2026 Events
TCATC welcomes past, present, and future Airedale owners to join in club activities. Based in Minnesota, the club offers a variety of activities such as grooming, tracking, obedience, fun days, and social events and hosts an annual specialty show, sweepstakes, obedience, and trials. Both members and non-members are encouraged to get involved in club activities and meetings.
Board Meetings – 7 pm (Zoom meetings): Meeting Invite Link: https://stthomas.zoom.us/j/98539141308
February 1
2026
Annual Winter Party
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Location: Isaak Walton League Lodge, Brooklyn Park, MN
To help ensure appropriate food amounts, RSVP by January 29, 2026, to TCATC1975@gmail.com
Click on the flyer image to view details.
February 20 - 22
2026
Pheasants Forever - National Pheasant Fest
SHOW HOURS Friday: 12:00 – 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 – 5:30 pm Sunday: 9:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center
Scott Lichty and crew will be hosting the Airedale Terrier booth on Bird Dog Alley (booth #653), and we’d love for you to stop by to say hello.
For anyone planning to come on Friday: the event kicks off with a bird dog parade at 11:00 AM, just before the doors open. Airedale Terriers will be leading the way as the first breed in the lineup of about 40 breeds taking part.
March 14
2026
TCATC Activity Day + Member Meeting
Saturday, March 14 from 9:30 – 2 pm,
Member Meeting from 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Bloomington Obedience Training Club
8127 Pleasant Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55420
RSVP to Anita Smits smitlich@msn.com
April 25
2026
Annual Meeting + Airedale Fun Day
A day filled with Airedale fun! Join us for an introduction to barn hunt, plus take a turn on our Rally Obedience Course. Lunch will be provided by the Club.
The Annual meeting will include the election for 2026 open Board positions.
Please RSVP to TCATC1975@gmail.com by Thursday, April 23rd for lunch headcount.
Time: 9 - 1:30 Annual Meeting + Lunch
Location:
For the Love of Dogs
2415 Pilot Knob Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
$25 fee per family to participate in both dog activities. This fee is to help cover instructor costs.
No fee is required to attend the annual meeting. Pre-pay via PayPal: Send $26.25 to paypal.me/TCATC
Cash, Check, or PayPal will be accepted the day of event
May 9
2026
TCATC Grooming Day
1 – 4 pm,
Arrive between 12:30-1pm to set up
Alex Polikowsky, professional groomer and Terrier handler, will be joining us to provide grooming tips for both hand stripped and pet Airedales. Alex will perform a demonstration for Strip and Clip grooming.
Location: The Greater Dog
1815 Greeley St. S #3
Stillwater, MN 55082
For more information about club activities or membership, Contact Us
Please check back for confirmation of dates and flyers that will be added to the web site with further information.