2027 National Show Dates
National show dates: April 9-16, 2027
Location: Purina Events Center, Gray Summit, MO
Schedule
To be determined
Announcements
News and announcements about the Nationals will be posted here as information becomes available.
Futurity will be on Monday, April 12.
Sweepstakes will be on Tuesday, April 13.
Premium Lists
Will be posted when available.
Health & Genetics
OFA Eye Exams –
Monday, May 13th -start at 9am, time slots will be assigned prior to exam day.
Day-of exams ONLY available if all spots are not filled – 40 spots available.
(ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED)
– Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, MS
PHA Testing –
Monday – Wednesday, 2pm – 5pm, RV spot D1
In the event of rain PHA blood draws will occur in the Service Building adjacent to the exercise yards by RV Parking.
(CLOSED)
Paw Prints Genetics will be set up at the Health and Genetics table in the main hall.
For the nationals Paw Prints has a discount coupon code for online orders. 40% off order or 50% off 5+ tests.
USASA members only. To get discount code log onto your member account and go to member area.
PHA and Paw Prints testing available onsite during the National Specialty.
Click here for Information
Futurity Information
Forms & Online Payments
Grooming Online Payment (Closed)
Top 20 Competition Online Form(Closed)
Top 20 Tickets Online Payment (Closed)
Forms & Online Payments
Host Hotel
Wildwood Hotel
2801 Fountain Place
WildwoACod, MO 63040
636-733-9100
Cut off March 8
$94-$138 depending on night and room type
Dog fee $30 1-2 dogs, $60 3-4 dogs
15 miles from Purina
Pinemark
866 S. Outer Rd
St. Clair, MO 63077
636-629-1000
Cut off March 9
$139+
If booked online, pet fee is waived if stating you are attending the USASA National at Purina
13 miles down I44 to Purina
Additional hotel in the area –
Holiday Inn Six Flags
4901 Six Flags Rd.
Eureka, MO 63025
636-938-6661
No contract
4 miles from Purina down I44.
National Show Chair & Conformation Chair
National Show Chair
Martha Beale
3026 Old Mill Run
Grapevine, TX 76051
214-460-7596
mshelbybeale@me.com
Conformation Chair
Bridgid Nolan
bridgid@helixaussies.com
312-231-2451
Performance Show Chairs
Kathrin Johnson
6814 114th Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
806-470-0430
rainydayaussies@aol.com
Assistant Chair
Derek Johnson
windfish1@yahoo.com
Futurity Chair
Nicki Williams
1523 Four Mile Rd
Allegany, NY 14706
716-969-3735
futurity@australianshepherds.org
Scentwork Secretary
Elizabeth Dinkins
4600 Hockaday Place
Columbia, MO 65202
elizabeth@neverclever.com
573-355-6342
2027 Nationals Judges*
Conformation Judges*
Futurity– TBD
Sweepstakes– Mary Detor
Dogs – Danelle Brown (regular thru WD, Veteran Dog, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch)
Bitches – Carmen Battaglia (regular thru WB, Veteran Bitch)
Breed – Jeff Margeson (Pee Wee, Juniors, BOB)
*Judges Subject to changes
Performance Judges*
Obedience & Rally:
Sandy Hawkins, Chair
Aimee Kincaid
Linda Scanlon
Agility:
Kate Johnson, Chair
Peter Liu
Mary Mullen
Herding:
TBD, Chair
Carol Ann Hartnagle
Cappy Pruett
Scent Work:
Becky Barnes, Chair
Ellen Heavner
Robin Visniski
Fastcat:
Jessica Kachur, Chair
Dave Esherick , co-Chair
TBD
Also offering Trick Dog, and CGC.
We also have some exciting events and activities planned.
*Judges Subject to changes
Judges Education
Judges Education Coordinator
Rhonda Silveria
jec@australianshepherds.org
For more information about judges education events during the Nationals.
Additional Show Committee Chairs
Decorations Chair-Adrianne Tullier
Grooming Chair– Vicki Tullier
Awards Chair – Bridgid Nolan
Logo Booth – Kolette Frazier
Catalog Advertising – Matt Mullin
Chief Conformation Ring Steward – Kimber Shields
Decorations – Adrianne Tullier, Mary Detor, Brenda Moore
Education – Jeff Margeson
Gala – Kelley Catterson & Kate Johnson
Grooming Reservations – Vicki Tullier
Hospitality – Vicki Wehrle
Judges Education – Rhonda Silveria
Juniors – Ben Swanson
MVA Scoring – Derek Johnson
Souvenirs, Logo & Catalog Sales – Kolette Frazier Winstead and Nancy Butler
Top 20 – Kate Johnson
Trophies, Rosettes – National Show Committee
Ribbons – Joyce Siddall & Crystal Philbrook
Vendors – Becky Barnes
Welcome Event – Kelley Catterson
Conformation, Rally & Obedience Superintendent & Show Secretary
2027 USASA National schedule:
TENTATIVE NATIONALS 2027 SCHEDULE*
subject to change; keep checking back for updates.
Futurity will be on Monday, April 12.
Sweepstakes will be on Tuesday, April 13.
2026 USASA National schedule: subject to change; keep checking back for updates.
Friday – Aussie only Agility
Saturday– Aussie only Agility
Sunday – Coffee and Donuts sponsored by Purina!
Aussie only Agility
Monday – Futurity, Maturity, and Best of the Best
Aussie only Herding Trial
Scent Work
FastCat
Tuesday – Sweepstakes
All Breed Herding Trials
Scent Work
FastCat
Chuck a Duck during lunch
Wednesday – Regular Dog Classes to WD, Veteran Dogs, Stud Dogs, Brood Bitchs, Brace
Obedience Aussie Only
Rally Aussie Only
FastCat
MVA Evaluation
Chuck a Duck during lunch
Top 20 Competition
Gala, including Juniors Year End Awards
Thursday – Coffee and Donuts sponsored by Purina!
Regular Bitch Classes to WB, Veteran Bitches
MVA Awards
Obedience Aussie Only
Rally Aussie Only
Chuck a Duck during lunch
Annual Membership Meeting
Friday – Pee Wee
Junior Showmanship
Best of Breed
*Subject to changes