WHAT: The annual Bird Dog Parade will once again kick-off the 2018 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on February 16-18. All parade participants will walk the parade route to the ribbon cutting ceremony that will open up the weekend show. This event is unique to National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic and is highly attended. Last year in Minneapolis, we had 100 dogs participate representing 44 different sporting dog breeds.
WHEN: Parade check-in will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the Sioux Falls Denny Sanford Premier Center. Each dog owner along with their bird dog will walk the parade route, stopping on the parade stage where your name, dog’s name and breed will be announced before each pair continues to the show floor. The parade will begin around 11:00 a.m. and should last about 45 minutes.
*NOTE* We have reached capacity for the Parade unless you have one of our missing breeds. Please check this link before submitting a registration form.
SIGN-UP: Please fill out and return the Bird Dog Parade Sign-Up Sheet by January 31st to Grace Whipple at gwhipple@pheasantsforever.org. There is a limit for how many dogs from each breed can participate. Register now to secure your spot.
CONTACT: Grace Whipple at gwhipple@pheasantsforever.org or Emy Marier at emarier@pheasantsforever.org / 651.209.4973.