Welcome to the official web site for Silkenfest!
Silkenfest is the name for the International Silken Windhound Society's national specialty event, which has steadily grown in participation over the years since its inaugural event held in March of 1999.
Silkenfest 2009 will be held at the Purina Farms facility in St. Louis, MO from April 25 through April 28, 2009. For the first time Puppy Sweepstakes classes will be offered in addition to the conformation show, racing, coursing, and health testing.
Get the latest updates and information HERE.
Contacts and Committee Members
Contact the Silkenfest committee: Silkenfest@gmail.com
- Co-Chairs: Victoria Lichtman and Judy Lowther
- SilkenFest Secretary: Bobbie Deis
- SilkenFest Treasurer: Alison Brendel
- Conformation Show Chair: Judy Lowther
- Performance Chair: Mike Leach
- Puppy Sweepstakes Chair: Lee Kemp
- Companion Events Chair: Carol Kirkland
- Health Clinics Coordinator: Michelle Smith
- Vendors Coordinator: Barb Franklin
- Catalog: Alison Brendel
- Web: R. Lynn Shell
- Silent Auction: Barb Franklin
- Welcoming Committee: Gloria Hyland Fisher, Jerilynn Adin Safran
- Ribbons/Rosettes: Gloria Hyland Fisher, Jerilynn Adin Safran
- Trophies: Donna Winton
- Premium List: Bobbie Deis
Best in Specialty 2008
ISWS Rarities Ch. Windspirit Apache Allagante
Judge: Roberto Elinan
