Week of Events
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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Featured October 4, 2026 -Featured WC/WCX
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Featured October 4, 2026 -Featured Tracking Test
Tracking Test
time is approximate. Our National Specialty Tracking event has been approved for 4 VST & 2 TDU. The VST is being held at the University of Northern Colorado and the… Continue reading Tracking Test
Monday, October 5, 2026
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Featured October 5, 2026 -Featured CCA #1, #2, #3
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Featured October 5, 2026 -Featured Agility Trial
CCA #1, #2, #3
time is approximate. GRCA is going to hold three (3) CCA divisions (flights) all on MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley. Due to the venue issues… Continue reading CCA #1, #2, #3
Agility Trial
time is approximate Agility will be held in the Arena at Island Grove. Dogs will be running on packed dirt. This will be for all three days of agility (all… Continue reading Agility Trial
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Featured October 6, 2026 -Featured Sweepstakes
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October 6, 2026 -Judges’ Education Seminar & Workshop
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Featured October 6, 2026 -Featured Scent Work Trial
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October 6, 2026 -DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
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October 6, 2026 -Welcome Dinner
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October 6, 2026 -Parade of Titleholders
Sweepstakes
time is approximate Grooming Rules The rules for puppy, veteran and gundog sweeps have not changed. ALL puppy and veteran sweepstakes entries must include a copy of the current registration… Continue reading Sweepstakes
Judges’ Education Seminar & Workshop
Conference Room A in the Events Center Hands-on Workshop will be held in the conformation rings following judging. Ringside Mentoring will be offered all week upon request. Pre-registration for the… Continue reading Judges’ Education Seminar & Workshop
Scent Work Trial
time is approximate. Currently, containers, interior, exterior, buried are all planned for October 6 2026, while handler discrimination and detective will be held October 7, 2026.
DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Events Center OFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic Vetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin, DVM CHIC BANK/DNA Repository : There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping GRF… Continue reading DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Welcome Dinner
Exhibition Hall. Come 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… Continue reading Welcome Dinner
Parade of Titleholders
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. Entries close early (August 3, 2026) or when entry limit of 100 is reached. Include with your entry a brief… Continue reading Parade of Titleholders
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -OFA Eye Clinic
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Featured October 7, 2026 -Featured Obedience
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Featured October 7, 2026 -Featured Regular/Non-regular Conformation
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October 7, 2026 -DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
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Featured October 7, 2026 -Featured Scent Work Trial
OFA Eye Clinic
Events Center Ophthalmologist: Dr Steven Roberts, DVM, DACVO Preregistration $60/dog, walk-in $70 / dog This year’s eye clinic will be paperless. Once registered through the GRCA store you will receive… Continue reading OFA Eye Clinic
Regular/Non-regular Conformation
time is approximate Best of breed will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Depending on entries, BOB judging will begin Friday, October 9th. Grooming
DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Events Center OFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic Vetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin, DVM CHIC BANK/DNA Repository : There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping GRF… Continue reading DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Scent Work Trial
time is approximate. Currently, containers, interior, exterior, buried are all planned for October 6 2026, while handler discrimination and detective will be held October 7, 2026.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Featured October 8, 2026 -Featured Obedience
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Featured October 8, 2026 -Featured Regular/Non-regular Conformation
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October 8, 2026 -DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
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October 8, 2026 -OFA Cardiac Clinic
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October 8, 2026 -Top Twenty Invitational
Regular/Non-regular Conformation
time is approximate Best of breed will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Depending on entries, BOB judging will begin Friday, October 9th. Grooming
DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Events Center OFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic Vetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin, DVM CHIC BANK/DNA Repository : There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping GRF… Continue reading DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
OFA Cardiac Clinic
Events Center Cardiologist: Joshua Stern, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (cardiology) Tests Available: ECHO/Auscultation OFA discount code will be available at the clinic for exam results submitted to OFA database. About… Continue reading OFA Cardiac Clinic
Top Twenty Invitational
Saddle Up & Celebrate An evening of western elegance celebrating the 2026 GRCA Top Twenty Invitational contenders. Schedule Included with your ticket
Friday, October 9, 2026
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Featured October 9, 2026 -Featured Rally
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Featured October 9, 2026 -Featured Regular/Non-regular Conformation
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October 9, 2026 -DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
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October 9, 2026 -OFA Cardiac Clinic
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October 9, 2026 -Breeders’ Education
Regular/Non-regular Conformation
time is approximate Best of breed will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Depending on entries, BOB judging will begin Friday, October 9th. Grooming
DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Events Center OFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic Vetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin, DVM CHIC BANK/DNA Repository : There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping GRF… Continue reading DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
OFA Cardiac Clinic
Events Center Cardiologist: Joshua Stern, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (cardiology) Tests Available: ECHO/Auscultation OFA discount code will be available at the clinic for exam results submitted to OFA database. About… Continue reading OFA Cardiac Clinic
Breeders’ Education
time is approximate - currently scheduled roughly 1-hr after fter completion of the day’s judging and BOB Grand Entry (if necessary) Location: 4H building Breeder Education will host a hands on seminar discussing the breed standard No fee is required to attend. Preregistration is required (please watch here for how to register)
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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Featured October 10, 2026 -Featured Regular/Non-regular Conformation
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October 10, 2026 -Parade of Heros
Regular/Non-regular Conformation
time is approximate Best of breed will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Depending on entries, BOB judging will begin Friday, October 9th. Grooming
Parade of Heros
time is approximate (during lunch break) Entry limited to 75 dogs. Entry fee: $10.00 (make check payable to MAF) Entries close Wednesday, August 12th or when the 75-dog limit is reached prior to closing date . Morris Animal Foundation, the Golden Retriever Club of America®, and the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Volunteers announce the Parade of… Continue reading Parade of Heros