2025 RV APPLICATION
2025 OVERNIGHT RV PARKING RULES & REGULATIONS
1. DEFINITIONS
“Applicant” means the individual applying for RV parking at the Event. “Event” means all activities taking place at the Hall managed by Event Management in Pendleton, South Carolina between September 25 -28, 2025. “Event Management” means American Kennel Club, Inc. their respective agents, employees, affiliates, volunteers, and assigns. “Hall Management” means Clemson University and its employees and agents. “Hall” means the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena. “RV Parking Lot” means the allocated portion of Hall parking reserved for RV vehicles located T. Ed Garrison Arena and Expo Center 1101 West Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670. “Parking Staff” means Agility League staff.
2. AGREEMENT
These terms (the “Terms”) shall constitute a valid and binding agreement. Event Management reserves the right to accept or refuse any application for parking at the Event in its sole discretion. Event Management reserves the right to interpret the Terms and to adopt further regulations as may be deemed necessary by it for the general success of the Event, including the conditions, rules and regulations stated herein and the Applicant agrees to be bound thereby. The Terms apply to this Event only and does not, in any way, grant or imply future invitations. If Applicant’s response is not made in a timely manner and/or Applicant’s use parking space is in conflict with Event standards or contractual agreements, the Terms can be revoked at any time.
3. PARKING DETAILS
RV parking will be pre-assigned; upon arrival, applicants may park in their pre-assigned space. You are responsible for leaving your area clean. Please deposit all trash in the dumpster. NO campfires permitted. There is NO designated security for RV parking areas. Please make sure all vehicles and belongings are secure. Event Management, Clemson University and the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena and Expo Center are not liable for any loss, damage, or vandalism. NO generators allowed. Cattle Complex and C-Barn have bathrooms with showers available during certain events.
Event Management and Parking Staff have sole authority to enforce all rules and regulations for the RV Parking Lot, including the Terms of this Agreement.
4. RESERVING SPACES
Applicants must completely fill out the reservation form. Spaces in the RV Parking Lot will be reserved in order of receipt of both a properly completed form (including size of RV, amperage and number of nights needed) and fully paid reservation. Spaces will be assigned based, in part, on size of RV (as denoted in Applicant’s completed form). Applicant cannot extend into any other parking spot in the RV Parking Lot. Applicant shall not sublet the parking spaces, or any part of Applicant’s assigned space, or assign this Agreement without Event Management’s prior written consent.
Reservations must be received by Event Management no later than September 1, 2025 , at 11:59pm ET,or until the limit is reached, whichever comes first.
NO REFUNDS
All reservations are non-refundable, and the payment information provided in the reservation form will be charged the full amount at the time of space assignment.
GOLF CARTS
There will be limited space provided for personal golf carts to be parked in a shared designated area outside the Hall. No personal golf carts are allowed in any Hall at any time.
5. MOVE IN
RV PARKING LOT
RVs with tow cars must be attached upon arrival. RV Parking Lot arrival and departure hours are as follows: Arrival opens September 24, 2025 at noon ET. Departure by September 29, 2025 at 9AM ET.
6. MOVE OUT
All RVs and related vehicles must be out of the RV Parking Lot no later than 9:00AM ET on September 29, 2025.
7. APPEARANCE
RVs must be self-contained, in good repair, neat and clean in appearance. All RV’s must bear the insignia of compliance with the statutes and rules of building codes of the state or country it was manufactured in and not be altered unless approved by that state, country or the state of South Carolina. All vehicles kept on Event property must be operational, with current registration and insurance.
All vehicles must be street legal, currently registered and licensed, and owned or licensed by Applicant, operational, and properly parked. Applicant agrees to abide by all parking rules established now or in the future by South Carolina Law or Event Management. No trailers, campers, vehicles, motorcycles, boats, or commercial vehicles are allowed in the RV Parking Lot without Event Management’s consent. Applicant is not to repair or dissemble vehicles in the RV Parking Lot. Vehicles not meeting the above requirements and additional rules may be towed at Applicant’s expense.
8. USE OF SPACE
ADDITIONAL VEHICLES
If Applicant has a fifth wheel, Applicant must note on their reservation form the length of the fifth wheel and must unhook before parking in the RV Parking Lot. In Event Management’s sole determination, if any fifth wheel that does not fit in a single space in the RV Parking Lot based on the measurements provided in the Applicant’s completed reservation form, the Applicant will be required to purchase a second space in the RV Parking Lot upon assignment by Event Management.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
Only reserved RVs and associated vehicles are allowed to park in the RV Parking Lot. Absolutely no other vehicles will be allowed in RV Parking Lot to drop off dogs and temporarily park. This will be strictly enforced, and any unauthorized vehicles will be towed or ticketed by law enforcement.
No business or commercial activity of any nature shall be conducted on Event property, including the RV Parking Lot. No open flame, grills, pits, or fires will be allowed on premises. Applicants may not allow dogs to damage the grass areas of the RV Parking Lot.
Event Management reserves the right to decline, prohibit or expel any vehicle which, in its judgment, is in violation of the terms of this Agreement or otherwise acts against the interests of the Event, this reservation being all inclusive as to persons, things, animals, conduct, sound level, and the like.
QUIET TIMES
Noisy or obstructive exhibits or activities producing objectionable noise or odors are prohibited. Sound amplifying devices may be operated only at levels not objectionable to other Applicants. Between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am ET daily, Applicant and Applicant’s employees, agents, guests and volunteers shall not use loud music or excessive noise.
DUMPING WASTE
You are responsible for leaving your area clean. Please deposit all trash in the dumpster. All waste must be properly disposed of.
9. RELEASE/WAIVER
Parking in the RV Parking Lot, storage lot and tow car lot is solely at the Applicant’s own risk. The Applicant, by submitting this reservation form, waives any and all claims and causes of action against The American Kennel Club, Inc., Clemson University, any sponsor, any provider of services that are necessary to hold this Event; any judge, judging at this Event; and any volunteers of the aforementioned parties, their employees, and agents related to loss of, or damage to the vehicle or its contents, including all claims and causes of action arising out of the negligence of such parties. The Applicant agrees to indemnify The American Kennel Club, Inc., Clemson University, any sponsor, any provider of services that are necessary to hold this Event; any judge, judging at this Event; and any volunteers of the aforementioned parties, their employees, and agents for any and all loss by fire, theft or damage, or loss of personal property, or the loss or injury to the animals in their charge while on the grounds of the Hall or parking area.
10. CONFIRMATION
RV Reservation confirmations will be sent to the email provided on this form.
11. INSURANCE - MANDATORY
By submitting a reservation form, Applicant attests to maintaining, and agrees to continue to maintain adequate insurance to fully protect Event Management and its affiliates, co-sponsors, service contractors and the Hall and Hall Management from claims, arising from Applicant’s activities including, but not limited to, the overnight parking in the RV Parking Lot, storage lot and tow car lot. The foregoing insurance requirement includes claims under the Worker’s Compensation Act or for personal injury, death, or for damage to property. Applicant understands that neither Event Management nor the Hall Management maintains insurance covering the Applicant’s property and it is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to obtain such insurance.
Applicant is responsible for damages caused by Applicant or Applicant’s agents, employees or guests. Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Event Management, Hall Management, Hall and their affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, assigns and employees from and against any liability for loss or damage of any kind, which Applicant may directly cause.
Applicant must carry: Automobile Liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 and an umbrella/excess liability in the amount of $1M per occurrence and in the aggregate. These coverages must be evidenced by a Certificate of Insurance, upon request, with a 30-day notice of cancellation provision to the holder. The certificate must name American Kennel Club, Inc., Hall Management, and Clemson University as an additional insureds and contain a waiver of subrogation is granted in their favor of American Kennel Club, Inc and Event Management and be provided to Event Management upon request.
12. LIABILITY
Applicant voluntarily assumes full responsibility for any risks of loss of to property (including but not limited to Applicant’s equipment) and/or personal injury, including serious illness, injury or death, that may be sustained by Applicant and Applicant’s employees, agents, guests and volunteers or by others who come into contact with Applicant and Applicant’s employees, agents, guests and volunteers, as a result of Applicant’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
If any of the provisions, terms or clauses of this Agreement is declared illegal, unenforceable or ineffective in a legal forum, those provisions, terms and clauses shall be deemed severable, such that all other provisions, terms and clauses of this Agreement shall remain valid and binding upon both parties.
Applicant acknowledges and agrees that Event Management shall have no responsibility for Applicant’s safety or the safety or protection of any of Applicant’s possessions. Applicant agrees to notify Parking Staff or Event Management in the event Applicant observes or learns of suspicious or illegal acts on Event property.
13. SECURITY
There is NO designated security for RV parking areas. Please make sure all vehicles and belongings are secure. Event Management, Clemson University and the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena and Expo Center are not liable for any loss, damage, or vandalism.
14. APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE
The Terms shall be governed by South Carolina law without application of its conflict of laws principles. Any suit relating to the Terms shall be instituted in a state or federal court in South Carolina, and the parties submit to the jurisdiction of any such court.