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  Page Updated:  1/10/2008  sc

VENDOR INFORMATION: 
Vendors are welcome at all of our trials.  Vendor spots are available for $10 per day.  Vendors who are current Pals & Paws members are free.  Non-profit groups or clubs, please contact the Trial Chair listed above for more information.

Trial Locations

St. John's County Fairgrounds

St. John's County Fairgrounds is a covered arena with packed dirt ring surfaces.  Each ring is 100' x 100'.  There is is crating space in the covered arena both on dirt and in the bleacher area, (a new addition was recently added).  There are indoor restrooms and a food vendor will be available.

The St. Johns County Fairgrounds are located on State Road 207 about 7 miles west of Interstate 95 near St. Augustine. 

From the South:  I-95 northbound take 2nd St. Augustine exit - CR 207 west toward Hastings and Palatka.  Fairgrounds are 7 miles west of I-95 on the left hand side.  If you get to Hastings, you've gone too far.

St. John's map.

 

JDFA - Jacksonville Dog Fanciers Association
6932 Morse Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Description:  Located on 10 acre field with better grass, improved drainage, and more space for RV parking than previous location.  The property is separated from a lightly traveled road and a horse farm with a split rail fence, brush, and trees.  The other two sides of the property are separated from a field and a housing division by a natural barrier of shallow ditch, brush, and trees.   The agility rings will have temporary fencing which is two feet high and they will be at least 50 feet from the property boundary and 750 feet from the road.  Dogs should not be allowed on the neighbors’ private property.   Dogs should be kept on leash or in a secure location when not competing. 

 From south of Jacksonville on I-95, go to Northbound I-295 and Blanding/State Road 21 (exit #12 or old #4). Turn right (north) onto Blanding Blvd (SR 21).  Drive 3 miles until reach stoplight at Morse Ave (next light after Townsend).   Turn left (west) onto Morse Ave and travel 1.2 miles until reach Jacksonville Dog Fanciers field.  It’s on the left immediately after Windemere Stables.

 From west or north of Jacksonville on I-10 or I-95, go to Southbound I-295 and 103rd St./State Road 134 (exit #16 or old #5).  Turn right (west) onto 103rd St. (SR 134) and go ½ block to light at Firestone Road.  If you are coming from the north, be sure to get in the turn lane marked for “Firestone Road South”.  Turn left (south) onto Firestone Road and travel 1.4 miles until reach the first stoplight at Morse Ave.  Turn left (east) onto Morse Ave and travel for 0.4 miles until reach Jacksonville Dog Fanciers field.  It’s on the right and the second driveway after the I-295 overpass.

Clay County Fairgrounds
2497 State Road 16 West, Green Cove Springs, FL

Clay County offers a covered arena with packed dirt ring surfaces.  Each ring is 100' x 100'.  The arena has permanent bleachers and indoor restrooms.  There is ample space in the arena to set up crates (bring your ground covers as this is a dirt floor).  There is also space available outside the arena if you chose to set up a tent.  

Overnight RV parking is available at the trial site.  Water & Electric (next to arena) $20.00 per night.  Water, Electric, Sewer (500 ft from arena) $25.00 per night.

DIRECTIONS TO Clay County Fairgrounds

From I-95 south bound or I-10 east bound:  go to I-295 South until reach exit 10 (US 17).  Turn right (South) on US 17 (Park Ave) to Green Cove Springs (15 miles).  Turn right (West) on State Road 16 for 4 miles until reach Clay County Fairgrounds entrance (on left).  Trial will be held in the Cattleman’s Association Arena (largest covered arena on the left)  

From I-95 north bound:  after St. Augustine, turn West onto State Road 16 until reach Green Cove Springs ( 20 miles).  Continue West on State Road 16 for 4 miles until reach Clay County Fairgrounds entrance (on left).  Trial will be held in the Cattleman’s Association Arena (largest covered arena on the left).

From I-75 north bound:  Turn onto State Road 24 though Gainesville to Waldo.  Turn left (North) onto US 301 until reach Starke.  Turn right (East) onto State Road 16 and go approx. 22 miles until reach Clay County Fairgrounds entrance (on right).  Trial will be held in the Cattleman’s Association Arena (largest covered arena on the left)

    (click to enlarge map of Clay County Fairgrounds)