🐾 Maine Critter Gitters Presents: Barn Hunt Workshop! 🐭
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Location: Cumberland Fairgrounds – 197 Blanchard Road, Cumberland, ME 04021
Pre-Entries Close: June 1, 2025
Entry Fees: $6 Instinct | $12 Novice | Sign up for both for $15
Get ready for a day of sniffing, searching, and celebrating the incredible instincts of our canine companions! Whether you’re new to Barn Hunt or looking to fine-tune your skills, this workshop is designed to introduce dogs and handlers to the sport in a fun, welcoming environment.
This event will be run following Barn Hunt Association (BHA) rules and regulations. No Barn Hunt registration number required!
To sign up, fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/gNrCFdfetwz8Lcso8
Schedule:
9:00 am - Noon: Limited public entry to watch club members run their dogs in an official-style demonstration. Two rings will be running - one for Instinct and one for Novice.
Noon - 12:45 pm: Lunch break
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Open “Try-It” time for the public! Come give Barn Hunt a shot in a fun and supportive setting. Try-it sessions will run on BHA regulation Instinct and Novice levels and help prepare you for your first Barn Hunt trial!
Fun ribbons and goodie bags for all participants!
Want to help out? Volunteers get a raffle ticket for a $25 Chewy gift card!
Day-of-show entries will be accepted based on availability. Online payments, checks, and cash accepted.
Reminder: Soiled bales cost $15 each.
The safety of our dogs and rats is our top priority. Exhibitors acknowledge they are familiar with the rules and responsible for their dog’s behavior. Unsafe or disruptive behavior may result in being asked to leave with no refund.
Join us for a day of fun, teamwork, and the thrill of the hunt! Sign up to secure your spot and come play with us!
For questions, contact: Toni Ferger at
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Workshop Trainers: Abby O’Brien & Kyrstin Cote
Event Committee: Pam Pultz, Sabrina Cabral, Mikayla Lindsay
Find complete Barn Hunt rules at: www.barnhunt.com
Check COVID-19 rules at:
https://barnhunt.com/covidrules_04172020.pdf
Also check out other Workshops in Cumberland Center, Sports events in Cumberland Center.
