Border Terrier Club of America 2027 National Specialty
May 29 – June 5, 2027
Douglas County Fairgrounds
500 Fairgrounds Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80104
Directions to the Show Site
The Fairgrounds are centrally located between Denver and Colorado Springs, one mile east of Interstate 25 in Castle Rock, Exit 181.
Directions from the North:
Take I-25 south to the Plum Creek Exit #181. Turn left at the signal onto Plum Creek Parkway. Go east on Plum Creek Parkway, approximately one mile to Fairgrounds Road (the 3rd signal light). Turn left on Fairgrounds Road.
Directions from the South:
Take I-25 north to the Plum Creek Exit #181. Turn right onto Plum Creek Parkway at the signal light. Go east on Plum Creek Parkway, approximately one mile to Fairgrounds Road. Turn left on Fairgrounds Road.
Directions from Parker (Earthdog Site):
Take Highway 86 to Perry Street just past the railroad tracks and turn left. Go to Plum Creek Parkway and turn left. Go east on Plum Creek Parkway approximately 1/2 mile to Fairgrounds Road. Turn left on Fairgrounds Road.
RV Reservations
RV PARKING for Border Terrier National Specialty
Overnight parking for RVs will be available at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Specialty Site. All RV/Campers staying overnight at the Douglas County Fairgrounds must make reservations and park in their assigned spaces. The parking area will be restricted to RV/campers, guests and their dogs only. Parking will be available from Friday, May 28th to Sat June 5th.
There are approximately 70 RV spaces available throughout the Fairgrounds. Spaces will be assigned according to size, space availability, electrical needs and the order in which reservation forms are received. Please designate your parking location preferences on the form. We will do everything we can do to accommodate your request; however, we can make no guarantees.
If you plan to use a generator, you must use an exhaust system with an extension to reduce fumes.
RV Reservations
- Open October 1, 2026 12:00 pm, Mountain
- Close April 1, 2027 at 6:00 pm, Mountain
If you prefer to mail in your RV Reservation and check, please click here to download the RV Parking form. Otherwise, please visit the online RV Reservation form to reserve your RV Spot.
Fees: $45.00 per night for 30 to 50 amp and $35.00 for dry camping.
RV parking refunds will not be made after the close of entries.
- Please make your reservations early.
- All parking is at your own risk. Neither the BTCA nor the Fairgrounds assumes any responsibility for loss or damage to your vehicle (s) or personal property.
- Reservations will be confirmed by email
- Pumper truck and water fill service information will be available later
RV PARKING for Earthdog is at Rocky Mountain Earthdog Site. The Earthdog test site is approximately 45 minutes from the Show site. Earthdog RV dry parking is available for a $25 fee. RVs will be admitted no sooner than 10AM on Saturday May 29, 2027. Departure is no later than 12:00 PM on Monday May 31, 2027.
Contact person for Earthdog Camping: Liz Hampton at justearthdog@gmail.com
Douglas County Fairgrounds Property Map
2027 Host Hotel
HOST HOTEL information: The link to the Host Hotels (one dog friendly and one no dogs allowed) are now on the Specialty Webpage and ready for reservations.
The hotels are 4 1/2 miles from the Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center, and 42 miles from the Denver International Airport.
Click here to access the Host Hotel Information.
Silent Auction Donations
In Search of…Silent Auction Donations
Please consider making a donation to the 2027 BTCA silent & live auctions, to be held at the National Specialty in Castle Rock, CO. It is through your generosity that we are able to continue offering fun, information and competitive events.
Ways to donate:
- Bring your item with you to Colorado
- Send it with a friend
- Ship it to: Casey DePriest, 2115 E 14th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Questions: Contact Valerie Christensen, Redheadvalerie@mac.com
Welcome Party Fundraiser
We are now accepting donations for the BTCA 2027 National Specialty Welcome Party.
For online donations, please visit https://specialty.btcoa.org/welcome-party-fundraiser/
For mailed donations (in any amount), please send to:
Roy Bartholomay, Specialty Treasurer
910 Shale Drive
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-444
Checks made out to BTCA2027. Please indicate on your check that this is a donation for the Welcome Party.
Please indicate how you would like your donation to appear in public recognition of your support. Kennel Name, Corporate or Business name, your legal name, or anonymously.
Much appreciation to Heather Brown and Michelle Baur for chairing our event.
Questions please contact: Heather Brown neverbend48@gmail.com
Bachelors in Colorado
BTCA National Specialty 2027 is excited to offer a ‘Stud Dog Social’ during the National Specialty week in Castle Rock, CO. Scheduled for Tuesday June 1st, 2027 4 pm to 6 pm James R Sullivan Building.
The goal of the Stud Dog Social is to broaden our education by seeing dogs up close from other regions and learning how they might enhance breeding programs. While this is a social event, it should be viewed first and foremost as educational.
- Owners of participating stud dogs are encouraged to bring their own table, chair, pedigrees, pictures, titles and health testing records as well as any information on puppies he has produced for information packets. Information about fresh chilled or frozen semen encouraged.
- Provide breeders a chance to see dogs in person – whether new, retired or currently competing.
- Help newer members connect with established breeders in a welcoming environment.
Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and Beer & Wine & Soda Pop will be offered.
Coming soon: Online stud registration will be available on the BTCA specialty website.