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SUMMARY:Field Trial Welcome Dinner
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate.  \n\n\n\nJoin your field test participants\, enjoy a nice dinner and catch up with old friends and meet new ones! No refunds or cancellations after August 22\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nMenu\n\n\n\nMarket salad of mixed greens\, dried cranberries\, toasted pecans\, and blue cheese with balsamic vinaigrette \,dinner rolls\, Chicken Marsala and Roasted Pork Loin with apple bourbon glaze\, sweet potatoes with bourbon pecan glaze\, roasted root vegetables\, water. Open bar is available but not included in the price.  \n\n\n\nIf you have a food allergy please e-mail Je************@***il.com.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/field-trial-welcome-dinner/
LOCATION:Chandler Hill Vineyards\, 596 Defiance Rd\, Defiance\, MO\, 63341\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
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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. Dinner includes a commemorative glass.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nMenu\n\n\n\nWarm Rolls with Butter\, Garden Salad with Cucumbers Tomatoes\, Carrots\, and House Dressing\, Sliced Sirloin with Chimichurri and a Red Wine Demi\, Tuscan Grilled Chicken with Sun-Dried\, Tomatoes\, Artichokes\, and Parsley Beurre Blanc\, Mashed potatoes\, green beans\, assorted desserts\, water. 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/2025-field-trial-awards-banquet/
LOCATION:Whitmoor Country Club\, 1100 Whitmoor Dr\, Weldon Spring\, MS\, 63304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T170000
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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 the pavilion for some good food and friendship. There are picnic tables under the pavilion\, but you may want to bring a chair. A commemorative glass is included in the cost of a ticket. \n\n\n\nNo refunds or cancellations after August 22\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nMenu\n\n\n\nCatering from Heavy Smoke: Pulled Pork\, Pulled Chicken\, Pineapple Cole Slaw\, Green Beans\, Mac and Cheese\, Sweet BBQ Sauce\, Buns and selection of soft drinks and water. \n\n\n\nIf anyone has a food allergy\, please e-mail Je************@***il.com.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/2025-hunt-tailgate/
LOCATION:August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area\, 2360 Hwy D\, St Charles\, MO\, 63304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
GEO:38.7051108;-90.7399913
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T200000
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SUMMARY:Welcome Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Founders Room- on the second floor of Purina Event Center. Dinner includes a commemorative glass. \n\n\n\n5:45pm Doors open (cash bar). Buffet dinner service begins at 6:15pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nBuffet Meal Menu:\n\n\n\n\nHarvest Garden Salad (croutons on the side) & Dinner Rolls\n\n\n\nBraised Beef Brisket (GF)\n\n\n\nPan Seared Chicken Breast with Classic Mornay Sauce (GF)\n\n\n\nWhole Roasted Petite Potatoes \n\n\n\nHaricot Verts (Petite Green Beans)\n\n\n\nAssorted desserts\n\n\n\nA quinoa stuffed mushroom “plated” dinner is also available upon request.\n\n\n\nCoffee\, tea and water and a Cash Bar\n\n\n\n\nTickets are limited to 240 people and will be available until September 9th\, 2025\, or until all tickets are sold. \n\n\n\nThe Parade of Titleholders will be held following the Welcome Dinner downstairs in the conformation area.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/2025-welcome/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Johnson":MAILTO:mtulljohnson@gmail.com
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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SUMMARY:Parade of Titleholders
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate\, but this is held in conjunction with the Welcome Dinner. Following the Welcome Dinner in the Founders Room\, groups will start to line up at 7:30 pm\, parade will start at 8 pm. \n\n\n\nEntries close early (July 21st)! \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 July 21\, 2025. Entrants will be honored with a beautiful rosette and souvenir of the 2025 National.  \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\nWe must limit the Parade of Titleholders to 100 entries. \n\n\n\n\nEnter a Dog
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/2025-pot/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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SUMMARY:Top Twenty Invitational & Junior Showcase
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nLocation: Purina Farms Great Hall \n\n\n\n🎉 GET READY TO LIGHT UP THE NIGHT! \n\n\n\nJoin us for the must-attend event of the 2025 GRCA National Specialty! Celebrate the finest Golden Retrievers in the country at the dazzling Top 20 Invitational\, where we’ll crown the Top Winner\, 1st & 2nd Runners-Up\, and honor the Top Five Junior Handlers in a special Junior Handler Showcase. \n\n\n\nWith our “Light Up The Night” theme\, get ready for an evening full of sparkle\, excitement\, and celebration! \n\n\n\n\nTop Twenty Catalog\n\n\n\nJunior Showcase\n\n\n\n\n✨ WHOLE EVENING TICKET – $100\n\n\n\nTime: \n\n\n\n\n6:00 PM – Check-In & Cocktails\n\n\n\n6:30 PM – Dinner\n\n\n\n8:15 PM – Event Begins\n\n\n\n\nIncludes: \n\n\n\n\nDelicious buffet dinner\n\n\n\nTables decorated by the 2025 GRCA Top Twenty Invitational Contenders\n\n\n\nReserved high-top seating for the event\n\n\n\nAccess to upstairs cash bars\n\n\n\nChef inspired dessert\n\n\n\nExtra-special surprise you won’t want to miss\n\n\n\nAccess to the online event catalog\n\n\n\n\n✨ EVENT-ONLY TICKET – $25\n\n\n\nTime: \n\n\n\n\n7:30 PM – Check-In\n\n\n\n8:15 PM – Event Begins\n\n\n\n\nIncludes: \n\n\n\n\nBleacher seating for the event\n\n\n\nAccess to a cash bar\n\n\n\nFeatured dessert\n\n\n\nExtra-special surprise you won’t want to miss\n\n\n\nAccess to the online event catalogue\n\n\n\n\n🎟️ Important Ticket Info: \n\n\n\n\nIn the memo field of your ticket purchase\, please list the first and last names of all guests.If unknown\, write “unknown” and email final names to Deb Hubbard at de*@***********ns.com by September 9.\n\n\n\nA confirmation will be sent to you — no physical tickets will be issued.\n\n\n\nCheck-in will take place on-site at the event.\n\n\n\nTickets are non-refundable.\n\n\n\n\n✨ Semi-formal attire encouraged — feel free to sparkle!
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/top-twenty/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conformation,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Matney":MAILTO:juliematney@gmail.com
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T122312Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T190000
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SUMMARY:Hunt Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate. \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 September 17\, 2026 or until we hit the reservation limit.  \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T220000
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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\, Brisket\, Chicken Piccatta\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T200000
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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\nIf you are not able to attend\, we also have a rosette only option that can be mailed for $55\, which includes shipping. The Rosette only ‘entries’ 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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