My thoughts on the Duluth MN summer show....

http://www.duluthkennelclub.org/

I went to the Duluth summer show for the first time this year (held July 11th - 14th). Click on the link above to view their website.

Here's my "two cents worth".......

The Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center was easy to get to with just a coupe trick lane changes my TomTom got me through without incident. Parking was convenient in a very close ramp with adequate space to load/unload. There did not appear to be much room for rvs, but I did not walk around the building outside to see if there was more available. 

Grooming Space was a little tight, I would recommend the reserved sites. Also the rings were a just a little bit small and the cement floor in the grooming area and in the rings off the mats was slippery in some spots. The lighting and ventilation were good -- it was hot and humid outside, and surprisingly comfortable inside. There was no "clean-up"crew, but everyone seemed to be doing a good job picking up after any 'accidents' and there was plenty of trashcans. There was also some ringside chairs set up for spectators, a nice plus. It cost me $5 to park and $5 to get in, there was an admission cap of $15 for families. 

There wasn't many  vendors there, but they had plenty of room and very nice displays.

The bathrooms were clean and large enough and there was handicapped parking  available right by the main door. Some spots may have been difficult to navigate if a person was in a wheel chair or otherwise had limited mobility, but this unfortunately is a common problem at shows. 

Some of the rings were located quite a ways from the others and the superintendent area was not quickly noticeable. Also there was next to nothing available for meals/drinks so if you go to this show be sure to pack a cooler! Accessing electric outlets did not seem to be a problem in the grooming area. It was a nice medium sized show with few frills and fewer distractions to introduce young dogs to the ring. The acoustics were good, sounds did not echo and there was no banging doors or screeching address systems :)  The show also included a sanctioned "B" match and a couple of educational seminars. There was a boat museum and aquarium nearby and shops and places to eat not too far. Motels were not real close, but several were available. I would give this show a 3 out if 5 star rating and will plan on attending again...