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SUMMARY:Obedience/Rally
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudging Program\n\n\n\nCatalog\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\n\nObedience/Rally Judges\n\n\n\n\nObedience\n\nCarole Lynn Evans (Novice A\, Utility B\, Preferred Utility\, Versatility\, Non-reg Veteran)\n\n\n\nJames Comunale (Novice B\, Beg. Novice A & B\, Preferred Novice\, Non-reg Team 2)\n\n\n\nMr. Rick L Garvin (Grad Novice\, Open A & B\, Grad & Preferred Open\, Utility A\, Non-reg Team 1)\n\n\n\n\n\nRally\n\nMr. Rick L Garvin (Novice A & B\, Pairs Novice)\n\n\n\nJames Comunale (Intermediate\, Advanced A & B)\n\n\n\nMrs. Julie M Yamane (Excellent A & B\, Master\, Choice)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/obedience-rally/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Companion,Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Hippler":MAILTO:hippler1@swbell.net
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SUMMARY: 🎥 Regular/Non-regular Conformation
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudging Program\n\n\n\nCatalog\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in watching conformation online? Check out Show Dog Video Pro! \n\n\n\n\nWatch Live Online!\n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nConformation Judges\n\n\n\n\nDonna Ernst (intersex)\n\n\n\nCollette Jaynes (dogs)\n\n\n\nNancy Talbott (bitches)\n\n\n\nJennifer Harper (junior showmanship)\n\n\n\n\nGrooming\n\n\n\nMove-in is scheduled to be available September 24. All grooming will be indoors with electricity (paid grooming). More information can be found on the grooming page.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/regular-non-regular-conformation/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
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SUMMARY:Breeders' Education
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate – currently scheduled roughly 1-hr after completion of judging \n\n\n\nBreeder Education will host a seminar about the CCA. What it is and what it is not! Why you should enter one and why you should consider asking your club to host one.  \n\n\n\nPlace: ring side at breed.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/breeders-education/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Pat Flanagan":MAILTO:traeloch15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T080000
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SUMMARY: 🎥 Regular/Non-regular Conformation
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudging Program\n\n\n\nCatalog\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in watching conformation online? Check out Show Dog Video Pro! \n\n\n\n\nWatch Live Online!\n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nConformation Judges\n\n\n\n\nDonna Ernst (intersex)\n\n\n\nCollette Jaynes (dogs)\n\n\n\nNancy Talbott (bitches)\n\n\n\nJennifer Harper (junior showmanship)\n\n\n\n\nGrooming\n\n\n\nMove-in is scheduled to be available September 24. All grooming will be indoors with electricity (paid grooming). More information can be found on the grooming page.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/regular-non-regular-conformation/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
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SUMMARY:Parade of MAF Heroes
DESCRIPTION:The above time is approximate – this parade will be held during the lunch break. \n\n\n\nEntry limited to 75 dogs. Entry fee: $5.00 (make check payable to MAF) \n\n\n\nEntries close Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 or when the 75-dog limit is reached. \n\n\n\nMorris Animal Foundation\, the Golden Retriever Club of America®\, and the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Volunteers announce the Parade of Heroes. This parade is ONLY for study-participating Golden Retrievers as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dogs enrolled in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. Please join us for a tribute to these courageous Goldens\, their loving families\, and the dedicated volunteers supporting this study. We encourage our Angel Hero families to join us as well. \n\n\n\nMorris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is a prospective\, observational study that is following approximately 3000 Golden Retrievers\, throughout their lifetimes\, to identify the risk factors for cancer and other common diseases. For more information\, please visit the Canine Lifetime Health website. \n\n\n\nDownload the entry form: \n\n\n\n\nMAF Enry Form
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/parade-of-maf-heroes/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Bernstein":MAILTO:honeylakegoldens@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Field Trial
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nThis will be the 86th GRCA National Specialty Field Trial – one of the two oldest GRCA National Specialty events!  \n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nField Trial Judges\n\n\n\n\nCorrie Elmes & Edward Neilson (Amateur)\n\n\n\nJoey Smith & Don Fregelette (Derby)\n\n\n\nKathleen Fregelette & Derek Smith (Open)\n\n\n\nSuzan Caire & Paula Elmes (Qualifying)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/field-trial-2/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Horsetooth Kennels\, 7028 N Co Rd 3\, Wellington\, 80549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Field
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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
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nThis will be the 86th GRCA National Specialty Field Trial – one of the two oldest GRCA National Specialty events!  \n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nField Trial Judges\n\n\n\n\nCorrie Elmes & Edward Neilson (Amateur)\n\n\n\nJoey Smith & Don Fregelette (Derby)\n\n\n\nKathleen Fregelette & Derek Smith (Open)\n\n\n\nSuzan Caire & Paula Elmes (Qualifying)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/field-trial-2/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Horsetooth Kennels\, 7028 N Co Rd 3\, Wellington\, 80549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Field
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