBA
  Sunday: Don Finger (715) 693-4884 (6 to 10:00 p.m. only)
  Email:
Entry Clerk: Patricia Day, 465 Diedrich Drive, Carver,  MN  55315
  (952) 448-4933 (afer 6 p.m.)
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (31KB PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (8KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Dolores Kennedy, AB Steve Lawson, AB (replaced by Joan Apel-Klarner as a DJ)
  Don Finger, AB Carol Lawson, AB (replaced by Dan Lalley as a DJ)
  Deb Wich , AB Sandy Antcliff, AB
  Theresa Kempton, SP Mike Wilcox, AB
Special Event:

CWCC famous dinner ticket raffle
Cat costume contest in keeping with the show theme
We are looking for breed congresses; talk to Don if your breed group is interested.

Show Motels:

Best Western Midway Hotel, 2901 Hummingbird Rd., Wausau, WI 54401. 715-842-1616 or 800-482-3770.
Exel Inn
, 116 S. 17th Ave., Wausau, WI 54401. 715-842-0641.

Show Hall:

St. Matthews Middle School Gym, 225 South 28th Avenue, Wausau, Wisconsin 54401

Directions to Show Hall:

Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

December 2007

TIMACS - Crown Point, IN
Note the revised closing date and other information.

Date of Show: December 8 and December 9, 2007
Closing Date: December 3, 3:00 p.m. or 155 entries
Show Manager: Peter Smith
  (815) 954-0114
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Karly Chnupa, 3311 Willowcreek - 204, Portage, IN, 46368

  (219) 762-4159
  Email: chnupa@yahoo.com
Show Flyer:

Click here (21KB PDF file) (revised 11/24/2007)

Summary Sheet: Click here (14KB PDF file) (revised 11/24/2007)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Joan Apel-Klarner, AB Carol Barbee , AB
  Debbie Byrnes, AB Sandy Antcliff, AB (replaced by Mike Wilcox, moving from SP to AB)
  Dan Lalley , AB Judy Eastwood, AB
  Jerry Braun , AB (replaced by Kenna Duerr as a DJ) Mike Wilcox , SP (replaced by Margie Hopman as a DJ)
Show Motel:

The La Quinta Inn, 8210 Louisiana, Merrillville, IN (219) 738-2870

Alternate Show Motel:

Motel 6 , 8290 Louisiana St., Merrillville, IN (219) 738-2701
Red Roof Inn, 8290 Georgia St., Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 738-2430
Super 8, 8300 Louisiana St., Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 736-8383

Show Hall:

Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 South Court St., Crown Point, IN (one mile south of Old Court House)

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

Big Sioux Cat Fanciers - The Cat's Pajamas Cat Show - Sioux Falls, SD (Northern Plains Region)

Date of Show: December 29 and December 30, 2007
Closing Date: December 18, 2007, or when the 200th entry is received
Show Manager : Norma Anderson (605) 221-4323
Email:
Entry Clerk:

Patricia Day, 465 Diedrich Drive, Carver,  MN  55315

  (952) 448-4933
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (222K PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (33K PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Carol Jordan, AB Barbara Belanger, AB
  Jan Rook , AB Dan Lalley, AB
  James Mendenhall , AB Doug Blackmore, AB
  David Redtfeldt, SP Sue Sanderlin-Berry, SP
Special Events:

Cat costume contest on Saturday.
Northern Plains Regional Awards Banquet Saturday evening.

Show Motel:

The Oaks Hotel and Convention Center, 3300 W. Russell St., Sioux Falls, SD 57101

Show Hall:

The Oaks Hotel and Convention Center, 3300 W. Russell St., Sioux Falls, SD 57101, is a climate-controlled, non-smoking, wheelchair accessible show hall with free parking.

Directions to Show Hall:

The Oaks is just east of I-29 at exit 81, three miles from the Sioux Falls regional airport. The hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle. For more information, call The Oaks at (800) 326-4656 or (605) 336-9000. Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

January 2008

No cat shows were held in the ACFA North Central Region during January, 2008.

February 2008

Rock Valley Cat Club - Rockford, IL

Date of Show: February 2 and February 3, 2008
Closing Date and Time: January 27, 2008, 7:00 PM CST, or when 200 entries have been received
For Information Contact : Sally Gaetjens
  (815) 877-8358
  Email: sahjacats@insightbb.com
Vendor Contact : Chris Buck
  (815) 389-1330
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Karly Chnupa, 3311 Willowcreek #204, Portage, IN, 46368

  (219) 762-4159
  Email: chnupa@yahoo.com
Show Flyer: Click here (82KB PDF file)
Summary Sheet:

Click here (13 KB PDF file)

Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Don Finger, AB Isabel Christie, AB
  Jim Mendenhall, AB Ron Summers, AB
  Deb Wich, AB Maureen Krzeszewski, AB
  David Redtfeldt, SP, International Guest Kay Hanvey, AB
Special Events: Bengal and Maine Coon Breed Congress
Raffle includes a hand-made cat quilt or wall hanging, cat buggy that detaches as a carrier, hand-carved wooden angel holding a cat (hand-painted and signed), and lots of other items.
Local Motels: Red Roof Inn, 7434 East State Street, Rockford: (800) 874-9000 or (815) 398-9750; $57+tax (single); $67+tax (double)
  Exel Inn, 220 S. Lyford Road, Rockford: (815) 332-4915; $51+tax (single); $55+tax (double); $50 refundable cat deposit, limt 2 cats per room
  Baymont Inn, 662 N. Lyford Road, Rockford: (800) 322-0420; Group rate: $80.10+tax; rooms held until December 30, 2007; mention Rock Valley Cat Club for discount

Show Hall:

Forest Hills Lodge, 9572 Forest Hills Rd. , Loves Park, Illinois (Rockford Speedway - entrance to show hall is on Rt. 173)

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

March 2008

Dunes Cat Fanciers - Portage, IN
(Mid-Central Region)

Date of Show: March 8 and March 9, 2008
Closing Date and Time: February 27, 2008, 7:00 P.M. CST to avoid the $10 late fee
Absolute cut-off Mar 3, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. CST or when 200 entries have been received
Show Managers: Juanita and Karly Chnupa (219) 762-4159
  Email: chnupa@yahoo.com
  Kathi Lyda (219) 926-6513
Entry Clerk:

Karly Chnupa, 3311 Willowcreek - 204, Portage, IN 46368

  (219) 762-4159
  Email: chnupa@yahoo.com
Show Flyer:

Click here (125K PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (23K PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Joan Apel-Klarner, AB Carol Jordan, AB
  Ron Summers, AB Jan Rook, AB
  Ricky Burthay, AB Sandy Antcliff, AB
  Debbie Byrnes, AB Sue Sanderlin-Berry, SP
Show Motel:

The La Quinta Inn, 8210 Louisiana, Merrillville, IN (219) 738-2870. Located at I-65 and US Hwy 30.

Show Hall:

Woodland Park Community Center, Grand Oak Hall, 2100 Willowcreek Rd., Portage, IN 46368

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

Central Wisconsin Cat Club - Irish Cats on Parade - Wausau, WI

Date of Show: March 15 and March 16, 2008
Closing Date : March 3 or when the 180th entry is received, whichever comes first
Show Managers : Saturday: Susan Voeks (715) 824-2136
  Email: skvoeks@wi-net.com
  Sunday: Don Finger (715) 693-4884 (6 to 10:00 p.m. only)
  Email:
Entry Clerk: Patricia Day, 465 Diedrich Drive, Carver,  MN  55315
  (952) 448-4933 (afer 6 p.m.)
  Email:
Show Flyer : Click here (95KB PDF file)
Summary Sheet: Click here (8KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Lonnie Alitz, AB Joan Apel-Klarner, AB
  Don Finger, AB Carol Jordan, AB
  Debbi Wich, AB Dan Lalley, AB
  Carolyn Prucha , SP James Mendenhall, AB
Special Events:

Saturday:

CWCC famous dinner ticket raffle
    Cat Costume contest in keeping with the show theme
  Both days: Club is open to have a breed congress - contact Don Finger
Show Motel:

Exel Inn, 116 S. 17th Ave., Wausau, WI 54401. 715-842-0641.

Show Hall:

St. Matthews Middle School Gym, 225 South 28th Avenue, Wausau, Wisconsin 54401

Directions to Show Hall:

Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

April 2008

Class Act Cat Club - Jefferson, WI

Date of Show: April 19 and April 20, 2008
Closing Date: Friday, April 11, 2008
Show Manager: Dick Prucha (608) 423-9025
Entry Clerk:

Kari Prucha, 3334 Brugger Pl., McFarland, WI 53558

  (608) 838-7583 (Call between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Central Time)
  Email:
Vendor Contact: Nathaniel Prucha, 3334 Brugger Pl., McFarland, WI 53558
  (608) 838-7583 (Please, no calls after 9:30 p.m.)
  Email:
Show Flyer :

Click here (54KB PDF file)

Summary Sheet : Click here (17KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Joan Apel-Klarner, AB Sandy Antcliff, AB
  Lonnie Alitz, AB Ron Summers, AB
  Carol Jordan, AB Ricky Burthay, AB
  Don Finger, AB Maureen Krzeszewski, AB
  Mike Wilcox, SP Debbi Wich, AB
Special Events:

New club! First show!

Show Motels:

Rodeway Inn, 4916 E Broadway, Madison WI. 608-222-5501
Microtel Inn & Suites, 2139 E Springs Dr, Madison WI. 608-242-9000
Rodeway Inn, 1456 S. Ryan Ave., Jefferson WI. 920-674-4404
Econo Lodge Madison, 4726 E Washington Ave., Madison WI. 608-241-4171

Other Motel: There are many other motels in the area that accept pets. This is just the short list.

Show Hall:

Activity Center, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 503 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson, WI

Directions to Show Hall: TBS

Gopher State Cat Club - Back to Our Roots - Hopkins, MN

Date of Show: April 26 and April 27, 2008
Closing Date: April 15, 2008, or when the 200th entry is received, whichever comes first
Show Managers: Saturday: Patti Day (952) 448-4933
  Email:
  Sunday: Carol Jordan (952) 938-0740
  Email: tonkatiger@aol.com
Entry Clerk:

Lyla Fauble, 5385 Upper 147th St. West, Apple Valley, MN 55124

  (952) 423-5088 (before 10:00 p.m. Central time)
  Email:
Vendor Contact: Jo Newton (651) 688-9504
Email:
Show Flyer :

Click here (66KB PDF file)

Summary Sheet : Click here (33KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Carol Jordan, AB Joan Apel-Klarner, AB
  Dan Lalley, AB Carol Barbee, AB
  Doug Blackmore, AB Dolores Kennedy, AB
  Leighann Blackmore, AB James Mendenhall, AB
  Melissa Schmidt, SP Debbi Wich, AB
Special Events:

New show hall, close to where GSCC held ACFA's first cat show.
King and Queen of the household pets, just like we did at our first shows.

Show Motel:

La Quinta Inn & Suites, Bloomington, West, 5151 American Blvd. W., Bloomington, MN. 952-830-1300. Rate is $69/night plus tax. A block of rooms is reserved under Gopher State Cat Club and will be released April 1, 2009. Shuttle service is available to the airport and Mall of America.

Other Motels:

La Quinta Inn Minneapolis Airport, 7815 Nicollet Ave. S., Bloomington MN. (952) 881-7311. Rate is $59/night plus tax. A block of rooms is reserved under Gopher State Cat Club (ask for Tony or David to expedite the discount.) This block of rooms will be released April 1, 2009. Shuttle service is available to the airport and Mall of America.

Red Roof Inn, 2600 Annapolis Lane N., Plymouth MN (763) 553-1751. Rate is $51.39/night for a single king and $60.99/night for doubles for
two people. A block of rooms is reserved under Gopher State Cat Club
and will be released March 24, 2009.

Show Hall:

Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd., Hopkins, Minnesota 55343

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map. The nearest commercial airport is Twin Cities International (MSP).

May 2008

Cat Tales Cat Fanciers, Inc. - Cat-tastic Minnesota Vacations - Inver Grove Heights, MN
www.cat-tales.org

Date of Show: May 17 and May 18, 2008
Closing Date: May 11, 2008
Show Manager: Shelley Wood (763) 421-8254
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Kari Prucha, 3334 Brugger Pl., McFarland, WI 53558

  (608) 838-7583 (Call between 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.)
  Email:
Show Flyer : Click here (75KB PDF file)
Summary Sheet: Click here (42KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Carol Jordan, AB Joan Apel-Klarner, AB
  Dan Lalley, AB Sandy Antcliff, AB
  Don Finger, AB Jan Rook, AB
  David Redfeldt, SP Debbi Wich, AB
Special Events:

Preston Smith will be the show photographer.
Awards for top household pets for the weekend:
His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness

Capes for His and Her Royal Highness
Show Motel: Red Roof Inn, 1806 Wooddale Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 738-7160 (map). We have a block of rooms reserved at a rate of $52.99+tax for single (king size bed) and $62.99+tax for double. No pet deposit is required. Mention group number B063000707 (Cat Tales Cat Club) when making your reservation. (The rooms were only held until April 16.)

Show Hall:

Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55077; use the north entrance.

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map. Click here for driving directions from the show motel to the show hall. The nearest commercial airport is Twin Cities International (MSP). For more information: http://www.ci.inver-grove-heights.mn.us/

June 2008

No cat shows are scheduled in the ACFA North Central Region during June, 2008.

July 2008

Madison Cat Club Show - High School the Meowsical - Stoughton, WI

Date of Show: July 19 and July 20, 2008
Closing Date: not specified, but probably July 11, 2008
Show Managers: Judy Liggett, cattails@smallbytes.net
Entry Clerk:

Kari Prucha, 3334 Brugger Pl., McFarland, WI 53558

  (608) 838-7583 (Call between 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.)
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (53K PDF)

Summary Sheet: Click here (35K PDF)
Judges: Saturday Sunday
Tom's Ring Joan Apel-Klarner, AB Carol Barbee, AB
Millie's Ring Lonnie Alitz, AB Debbi Wich, AB
  Kay Hanvey, AB Mike Wilcox, AB
  Dan Lalley, AB Melissa Schmidt, SP
Show Motel:

Microtel Inn - 2139 East Spring Drive, Madison, WI 608-242-9000; Single - $55.00 + tax, Double – 59.00 + tax, One time $10.00 pet fee. Mention Madison Cat Club when making reservations.

Alternate Motels:

Red Roof Inn – 4830 Hays Road, Madison, 608-241-7034
Econolodge – 4726 E. Washington Ave., Madison , 608-241-4171
Exel Inn – 4202 East Towne Blvd, Madison , 608-241-3861
America’s Best Value Inn, 3438 Hwy 12-18, Madison, 608-226-9999
Motel 6- 1754 Thierer Rd, Madison, 608-241-8101

Show Hall:

Stoughton High School Gymnasium, 600 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton, WI 53589

Directions to Show Hall: From Highway 51 in Stoughton, turn onto Hamilton St. (If you are coming from the show motel, this is about 1/4 mile west on Hwy 51, then a sharp right onto Hamilton.) Turn left onto Lincoln Ave., then left again onto Jackson St., then right onto Devonshire Rd. The back side of the high school is the first right turn off Devonshire. This leads up into the parking lot. That is the main entrance into the gym/show hall. Click here for a MapQuest map in a separate web browser window. Click here for detailed directions (292 KB) in a separate browser window.

August 2008

Coulee Region Cat Club - Onalaska, WI

Date of Show: August 2 and August 3, 2008
Closing Date: Friday, July 25, 2008
Co-Show Managers: Kathy Grant, (651) 688-7984, and Peggy Jensen (763) 287-3248
Entry Clerk:

Kathy Grant, 3871 Canter Glen Drive, Eagan, MN 55123

  (651) 688-7984 (calls only before 10:00 p.m. Central Time, please)  
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (170K PDF)

Summary Sheet: Click here (50K PDF)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
 
 
 
 
Special Events: North Central Regional Awards Banquet, Saturday, August 2, at the OmniCenter. Award-winning BBQ! ($20)
Show Motel: Comfort Inn, 1223 Crossing Meadows Drive, Onalaska, WI 54650. Phone (608) 781-7500. $79.99+tax. There is no elevator in this hotel. They have a continental breakfast, pool, and hot tub. A block of rooms is reserved under "Coulee Cat Club."
Alernate Show Motel: Exell Inn (608) 781-0400. 1 full $60+tax; 2 full $70+tax; 55+ gets a 10% discount. A block of rooms is reserved under "Coulee Cat Club."
Show Hall:

The Omni Center is located at 255 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska, WI 54650. Phone (608) 781- 9566.

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

Big Sioux Cat Fanciers - ACFA Annual - Sioux Falls, SD (Northern Plains Region)

Date of Show: August 16 and August 17, 2008
Closing Date: August 5, 2008, or when 200th entry is received
Show Manager : Norma Anderson (605) 221-4323
Email:
Entry Clerk:

Patricia Day, 465 Diedrich Drive, Carver,  MN  55315

  (952) 448-4933
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (131K PDF)

Summary Sheet: Click here (39K PDF)
Banquet Info: Click here (59K PDF)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Kay Hanvey, AB Barbara Belanger, AB
  Jan Rook , AB Dan Lalley, AB
  James Mendenhall , AB Gwen Hornung, AB
  Sue Sanderlin-Berry, SP LeighAnn Blackmore, AB
Special Events:

Preston Smith is the show and banquet photographer.
ACFA Annual, August 12–15, precedes the cat show. Events include:
- Board of Directors Meetings - August 12–15
- Awards Banquet, August 15

Show Motel:

The Oaks Hotel and Convention Center, 3300 W. Russell St., Sioux Falls, SD 57101

Show Hall:

The Oaks Hotel and Convention Center, 3300 W. Russell St., Sioux Falls, SD 57101, is a climate-controlled, non-smoking, wheelchair accessible show hall with free parking.

Directions to Show Hall:

The Oaks is just east of I-29 at exit 81, three miles from the Sioux Falls regional airport. The hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle. For more information, call The Oaks at (800) 326-4656 or (605) 336-9000. Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

September 2008

Fox River Valley Cat Club Show - We're Having a Luau - Neenah, WI

Date of Show: September 6 and September 7, 2008
Closing Date: September 2 at 3:00 p.m.
Show Managers: Bob & Barbara Bisby, 612 11th Street, Menasha, WI 54952
  (920) 725-3293; Email: rbisby2@new.rr.com
  Betty Rosera, N 1626 Cty Rd. T, Hortonville WI 54944
  (920) 779-0448; Email: Spottedpaws@netzero.net
Entry Clerk:

Karly Chnupa, 3311 Willowcreek #204, Portage, IN 46368

  (219) 762-4159
  Email: chnupa@yahoo.com
Show Flyer : Click here (127K PDF)
Summary Sheet: Click here (13K PDF)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Lonnie Alitz, AB Joan Apel-Klarner, AB
  Sandy Antcliff, AB Stephen Joostema, AB
  Jerry Braun, AB Judy Eastwood, AB
  Pat Steckman, SP Maureen Krzeszewski, AB
Special Event:

Hawaiian Food Contest, Saturday Noon
Click here for a flyer about the contest. (83K PDF)

Show Motels:

La Quinta Inn – 3920 W. College Ave, Appleton WI 54915 – (920-734-6070, $65 + tax (single or double), no extra fee for pets. Release date: August 6.
Microtel Inn & Suites – 321 Metro Dr, Appleton, WI – (920) 997-3121, $52.95 + tax (single), $58.45 + tax (double). Release date: August 6.
Click here for a map of the show motels and the show hall. (78K PDF)

Show Hall:

Tri-County Arena, 700 E. Shady Lane, Neenah , WI 54956.
Phone (920) 731-9731

Directions to Show Hall:

Click here for a MapQuest map in a separate web browser window.

October 2008

Cat-N -Around Cat Club - Fall-ing for Felines - Des Moines, IA

Date of Show: October 4 and October 5, 2008
Closing Date: September 27, 2008, or when 200 entries have been received
Show Manager: Theresa Buehler (515) 685-3013
  Email:
Online Entries: Enter and pay online at: HTTP://ECLERK.ITARASOLUTIONS.COM
Entry Clerk: Harriet Seehusen, 901 East Salem Ave., Indianola, IA 50125
  (515) 961-8495 before 10 p.m.
  Email: catnaround2008@hotmail.com
Show Flyer: Click here (353KB PDF file)
Summary Sheet: Click here (153KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Lonnie Alitz, AB Ron Summers, AB
  Don Finger, AB Doug Blackmore, AB
  Jan Rook, AB Jim Mendenhall, AB
  Carolyn Prucha, SP LeighAnn Blackmore, AB
Special Event:

Show photographer Preston Smith
Junior ACFA Ring Sunday Morning
For more details contact Krista Tiffin-Mueller, at ktiffin2u@yahoo.com or call 515-957-0099. No calls after 10 pm, please.

Show Motel:

Red Roof Inn, 4950 NE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA (515) 266-6800; Tell them you are with the cat show. $55 plus tax (up to 4 persons). Special rate good until Sept. 27.

Other Motels:

Motel 6, 4940 NE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA, 515-266-5456. Double: $46 plus tax
Motel 6, 3225 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA, 515-967-5252. Double: $56 plus tax

Show Hall:

Small Animal Learning Center (new larger building) - Iowa State Fairgrounds, on E. 33rd Street, just south of Grand Ave, Des Moines

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map.

Friendly Kat Fanciers of Iowa - The Show Will Go On - Cedar Rapids, IA

Date of Show: October 18 and October 19, 2008
Closing Date:

October 12, 2008

Entry Clerk: Sue Van Horn, 3604 Caribou Ct NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-2525
(319) 363-6062 
  Email:
Vendors: Marlys Bartling, (319) 351-6044
  Email:
Show Flyer:

Click here (23KB PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (8KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Joan Apel-Klarner, AB Judy Eastwood, AB
  Carol Jordan, AB Steve Joostema, AB
  Dan Lalley, AB Sandy Antcliff, AB
  Melissa Schmidt, SP Mike Wilcox, AB
Motels (no official show motel):

Please mention the cat show when making reservations.
* Best Western Coopers Mill (the previous show motel), 100 F Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids; 800-528-1234 or 319- 366-5323; no restaurant or cocktail lounge.
A small block of rooms is being held at each of these motels:
* Howard Johnson; 616 33rd Avenue SW; (319) 366-2475; One bed $45.90, Two beds $54.40
* Econo Lodge; 33rd Avenue SW (behind Howard Johnson); (319) 363-8888; Smoking rooms; 2 beds $71.95 + $10 per night pet fee
* Super 8; 33 rd Avenue SW; (319) 362-6002; $10 per night pet fee

Please see the show flyer for additional motels!

Show Hall:

Teamsters Union Hall; 5000 J St SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404; phone (319) 365-1461

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate browser window.

November 2008

Janesville Allbreed Cat Club and Central Wisconsin Cat Club - Janesville, WI

Date of Show: November 1 and November 2, 2008
Closing Date: Midnight, October 25, 2008
Saturday Show Manager: Chris Buck (815) 389-1330 (6 to 10:00 p.m. only)
  Email: buctale13@aol.com
Sunday Show Manager: Don Finger (715) 693-4884 (6 to 10:00 p.m. only)
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Kathy Grant, 3871 Canter Glen Drive, Eagan, MN 55123

  (651) 688-7984 (calls only before 10:00 p.m. Central Time, please)
  Email:
  Please use the full-page entry form for this show.
Show Flyer:

Click here (110KB PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (37KB PDF file)
Judges:
Saturday
Sunday
  Doug Blackmore, AB Sandy Antcliff , AB
  LeighAnn Blackmore, AB Carol Jordan , AB
  Jerry Braun, AB Jan Rook , AB
  Dan Lalley, AB Debbi Wich , AB
  Carolyn Prucha, SP
Mike Wilcox, AB
Show Motel:

Best Western, 3900 Milton Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546; (608) 756-4511; block of rooms reserved until October 19; $71.10 (sgl or dbl) + $10 pet fee

Show Hall:

Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, Craig Center, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville, WI

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

TIMACS - Crown Point, IN

Date of Show: November 29, 2008
Closing Date: November 22, 2008, 3:00 p.m. or 200 entries, whichever comes first
Show Manager: Pete Smith, 35 Maple Lane, Manteno, IL 60950
  (815) 954-0114
  Email:
Entry Clerk:

Kari Prucha, 3334 Brugger Place, McFarland WI 53558

  (608) 838-7583
  Email: bestbirmans@msn.com
Show Flyer:

Click here (21KB PDF file)

Summary Sheet: Click here (12KB PDF file)
Judges:
Joan Apel-Klarner, AB
  Sandy Antcliff, AB
  Dan Lalley , AB
  Jerry Braun , AB
  Mike Wilcox, AB
  Carolyn Prucha, SP
Special Event: Judging school Saturday evening and Sunday morning
Show Motel:

The La Quinta Inn, 8210 Louisiana, Merrillville, IN (219) 738-2870

Alternate Show Motel:

Knights Inn, 8250 Louisiana, Merrillville, IN 219-736-5100; both motels are located at I-65 and US Hwy 30 in Merrillville, IN

Show Hall:

Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 South Court St., Crown Point, IN (one mile south of Old Court House)

Directions to Show Hall: Click here for a map in a separate web browser window.

December 2008

No cat shows were held in the ACFA North Central Region during December, 2008.