Schedule of Events
2026 TENTATIVE ABC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TO PLAN YOUR TRAVEL
PLAN FOR JUDGING ON FRIDAY, MAY 8, TO END LATER THAN NORMAL
ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CONSULT JUDGING PROGRAM FOR EXACT TIMES.
| Time | Location | |
| 3:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. | Entries Accepted for Obedience “C” Match | Veterans Hall |
| 3:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. | Obedience “C” Match | Veterans Hall |
| Indianapolis Salon A | ||
| Consult JP | American Boxer Club Specialty hosted by Central Indiana Boxer Club | Liberty Hall |
| Consult JP | First Obedience Trial, First Rally Trial | Veterans Hall |
| Consult JP | Second Obedience Trial, Second Rally Trial | Veterans Hall |
| Consult JP | Futurity Classes followed by Maturity Classes | Liberty Hall |
| 1/2 hr after OB/RL | Parade of Performance Titleholders | Liberty Hall |
| 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | ABCF Auction Item Drop Off and Check In | Harrison Room |
| TBA | Health Research Committee Meeting | TBD |
| 4:00 P.M. | Top Twenty Handlers Meeting | Indianapolis Salon D |
| 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M | American Boxer Club Hospitality Sponsored by the American Boxer Club Member Clubs. Join us for great food. | Freedom Hall |
| Consult JP | American Boxer Club Specialty hosted by Boxer Club of So. Cal.(entry limited to 200) | Liberty Hall |
| Consult Separate JP | Agility (Indoors) | Off Premises |
| 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. | Echocardiogram by Dr. Luis Dos Santos - go to https://americanboxerclub.org/echocardiogram/ to book | Indianapolis Salon E |
| 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. | ABCF Auction Items Drop Off and Check In | Harrison Room |
| 3:00 P.M. | Member Club Presidents’ Meeting | Patriot Boardroom |
| 4:00 P.M. | Welcome to Prospective New Members Meeting | Patriot Boardroom |
| 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. | Top Twenty Cocktail Reception - Private Party by Invitation Only | Indianapolis Salon D |
| 8:00 P.M. | Top 20 Competition 37th Anniversary (Cash Bar) - Cocktail Attire | Liberty Hall |
| Consult JP | American Boxer Club Specialty hosted by Dallas Boxer Club (entry limited to 200) | Liberty Hall |
| Consult Separate JP | Agility (Indoors) | Off Premises |
| 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. | Echocardiogram by Dr. Luis Dos Santos - go to https://americanboxerclub.org/echocardiogram/ to book | Indianapolis Salon E |
| 6:30 P.M. | Dinner & Auction for American Boxer Charitable Foundation | Grand Ballroom |
| Consult Separate JP | Scent Work Trials | Veterans Hall |
| Consult JP | American Boxer Club Specialty 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition Followed by Regular Dog Classes Followed by Veteran Dogs 6 to 8 Years, 8 to 10 Years and 10 Years & Over Followed by Stud Dog Classes | Liberty Hall |
| 1/2 hr after class judging | Parade of Champions & Grand Champions | Liberty Hall |
| 1/2 hr After Parade | Boxer U - Boxer Excellence presented by Tim Hutchings | Liberty Hall |
| 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. | Echocardiogram by Dr. Luis Dos Santos - go to https://americanboxerclub.org/echocardiogram/ to book | Indianapolis Salon E |
| 1:30 P.M. | American Boxer Charitable Foundation Board Meeting | Patriot Boardroom |
| 3:30 P.M. | ABC Board of Directors Meeting | Patriot Boardroom |
| 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. | Social With Refreshments | Grand Ballroom |
| 7:30 P.M. | Nicola J. Mason, BVetMed, PhD, DACVIM, FRCVS Seminar Followed by ABC Annual General Meeting | Grand Ballroom |
| Immediately followed by a Board Reorganization Meeting | Patriot Boardroom | |
| Consult JP | Regular Bitch Classes Followed by Veteran Bitches 6 to 8 Years, 8 to 10 Years and 10 Years & Over Followed by Brood Bitches | Liberty Hall |
| 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. | Echocardiogram by Dr. Luis Dos Santos - go to https://americanboxerclub.org/echocardiogram/ to book | Indianapolis Salon E |
| 1:00 P.M. | Judges’ Education Program Contact: Sandy Orr, Judges’ Education (402) 659-8484 E-mail: sorrkid@outlook.com | Indianapolis Salon D |
| Followed by Hands-On | Liberty Hall | |
| 6:30 pm | ABC Annual Awards & Banquet | Grand Ballroom |
| Consult JP | Junior Showmanship Competition, Brace Class, Specialty Intersex and Best Bred-by-Exhibitor | Liberty Hall |