GLIWA Calendar 2025

Naperville Irish Fest (Sept 19-20)

GLIWA has three opportunities at the Fest:

  1. Friday, tent, 3:00pm to 6:30pm

    Looking for four to six wolfhounds to participate in meet and greets at the GLIWA tent

  2. Saturday, tent,12:00pm to 6:00pm

    Looking for four to six wolfhounds to participate in meet and greets at the GLIWA tent

  3. Saturday, riverwalk hike, 1:00pm to 3:30pm

    Enjoy a hike thru downtown Naperville and along the riverwalk.  We will start/finish at Central Park.. At the finish we will be at the tent where we will meet and greet participants in the children's parade..

***RSVP MANDATORY*** Please contact our event coordinator Mark Bettin if interested. This is a ticketed event. We have ten tickets to share with participants.

https://wsirish.org/irishfest



Fun Match (Oct 18-19)

Cudahy Kennel Club, St Francis, WI

Premium List: 2025 GLIWA Premium List.pdf

Come join us and enjoy the day with your wolfhounds! Registration is DUE no later than 9/24

ALL are welcome. You do not have to be a GLIWA member to register.

Letter to organizations that request our Irish Wolfhounds participate in their events 

Due to the many requests we receive, there are requirements we need to make the event a successful experience for all.

  • Once we receive a request for an event, we will need the date, times, and any other information that is relevant (such as parking instructions).

  • Since we are a not-for-profit club, we would appreciate it if your organization offered a donation for attending. We like to reimburse our members for any expenses, plus it helps to keep our club successful. Thank you in advance!

  • We carry a substantial insurance policy that is required by most events.

  • Irish Wolfhounds don't do very well in the extreme heat. Adequate shade and water are necessary.

  • Wolfhounds are considered one of the largest breeds. We require a larger area to set up.