2026 STCA National Specialty Week — September 28 – October 4, 2026
All Conformation Events will be held at Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, PA.
Host Hotel:
Hyatt Place Allentown/Lehigh Valley
621 Grange Road, Allentown, PA 18106
Phone: 610-387-1000 (identify yourself as part of the Scottish Terrier Club of America Room Block)
Check-in: 4:00 p.m. · Check-out: 12:00 noon
The club has reserved a block of rooms 9/29/26 – 10/4/26 at a special rate of $209 (standard) / $229 (suite) per night plus taxes. There is a one-time pet fee of $75 (1–2 dogs) or $125 (more than 2 dogs). Room-block deadline: August 29.
Guests are responsible for their own accommodations and any charges they incur. Please read all hotel terms regarding changes and cancellations carefully, and use the booking buttons below to book, modify, or cancel a reservation. To change dates within the block, call the hotel directly.
Hotel rules: Owners are expected to monitor their dogs at all times and clean up as needed — please follow the hotel Pet Friendly Waiver for exercising and pet-waste disposal. No flexi-leads or ex-pens are permitted on the property. No grooming in rooms. No more than 3 dogs per room; dogs must be crated, crates stacked, with a drop cloth under crates. Pawsitively Clean Scots Guidelines apply.
We are expected to respect the hotel and set the finest examples of courtesy with respect to noise and cleanliness in and around the hotel and its grounds. The STCA reserves the right to decline future entries from an offending party in accordance with Chapter 11, Section 15 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows.
Schedule of Events · September 28 – October 4, 2026
Monday, Sept 28 – Thursday, Oct 1
Montgomery All Terrier Agility Trials — In-The-Net, Palmyra, PA · info at scoresnmore.com
Wednesday, September 30
STCA Board Meeting — at the Host Hotel
Montgomery All Terrier Agility/Obedience/Rally Trials — In-The-Net, Palmyra, PA
STCA Welcome Back Social Mingle, 6–9 pm (BYOB) — Host Hyatt Hotel, Allentown
Thursday, October 1
Montgomery All Terrier Agility Cluster — STCA Sponsored Agility Trial (Terrier Group only)
Hatboro Dog Club Show (STCA Supported Entry) — Macungie Memorial Park · Judge: Mr. Wood Wornall · Premium List
STCA Independent Specialty Show incl. Jr. Showmanship (Sweepstakes not offered at this show) — Macungie Memorial Park · Judge: Mr. Steve Russell · Superintendent: MB-F Inc. · Premium List
Friday, October 2
Hatboro Dog Club Show (STCA Supported Entry) — Macungie Memorial Park · Judge: Mr. Mark Walshaw (UK) · Premium List
STCA National Sweepstakes — Macungie Memorial Park · Judge: Mr. Richard Bumstead · online entries at infodog.com · Premium List
STCA Social Mingle, 6–9 pm (BYOB) — Host Hyatt Hotel
Saturday, October 3
Devon Dog Show Assn. — Ludwig’s Corner, Glenmoore, PA · Judge: Mrs. Maripi Wooldridge · Premium List
STCA Annual Awards Dinner — Host Hyatt Hotel · Cash bar 5:30 pm · Buffet dinner 6:30 pm
STCA Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation — 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 4
STCA National Specialty Show / Montgomery County KC — Macungie Memorial Park · Judge: Dr. Francisco Coloma (Spain) · Premium List
STCA/NOHS for Scottish Terriers · MCKC Best Bred-By Group Competition — Terrier Group Judge: Ms. Pamela Bruce (premium list available soon)
NOTE: Always check the Show Superintendents’ websites for premium lists and deadlines — scoresnmore.com (Agility/Rally/Obedience) · infodog.com (STCA Independent Specialty & Sweepstakes · Devon · STCA Specialty/MCKC) · raudogshows.com (Hatboro Thursday & Friday).
STCA Raffle Quilt!
Beautiful custom 60×60 quilt, handcrafted in neutral tones with appliquéd Scotties — made and donated by AnnMarie Peterson.
Tickets $5 each or five for $20 (mail-in ticket form available from the club).
The drawing will be at the Annual Dinner on Saturday evening, October 3, 2026.
Winner need not be present to win but will pay shipping cost.
Important Information
Important Deadlines
- July 1 — Montgomery All Terrier Trials entries open at 8 a.m. (scoresnmore.com)
- August 12 — STCA/MCKC Catalog Advertising & STCA Specialty Trophy Donations
- August 29 — Host Hotel deadline for the room block
- September 16 — Montgomery All Terrier Agility Trials close · Conformation entries close (Hatboro, STCA, Devon, MCKC)
- September 18 — Deadline to register and pre-pay STCA Meal Reservations
STCA Independent Parent Specialty Show Premium & Judging Program
2026 STCA Independent Parent Specialty Show — Premium List (PDF)
Judge: Mr. Steve Russell · Superintendent: MB-F Inc. (infodog.com)
STCA Independent Sweepstakes Premium & Judging Program - Puppy & Veteran Classes
2026 STCA Independent Sweepstakes Premium List (PDF) — Puppy & Veteran Classes
Judge: Mr. Richard Bumstead
Exhibitors — New Venue at Macungie Park Hall & Cash Prizes!
The STCA Independent Specialty and Sweepstakes will be held at Macungie Memorial Hall on the park grounds. Grooming should be done under the tent ringside and dogs transported to the building. No bathing or blow dryers inside Macungie Hall. All dogs, crates and tables must be removed from the Hall by 3:30 pm Friday after Sweepstakes concludes.
STCA Independent Specialty cash prizes: $200 Best of Breed · $200 Best of Opposite Sex · $100 Best of Winners · $100 Winners Dog · $100 Winners Bitch · $100 1st Bred-By Dog · $100 1st Bred-By Bitch. Altered dogs may enter and compete in the IPS non-regular classes.
STCA Sweepstakes cash prizes: $50 Best in Sweepstakes and $25 Best of Opposite Sex, both offered by Helen Prince.
Montgomery All Terrier Trials cash prizes: $50 High in Trial — Obedience/Rally (Sept 30) · $50 High in Trial — Agility (Sept 29 & Oct 1).
Montgomery All Terrier Trials — Performance & Companion Events
Monday, Sept 28 – Thursday, Oct 1 (Terrier breeds only — and more!) · In the Net Sports Complex, Palmyra, PA.
Sept 29: Agility, Terrier only (STCA sponsored day) · Sept 30: Obedience/Rally (STCA sponsored day) · Oct 1: Agility, All-Breed (STCA sponsored day).
Check scoresnmore.com for premium lists and the full week of performance activities.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Scottish Terrier Club of America (STCA) specifically disclaims any responsibility for any physical or financial loss, and/or harm to those who choose to participate at a club sponsored event, meeting or venue during COVID-19 or any other pandemic. This includes, but is not limited to: volunteers, exhibitors, handlers and their assistants, attendees, judges, vendors, and all guests who choose to participate or attend a club-sponsored event, and which as a result of their participation or attendance develop or sustain any physical illness such as COVID-19 or any other pandemic, that results in their physical or economic loss and/or injury.