112th Anniversary Show

Bryn Mawr Hound Show

Saturday, May 30, 2026

The Oldest Complete Hound Show In America

Founded 1914 | Hosted in Malvern, PA

Hound with handlers and people holding a trophy
Harper Meek photo

2025 Grand Champion Foxhound & Best in Show:
Policy (Blue Ridge) 
UE Crossbred Foxhound Bitch 
(Bull Run Potus 2021 x Blue Ridge Topic 2020)

Two hounds standing with handlers
Joanne Maisano photo
Group of hounds
Tisa Della-Volpe photo
Two women in hunt coats walking with several hounds,
Joanne Maisano photo

About the BMHS

Bryn Mawr isn’t just a place—it’s a premier hound show!

The Bryn Mawr Hound Show is recognized as the oldest complete outdoor hound show in America and is held annually at the Radnor Hunt Club in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

This prestigious event celebrates the traditions of hounds and hunting, attracting participants and spectators from across the United States and Canada.

The show’s primary purpose is to exhibit and judge various breeds of hunting hounds, including:

  • English Foxhounds
  • American Foxhounds
  • Crossbred Foxhounds
  • Penn-Marydel Foxhounds
  • Beagles
  • Bassets

It serves to showcase the conformation, breeding, and performance of these hounds, culminating in individual class championships and pack competitions.

The show usually takes place over two days, beginning Friday evening with a cocktail reception, horn blowing and whip cracking competitions, dinner, and the presentation of the Marshall Award. Saturday features the main judging, along with Junior Handler classes and Performance Trial hounds.

Spectators

Spectators are most welcome to attend the show. No tickets are necessary and parking is free. If you enjoy the show, we encourage you to support our mission by joining the association or making a donation.  Please be advised that for health and safety reasons, NO OUTSIDE DOGS are permitted on the grounds during the show.

Bryn Mawr Hound Show

May 30, 2026

presented annually
under the auspices of the

Bryn Mawr Hound Show Association

and

The Masters of Foxhounds Association of America
The National Beagle Club
Penn-Marydel Foxhounds, Inc.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Graciously hosted at the Radnor Hunt Club
826 Providence Rd.
Malvern, PA 19355

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We protect our hounds’ sensitive ears by using text alerts instead of loudspeakers. You’ll receive texts for timed events, locating specific hounds for classes, getting staff assistance, and updates like class resumption after lunch or pack announcements for Pack Classes.

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Tisa Della-Volpe photo