Newcomers

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Are you new to the Lewiston Dog Show?

We created this webpage for newcomers just like you. We'll include some hints and insights that should help you better enjoy your Lewiston Dog Show experience.

We strive to keep this event enjoyable and affordable. We appreciate your partnership in achieving these goals!

About this Show:

Our Lewiston Dog Show event occurs for four (4) consecutive days (Friday through Monday) on the third (3rd) weekend in April of each year. Show site location is the Nez Perce Fairgrounds in Lewiston, Idaho.

Show cost: You'll find that our Entry Fees and other costs are typically lower than many other shows in our region. We do this on purpose - as we continue in partnership with our dog fancy community to keep this annual event alive and thriving.

Conformation, Obedience and most Rally Events are held indoors and the Rings are matted.

Reserved Grooming areas are available for a small fee and the reservation form can be found in our Premium or you can download our Reserved Grooming 2008 form. If you need Reserved Grooming, plan ahead and mail your reservation request well in advance. Lots of electrical outlets.

Not-Reserved Grooming (Open) areas are available, although this is a small area that is usually quickly taken after the show site opens to exhibitors on Thursday. Some electrical outlets.

Large Dog Wash area with running Hot and Cold water.

Reserved Parking for Campers and RVs is available for a small fee. Click HERE to learn more about Reserved Parking. It's important to plan ahead and mail your Reserved Parking Request Form well in advance.

Limited Potable Water available. Local Dump Site for RVs.

Daily Parking is available on-site for a small daily fee and you cannot pre-reserve this type of parking (you just show up). You can also pay for all 4-days' parking at once and get a slight discount. Daily Parking fees are due upon arrival in the parking lot. The Nez Perce Fairgrounds Parking Lot is very large, mostly paved and is On-Site at the east side of the main building. (Only show committee and reserved parking can park elsewhere on premises - Daily Parking is for everyone else).

Vendors are by invitation only. However, we welcome applications from all vendors. We reserve the right to select only those vendors we want at our show. Generally speaking, we usually have vendors for various dog supplies, for food (human and canine), photographer, semen collection/storage and more.

Weather:

The good news is that the Lewiston Dog Show is held completely indoors, with the exception of a couple of the Rally dates.

During April, Lewiston weather can be unpredictable. Quite often, the days can become fairly warm and then the weather will significantly cool as the sun goes down. Some years, our days have been very hot while other years brought days that were quite cold. Once in awhile, it may even snow. So it's a good idea to keep updated on local weather forecasts (like the one found on our website) and plan accordingly.

It's wise to always bring a moderate coat or jacket and other items to protect from cold, sun, rain and wind. Plan on fairly cool mornings and evenings, at the least.

Even though our venue is completely indoors (except 2 days of Rally) and grooming areas are generally inside a shelter, your dog(s) may need extra weather protection, as well. It can be a good idea to bring along items to help provide shade and relief from a blaring sun, refuge from possible strong winds and/or rain and protection from very cool mornings and evenings.

For April, average daily high is about 60 degrees and average daily low is about 40 degrees.

Lewiston Weather Forecast, ID (83501)

Local Area:

Lewiston, Idaho is very connected with Clarkston, Washington. These two towns are so close together that, if you're not a local, it can be easy to leave one town and enter the other without knowing it. Basically, the two towns are divided by the Snake River. Lewiston is East of the Snake River and Clarkston is West of it.

Coming down southbound (from the north) on US-95, you'll come down a very steep, winding and long hill to get into Lewiston.

Coming in from US-12, you'll drive along the Snake (Clearwater) River as you come into town.

When you come into Lewiston from US-12 or US-95, you'll want to turn southbound onto 21st Street. Be aware that 21st Street becomes Thain Road. Also, be aware that 21st Street (aka, Thain Road) is a VERY steep and long hill.

21st St (Thain Road) is a busy road with lots of shopping and restaurant opportunities between about Main Street and 19th Street. Most area hotels are not too far from this area, as well.

If you're arriving in Lewiston from either US-12 or US95, you'll need to drive (climb) Thain Road (21st Street) in a southbound direction if you'd like to head toward the Nez Perce Fairgrounds (show site).

SHOPPING

Area PET STORES:

Bob's Pet & Pond, located on Thain Road at the intersection of 11th & Thain

                  ---> Bob's Pet & Pond always sponsors some of our show prizes!!

           Bob's carries pet foods like these: Canidae, California Natural, EVO, Innova,

           Eagle Pack, Evangers, Royal Canin and more. Price Breaks available for higher

           volume purchases. Open Weekdays and Saturday. Closed Sunday.

Petco: located on hill in shopping center adjacent to Home Depot.

(No Petsmart is located in Lewiston area at this time)

Some department stores to be found in Lewiston are (in no particular order):

	Costco    (near Motel-6 in Clarkston just over bridge from downtown Lewiston)
	Walmart (at Thain Road, near top of hill)
	Shopko  (at Thain Road, mid-climb of hill)
	K-Mart (at Thain Road, beginning climb of hill)
	JC Penneys (at Mall, just off Thain, near Zaney's)
	Macy's (at Mall, just off Thain, near Zaney's)
	Gottchalks (at Mall, just off Thain, near Zaney's)
	Sears
	Home Depot (near Safeway, turn off Thain at Red Lobster, climb hill)
	and more.

Some stores THAT ARE NOT found in Lewiston: Petsmart, Target.

The main Mall is just off Thain Road on 19th Street.

If you'd like to learn more about Shopping in the Lewiston Area, here's the weblink to the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce website:

http://www.lewistonchamber.org/shopping.htm

RESTAURANTS

There are some really great restaurants available in the Lewiston-Clarkston area. However, only a small handful of restaurants in the immediate area of the show-site / fairgrounds. Plan accordingly.

Click HERE to view our restaurant list

If you really want to learn more about Lewiston, here's a weblink to some City Data:

http://www.city-data.com/city/Lewiston-Idaho.html