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January Dog Show Ranks Top 20 in Southeastern United States

The largest dog show in the state of Florida has been named one of the top 20 events in the Southeastern United States. Florida Classic Clusters, featuring American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Shows is the recipient of this prestigious award. The event is ranked by the Southeast Tourism Society, comprised of twelve southern states.

Taking place January 10-14 and January 16-20, 2008 in the Tampa Bay area (Brooksville, FL), Florida Classic Clusters (www.floridaclassicpark.com) is hosted by five Kennel Clubs (Clearwater, Inverness, Manatee, Pasco and Tampa Bay). Each day of competition, more than 150 different breeds of dog may be shown, culminating in Best of Show. The public can also enjoy obedience trials, rally trials and free tours to learn all about AKC dog shows. Visitors can go behind the scenes and learn how a dog is judged, meet dog handlers and more.

WHEN: January 10 - 14 AND January 16 - 20, 2008 (note: there are no shows on January 15)8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day

WHERE: Florida Classic Park

5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL 34602

COST:ADMISSION IS FREE.Parking is $5.

SPECIAL DATES:

Monday January 14th is "SENIOR DAY." Seniors at least 60 years old receive free parking, when mentioned at the parking gate.

Friday January 18th is "KIDS DAY." The first 100 children (ages 15 and under) who take the free AKC show tour will receive a free baseball cap. School is closed that day for some Tampa Bay area schools (Hernando, Pinellas and Manatee counties.) Citrus county schools have early dismissal.

FUN FACTS:

*People from all over the world come to compete. There were approximately 18,000 entries last year! Florida Classic Clusters hosts the largest dog show in the state (www.floridaclassicpark.com

ABOUT THE SOUTHEAST TOURISM SOCIETY:

The Southeast Tourism Society is a non-profit organization, made up of members from: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Kelly Farnan - 727-709-5252 or Kelly @ FetchingCommunications.com

Jen Gross - 727-641-3595 or Jen @ FetchingCommunications.com

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