schedule for GRtB 2026 (updated as activities are planned)

Thursday, October 8th:

Vending and raffle/silent auction bidding in the Convention Center from 10am til 5pm.

11AM - Noon Speaker: Gillian Lee, Gillian's Greyhound Adoption - "Greyhound Rehabilitation: Maintaining Mobility, Function & Quality of Life - From Neurologic to Orthopedic to Medical to Age-Related Hind-End Weakness." 

Gillian will use real-world case studies to explore practical approaches to supporting greyhounds with hind-end weakness and changing mobility needs. From therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular retraining to rehabilitation modalities, adaptive equipment, and home management, her approach centers on meeting each dog where they are, continually reassessing their needs, and focusing on preserving function, independence, comfort, and quality of life.   

1-2PM Speaker: Joanne Bast, Celebrating Greyhounds Calendars -  "Greyt Shots!"  

A fun  interactive workshop to help you take better photos  with your Smartphone of your hound and in general. Bring your photos to share. We'll bring some, too, and have some fun. 

2:30PM: Early Arrival Hound Walk for hounds big & small at Burton's Island Trail, Delaware Seashore State Park. For more information...  

3-4PM Speaker: Dana Peterson & ???, "Pet Therapy Work for Behind the LIne"   

3:30PM: Walking Tour of Historic Lewes - tour starts at 110 Shipcarpenter St, Lewes, DE 19958. The limit is 15 people per tour time at $10 a person. Use this link to register:   https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historiclewes/items/313286/calendar/2026/10/?full-items=yes 

6PM - 9PM: Beer & Biscuit Mixer - Aqua Grill, 57 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, Happy Hour drink prices will be available to all registered attendees wearing a GRtB wristband. Thursday specials are $12 burgers and $3 domestic beers.

Friday, October 9th:

Vending and raffle/silent auction bidding in the Convention Center from 10am til 5pm.

10AM - Noon: Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per tour (dogs are allowed) at $45 per person. Register on the Registration & Store page. Arrive at  213 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 at least 15 minutes early.

10:30: Walking Tour of Historic Lewes - tour starts at 110 Shipcarpenter St, Lewes, DE 19958. The limit is 15 people per tour time at $10 a person. Use this link to register:   https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historiclewes/items/313286/calendar/2026/10/?full-items=yes 

11AM - Noon Speaker: Dr. Renee Boggs, DVM, "Greyhound Health & Medical Conditions" 

12:30AM - 2:30PM: Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per tour (dogs are allowed) at $45 per person. Register on the Registration & Store page. Arrive at  213 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 at least 15 minutes early. 

12:30PM: Walking Tour of Historic Lewes - tour starts at 110 Shipcarpenter St, Lewes, DE 19958. The limit is 15 people per tour time at $10 a person. Use this link to register:   https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historiclewes/items/313286/calendar/2026/10/?full-items=yes 

1-2PM Speaker: Annette Romero, Mary Sutula & Alexis Geddes from BFG Kuwait 

As greyhounds get harder to find and adopt, have you ever considered adopting their smaller first cousins, SALUKIS? BFG (Become a Foster Guardian) Kuwait is a non-profit, volunteer-led group that has been saving dogs and cats in Kuwait for over a decade including the beautiful salukis, whose personality and traits are so greyhound-like. The group's work begins in Kuwait, where the on-the-ground team rescues animals from unsafe conditions. After providing medical and compassionate care, the volunteer network expands to Maryland, where the dogs are placed in foster homes.

The group will bring some beautiful salukis to the presentation and discuss their work as well as the similarities and differences between greyhounds and salukis. If you’ve ever considered a smaller version of a greyhound with all the familiar lovable qualities (roaching, snuggling, quiet, clean, silly), you’ll love this presentation.  

2:30PM: Walking Tour of Historic Lewes - tour starts at 110 Shipcarpenter St, Lewes, DE 19958. The limit is 15 people per tour time at $10 a person. Use this link to register:   https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historiclewes/items/313286/calendar/2026/10/?full-items=yes 

3-4PM Speaker: Leon Giguere, manager at Online Kennel, TriState Greyhound Racing, Cross Lanes, WV

"Daily Life for Racing Greyhounds"

Have you ever wondered what life was like for your adopted greyhound before s/he became a couch ornament or a slacker taking up space on your bed? Leon will be discussing the daily routines for racing greyhounds while they're at the track, from wake-up in the morning until lights-out at night.

5:30PM: Nittany Greyhounds Ice Cream Social, Adams Oceanfront Hotel Parking Lot, Dewey Beach

Saturday, October 10th:

Vending in the Convention Center from 9am til 4pm. Bidding on raffle & silent auction items will close at 2pm.  

10-11AM Speaker: Jerry Rollyson, Cathin Bishop & Brenda Dingwall, Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club - "Fun Things You Can do With Your Dog"

Instructors from the Salisbury Kennel Club will introduce a variety of activities designed to help you build a strong bond with your dog. Cathin Bishop who holds multiple titles in Agility, will share insight into this exciting sport with her titled Papillion. Jerry Rolllyson, a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluator and instructor for the Kennel Club, will demonstrate and discuss Rally Obedience and Scent Work with her Champion Portuguese Water Dog. Brenda Dingwall, a member of Pets on Wheels of Delmarva, will discuss therapy dog work and how to register your dog in the PAL (Purebred Alternative Listing) program with AKC. She will be working with her Husky who is a registered PAL dog and holds titles in Trick Dog Advanced, Therapy Dog, and CGC. By exploring these programs, you’ll strengthen your teamwork and deepen your relationship with your dog.

10AM-Noon: Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per tour (dogs are allowed) at $45 per person. Register on the Registration & Store page. Arrive at  213 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 at least 15 minutes early. 

11AM - Pastor Roy will do a blessing in the park next to the Convention Center for senior dogs and any other dogs that can't attend the blessing at the bonfire

12PM: Greyhound Yoga with Alisha (only registered attendees may participate) Due to space limitations in the speaker's room, yoga will be limited to 25 participants and one dog per person. There will be a sign-up sheet at the registration table starting on Friday 10/9 at noon; first come, first served. Bring your own towel or yoga mat...and your sense of humor! 

12:30PM - 2:30PM: Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per tour (dogs are allowed) at $45 per person. Register on the Registration & Store page. Arrive at  213 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 at least 15 minutes early.

2PM: Silent auction, 50/50 raffle & quilt raffle winners will be announced. Silent auction winners must be present when winners' names are called. Otherwise, the next highest bidder will be the winner. 

Quilt raffle & 50/50 raffle winners must be present for the drawings. If not, another ticket will be chosen.

Winners will be drawn for each bag raffle item and names will be posted. Winners will have until 3:30 to pick up their items. 

3PM: Venderopoly winners will be announced. Winners will have until 4pm to claim their prizes. 

4PM - 6PM: Yappy Hour at Mama Maria's Restaurant & Beach Bar, Coastal Highway & McKinley Street. Dogs are welcome in the outside seating area and at the bar area inside. Dine-in before going to the bonfire or grab a pizza or some subs to eat on the beach! 

6PM: Bonfire on the Beach in Dewey & Blessing of the Hounds with Pastor Roy. Bring chairs, blankets, food and drinks. We'll provide the fire, music and companionship!

Sunday, October 11th:

No vending in the Convention Center

10AM: Parade on the Rehoboth Boardwalk starting at Grenoble Place, six blocks north of the Rehoboth bandstand. This year's parade theme is Old MacDonald Had a HOUND E-I-E-I-O!