HOAKC Show Information

Independence Events Center Floorplan

Site Plan

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Heart of America
Combined Specialties (1)
Wednesday 8/19/2009
Heart of America
Combined Specialties (2)
Friday 8/21/2009
Leavenworth Kennel Club
All-Breed (1)
Thursday 8/20/2009
Leavenworth Kennel Club
All-Breed (2)
Friday 8/21/2009
Heart of America Kennel Club
All-Breed (1)
Saturday 8/22/2009
Heart of America Kennel Club
All-Breed (2)
Sunday 8/23/2009

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Come See Blitz!
Heart of America Cluster Shows

Show Location
Independence Events Center
19100 E. Valley View Parkway
Independence, Missouri     64055


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Driving Directions
From the East or West
I-70 (east side of Kansas City) to Exit 17. South on Little Blue Parkway to E. Valley View Parkway. West to Events Center.

From the North
On either I-29 or I-35 to I-435 on the east side of Kansas City. South on I-435 to I-70. East on I-70 to Exit 17. South on Little Blue Parkway to E. Valley View Parkway. West to Events Center.

From the South
US 71 north to I-470. East on I-470 and then north on I-470 to US 40. East on US 40 to first stop light which is E. Valley View Parkway. North to Events Center.


South entrance to Independence Events Center where exhibitors with a limited number of dogs can enter after parking in the lots on the south side of the Events Center.


East (Main) entrance for spectators. Convenient to spectator parking that will be assigned the east parking lots and for access to the Ticket Office. Dogs will NOT be permitted through the east entrance.
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West side dock area where exhibitors with numerous dogs and vendors will unload. Will provide convenient entry during the shows since exhibitors with RVs and motor homes and vendors will be assigned to park in the west parking lots. Exercise pens might be located in this area.




Grass area on the north side of the Events Center that might be available for exercise pens. No exercise pens will be permitted inside the Events Center.


Concourse area on south side of Events Center where some vendor booths will be located and has access to concession window. Similar vendor area on the east and north sides of the Events Center.

Typical concession window on the Concourse Level (one will be open on both the south and north sides).

President's Bar and Grill located on the south Concourse Level.
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Schedule of Events
Wednesday, March 17 Breed Seminars: (Approved by each breed Parent Club)

If questions, contact: Pat Reynolds, Seminar Chairman
Email or phone (816) 407-7774
OR
Judy Goodin, Show Chairman
Email Judy Goodin

$25 registration fee: Payable at the seminar or mail check in advance payable to Heart of America Kennel Club to Judy Goodin, 4600 Lakeview Drive, Leavenworth, KS 66048-4938

    Room One

  • 1:00 p.m. Yorkshire Terriers by Yorkshire Terrier Club of America
    ~ presented by Carl Yochum

  • 2:30 p.m. Pekingese by Pekingese Club of America
    ~ presented by John French

  • 4:00 p.m. Papillons by Papillon Club of America
    ~ presented by Marcy Wyrens

    Room Two

  • 1:00 p.m. Poodles by Poodle Club of America
    ~ presented by Gina Wieser, AKC Field Rep

  • 2:30 p.m. Bulldogs by Bulldog Club of America
    ~ presented by Wayne Brower

  • 4:00 p.m. Belgian Tervuren by American Belgian Tervuren Club
    ~ presented by Teresa Nash

Breed Specialty Show:

  • Heart of America Poodle Club
    (following breed seminar with ring side tutoring at the Specialty Show)
Thursday, March 18 Leavenworth Kennel Club, Inc. (1)
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  • All-Breed Dog Show
Friday, March 19 Leavenworth Kennel Club, Inc. (2)
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  • All-Breed Dog Show
Saturday, March 20 Heart of America Kennel Club, Inc. (1)
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  • All-Breed Dog Show
  • K-9 Unit Demonstration by "Deputy" Blitz prior to Group judging
  • Breed Specialty Shows:

    • Heart of America Samoyed Club
      (Considers the classes at the Heart of America Kennel Club, Inc. All-Breed Show as its Specialty Show)
    • Show Me Vizsla Club, Inc.
      (Considers the classes at the Heart of America Kennel Club, Inc. All-Breed Show as its Specialty Show)
    • Weimaraner Club of Greater Kansas City, Inc
      (judging will begin 30 minutes after BIS judging at Leavenworth Kennel Club, Inc. All-Breed Show)
    Sunday, March 21 Heart of America Kennel Club, Inc. (2)
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    • All-Breed Dog Show
      (supported entry by Heart of America Miniature Schnauzer Club)
  • K-9 Unit Demonstration by "Deputy" Blitz prior to Group judging
  • Breed Specialty Show:

    • Heart of America Samoyed Club
      (Considers the classes at the Heart of America Kennel Club, Inc. All-Breed Show as its Specialty Show)


    For more information visit the show superintendent site: Jack Onofrio Dog Shows



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