http://www.ratterrierjamboree.com

This annual April gathering is sponsored by SouthEast Rat Terriers Yahoo Group (a great group of around 60 members), which I belong to.  Most members are from Georgia, Florida, N.C., S.C. and Alabama, but a few like myself are from much farther away.  It's lots of fun according to prior attendees. 

I'm in Texas & haven't been able to attend yet due to family & health problems both years, but a fellow Texas member has driven over and said it's a ball!  Well worth the drive!  Human "Social" on Friday.  Saturday, dog games, costume contests, races, agility competitions, prizes, and fun for all! 

EDIT:  This event will be held in Sweetwater, Tennessee this year, not too far north of Chattanooga.  It's nestled in the Smoky Mountains and April is a great time of year over there for camping and family vacations.  There are several Civil War Battlefields not far away for the guys!  Here are the details they asked me to post here for anyone interested in attending:

Rat Terrier Jamboree!

www.ratterrierjamboree.com

Organization Details: 

RT Jamboree is a non-profit fundraiser that benefits Ratbone Rescues. It is two days full of fun activities, events, and fellowship all centered around our shared love of Rat Terriers.

Location of Event:  Field at the KOA in Sweetwater, TN (off I-75 between Chattanooga and Knoxville)

Date: April   25 & 26 (Friday and Saturday)  Mark your calendars now!

Cost of Admission:  One (or more!) items for raffle.  All proceeds from raffle will go directly to Ratbone's medical expense account.

The KOA will collect $2 per person as facilities usage fee.

Competitive Events: All events are strictly for FUN! There will be Races, Obedience, Agility, and an Informative Program

Schedule:  Friday: Morning-- set up of field, Afternoon-- Meet & Greet, with cookout in the evening.  Agility equipment will be set up for practice and fun. Saturday: Events, Raffle, Vendors, fun activities

Last year there was a great turnout: about 50 people and around 30 or so dogs!   A field full of spotted dogs romping and playing and not one fight!  And the people were well-behaved also.
So mark your calendars for the last weekend in April and make plans to join us for a weekend of fun!  Check out the website at the link aabove to see all the happenings & pics from the 2007 event!