2027 National Specialty Weekend

Affens in the Desert

January 8-10, 2027

Palm Springs, California

Events:

  • Thursday, January 7, 2027 Welcome Party 6:00-8:30 PM at the host hotel for a wine and cheese get-together (or BYOB if you wish) 
  • Friday, January 8, 2027 National Specialty, Judge Ms Elizabeth (Beth) Sweigert (4-6 Mo Beginner, Jr Showmanship, Breed) and Ms Honey Glendinning (Sweepstakes) 
    and ACA Judges Education Seminar (free to ACA members) let Cameron Riegel know if you’d like to attend. Call him at 505-362-8781 for more information.    
    Annual ACA dinner to follow 6:00-9:00 PM - look for the reservation button on Affenpinscher.org/events/2027 Specialty. Las Casuelas restaurant in Rancho Mirage features a buffet with Mexican food and vegetarian choices. Deadline to reserve is December 18.
  • Saturday, January 9, 2027 Concurrent ACA Specialty, Judge Mr. Joao Machado doing Breed and Junior Showmanship
  • PLUS: Friday - Toy Dog Breeders of S. CA, Judge Mr Jerry Parisek
    Kennel Club of Palm Springs, 3 all-breed shows Saturday judge David Kittredge, Sunday judge Alfred J. Ferruggiaro, Monday judge Ms. Marjorie (Margie) Anderson
  • Contact Pam Peat regarding grooming space if you wish to set up with club. A block has been reserved by club, and is available to members at no charge.

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 1/7/2027-1/11/2027 with check out on 1/11/2027. If you are booking outside of those dates or modifying, please text or call Sheila Wymore (928-301-2517) or Pam Peat (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) immediately with your request. Do not use any third party platforms such as Travelocity to make your reservation.

Trophy Sponsorship deadline: November 26.

Sponsor Trophies

Banquet Reservations

Purchase Tickets*

*please note on your purchase whether your party will attend Welcome party on January 7 at 6 pm. If you are not going to banquet please email Sheila at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name and number of people who are coming with you.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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.