2027 National Specialty Weekend
Affens in the Desert
January 8-10, 2027
Palm Springs, California
Host Hotel
Hampton Inns & Suites
42261 Spectrum Street
Indio, California 92203
Special rate $159, free parking and hot breakfast daily.
Book room or call the hotel directly 760-227-1900 to make reservation(s) and mentioning The Affenpinscher Club of America Room Block. Currently the dates are set for check in anytime between 1/7/2027-1/10/2027 with check out on 1/11/2027. If you are booking outside of those dates or modifying, please text or call Sally Ann Tietsworth (610-223-0976 immediately with your request. Do not use any third party platforms such as Travelocity to make your reservation.
Volunteers needed
On the ground volunteers are critical to success in making this a memorable success.
- Show Operations Includes – ring support, equipment, grooming layout
- Hospitality – Welcome bags, Judges’ hospitality, exhibitor support
- Ribbon and Awards Table Setup - Events & Banquet – Welcome party, Awards/Recognition Banquet, décor
- Fundraising – Jackie Stacy Auction, The Affen Store Merchandise tending
- Communications – catalog ads, website updates, social media
- Education & Juniors –Judges seminars
- Sponsorship and Trophy–outreach and solicitation phone work.
Please be willing to serve, please contact Pam Peat with your preferred committee(s) or let us know where your strengths and interests lie. No experience is required—just a willingness to help and be part of creating a wonderful National.