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SUMMARY:Field Trial Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Join me\, Kathy Frizell\, your field trial chair\, for a casual NO-HOST meet and greet. We’ve reserved a room\, there is an outdoor patio\, weather permitting\, and dogs are welcome. There will be beer\, craft cocktails\, and at least 1 (maybe more) food truck for you to purchasefood and drink. SO Colorado!! It is only 8 minutes from Kenny’s Horsetooth Retriever Kennel.  \n\n\n\nSpread the word\, see folks you may only see once a year. Thanks for participating at the 2026 GRCA National Specialty Field Trial!This event will be instead of the traditional welcome dinner so stop by and visit\, have a beverage and a bite to eat. Hope you can come and good luck to all! Kathy and Warren Frizell
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/ft-welcome/
LOCATION:Deppen Brewing\, 3999 GW Bush Ave\, Unit 101.\, Wellington\, Colorado\, 80549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Frizell":MAILTO:thefrizells@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Field Trial Awards Banquet
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nCelebrate your accomplishments at the Field Trial Awards Banquet. Will include dinner and awards as well as a commemorative glass. \n\n\n\nLimited to 85 reservations. Deadline for reservation is September 17\, 2026. All reservations are final and there will be no refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMenu\n\n\n\nSouthwest Grill Buffet with marinated seasoned beef and grilled chicken\, served with flour tortillas\, cheddar jack cheese\, salsa\, sour cream\, guacamole\, lettuce\, pico\, Spanish rice\, and black beans. Cookies and Brownies for dessert. Open bar is available but not included in the dinner.  \n\n\n\nIf anyone has a food allergy please e-mail Je************@***il.com.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/ft-awards/
LOCATION:C.B. & Potts\, 1441 E Horsetooth Rd\, Fort Collins\, Colorado\, 80525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Hunt Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate\, will be held under and around the pavilion. \n\n\n\nJoin your hunt test participants at Flyover Brewing Company for some good food and friendship and celebrate accomplishments of all your Golden Retrievers.  Dinner includes a commemorative glass. \n\n\n\nReservations limited to 54 seats and all purchases are final (no refunds). Deadline for reservation is August 22\, 2026.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMenu\n\n\n\nHouse salad\, Spinach Artichoke Dip\, Pretzel and beer cheese and variety of Pizzas with tea and lemonade. \n\n\n\nIf anyone has a food allergy\, please e-mail Je************@***il.com.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/hunt-tailgate/
LOCATION:Flyover Brewing Company\, 1824 Broadway\, Scottsbluff\, Nebraska\, 69361\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Welcome Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Hall. \n\n\n\nCome kick off the 2026 GRCA National Specialty at the Exhibition Hall\, Island Grove. Meet up with old friends and meet new ones as we start a week of fun watching and cheering on our beautiful and talented Golden Retrievers. Then stay after the dinner and help celebrate our title holders for 2026 in the Parade of Title Holders. Dinner includes a commemorative glass. \n\n\n\nReservations should be made prior to September 17\, 2026 – there is no limit to reservations. All reservations are final and no refunds will be provided.  \n\n\n\nThe Parade of Titleholders will be held following the Welcome Dinner. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMenu:\n\n\n\nGrilled Palisade Peach and Mixed Greens Salad\, with Candied Pecans\, Honey Goat Cheese & Raspberry Vinaigrette\, with potatoes and vegetable. Variety of small desserts. Water\, Tea\, and Lemonade.  \n\n\n\nIf anyone has a food allergy please e-mail Je************@***il.com.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/welcome/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Parade of Titleholders
DESCRIPTION:The Parade of Titleholders will be held in conjunction with the Welcome Dinner in the Exhibition Building at Island Grove. Groups will start to line up at 7:30 pm\, parade will start at 8 pm. \n\n\n\nEntries close early (August 3\, 2026) or when entry limit of 100 is reached. \n\n\n\nInclude with your entry a brief (50 words or less) biography about your dog and a photo of your dog (JPEG or PDF format). Because the Parade is not an AKC event\, non-AKC titles and achievements may be included in this write-up. The Committee reserves the right to edit submitted material to 50 words. Entries are limited to a MAXIMUM OF 100. Entries will be accepted on a first-received basis. A waiting list will be established in case of cancellations prior to August 3\, 2026. Entrants will be honored with a beautiful rosette and souvenir of the 2026 National. For more information\, contact Jenny Ford. Entry Fee is $43.00.  \n\n\n\nThere is also a rosette only option that can be mailed if you are not attending the event. This price is $55 and includes shipping (the Rosette only option will not be printed in the catalog and will be mailed after the event.) \n\n\n\nThe Parade of Titleholders Is open to all Golden Retrievers who have earned a MINIMUM of one or more of the following AKC titles (7-point or higher titles pursuant to the GRCA VC/VCX/VCM-OS/OD Point Schedule): \n\n\n\n\nConformation (GRCH\, CH)\n\n\n\nObedience (OTCH\, UDX\, UD)\n\n\n\nField (FC\, AFC\, QAA***\, **\, MH\, SH)\n\n\n\nAgility (MACH\, PACH\, MX\, MXJ\, MXP\, MJP\, AX\, AXJ)\n\n\n\nTracking (CT\, TDX\, VST)\n\n\n\nScentwork (SWD\, SWM)\n\n\n\nRally (RACH)\n\n\n\nUpland Master (MHU)\n\n\n\n\nAll entries are final and no refunds will be provided.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/pot/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
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