schedule for GRtB 2024 (updated as activities are planned)

Thursday, October 10th:

Vending and raffle/silent auction bidding in the Convention Center from 10am til 5pm; No vending in the Fire Hall.

11AM - Noon Speaker: Gillian Lee -  Hind end Weakness: Age, Geriatric Onset Laryngeal Paralysis Polyneuropathy, Lumbar Stenosis & Spinal Strokes - Helping Our Greyhounds Find Strength   

1-2PM Speaker: Denise Schumitz - Greyhound Adoption: Past, Present and Future  

3-4PM Speaker: Dan Atkinson, dog trainer/behaviorist at US Kennels - Understanding How Dogs Communicate and How to Influence Them to do What Humans Want; Dan will also do a brief Q&A for the last 15 minutes of his session.  

6PM - 9PM: Beer & Biscuit Mixer - Aqua Grill, 57 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, Happy Hour drink prices and half price burgers will be available to all registered GRtB attendees wearing a lime green wristband.

Friday, October 11th:

Vending and raffle/silent auction bidding in the Convention Center from 10am til 5pm; Vending in the Fire Hall from 12-4pm.

9AM - 11AM: Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per tour (dogs are allowed) at $40 per person. Register on the Registration & Store page. Arrive at  213 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 at least 15 minutes early.

10AM: 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/?full-items=yes&flow=no  

11AM - Noon Speaker: Dr. Rob Teti DVM -  Crossing the Threshold: Lessons From and Preparations for Death  

11:30AM: 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/?full-items=yes&flow=no  

11:30AM - 1:30PM: Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per tour (dogs are allowed) at $40 per person. Register on the Registration & Store page. Arrive at  213 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 at least 15 minutes early. 

1-2PM Speaker: Dr. Nicola Mason DVM - Re-thinking treatment of osteosarcoma...using the GreyT immune system 

1PM: 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/?full-items=yes&flow=no  

2PM - 4PM: Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per tour (dogs are allowed) at $40 per person. Register on the Registration & Store page. Arrive at  213 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 at least 15 minutes early.

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/?full-items=yes&flow=no  

3-4PM Speaker: Dan Atkinson, dog trainer/behaviorist at US Kennels - Understanding How Dogs Communicate and How to Influence Them to do What Humans Want; Dan will also do a brief Q&A for the last 15 minutes of his session.    

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

Saturday, October 12th:

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

10-11AM Speaker: Dr. Rob Teti DVM -  Chenoa Manor, a Wabi Sabi World 

10AM-Noon: Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per tour (dogs are allowed) at $40 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

12-2PM: Sighthound Olympic Competitions (only registered attendees may participate)

Events open to Greyhounds only:

Shortest Tail – An homage to all the sweet Happy Tail hounds

Quickest to Start a Nap – Without ANY cue (verbal or visual) from their owner/handler, the first greyhound to lay down is the winner.

Oldest – Oldest greyhound present. Must be verified by a valid Bertillion card or owner must be able to provide accurate racing name to the judges prior to the event for verification on Greyhound Data

Events open to all hound breeds (greyhounds, whippets, Iggys, Borzois, Salukis, Afghans, Podencos, Galgos, Wolfhounds & Scottish Deerhounds)

Fastest Sit – Owner/handler may cue the hound verbally and/or visually (hand signals). Fastest hound with their butt on the ground wins.

Marshmallow Aerial Catch – Owner/handler will toss mini-marshmallows to their hound from a designated distance. The hound who catches the most marshmallows consecutively wins.

Bonnet/Bowler Marathon – Each athlete will be fitted with an elasticized straw hat. The hound who leaves the hat in place the longest without shaking it off wins. 

12:30PM - 2:30PM: Cape Water Tours Boat Tour. The limit is 25 people per tour (dogs are allowed) at $40 per person. Register on the Registration & Store page. Arrive at  213 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 at least 15 minutes early.

2PM: Silent auction and 50/50 raffle winners will be announced. Winners will be drawn for each bag raffle item and names will be posted. Winners will have until 4pm to claim/pick up their items. 

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 13th:

No vending in the Convention Center; Vending in the Fire Hall from 9am - 2pm(ish)

10AM: Parade on the Rehoboth Boardwalk starting at Grenoble Place, six blocks north of the Rehoboth bandstand. This year's parade theme is Greyhounds Go for the Gold!