Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club hosts:

April 15 thru April 19, 2026

Schedule:

Wednesday April 15 - Working Certificate/Working Certificate Excellent
Judges: Alan Wilcox, Kelli Fletcher-Riggs, Randall Gerbino, Macy Swift
Thursday April 16 - Certificate of Conformation Assessment, Obedience, Rally
Evaluators: Mustapha El Khorchi, Kathi Leonhardt, TBD
Thursday April 16 - Obedience/Rally Trials
Judge: Karen Schroeder
Friday April 17 - Independent Specialty hosted by MFGRC
Judge: Ms. Brit Jung - Junior Showmanship, Regular Classes, Intersex
Judge: Mary Cowen McElroy - Puppy, Veteran, Gun Dog Sweeps
Saturday April 18 - GRCA Eastern Regional Specialty
Judge: Berna H. Welch - Regular Classes, Intersex
Judge: Chatham Napoli - Junior Showmanship
Judge: Cindy Williamson - Puppy, Veteran, Gun Dog Sweeps
Sunday April 19 - Independent Specialty hosted by MFGRC
Judge: Barbara Madrigrano - Regular Classes, Intersex
Judge: Megan Laudermilk - Junior Showmanship
Judge: Bryana Pierce - Puppy, Veteran, Gun Dog Sweeps

Committee Members

Camille Nasca - General Chairperson
Morgan Brooks - Co-Chairperson
Kristen Sipus - WC/WCX Chair
Robin Bowen - CCA Chair
Susan Sherman - Obedience/Rally Chair

Show Grounds

Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds

The Greater Ocala Dog Club (GODC) was established in 1970. GODC owns 40 lush acres in the heart of horse country in Marion County. Our facility includes three large pole barns with concrete floors, a meeting building with ceiling fans, and large open areas for motorhome parking. Major airports close to Ocala - Orlando & Tampa.

WC/WCX Grounds

Persimmon Hollow Farms - Paisley Florida. Persimmon Hollow Farms is a privately owned property just outside of Deland, FL. It is 260 acres with 16 ponds. The property is approximately 1.5 hrs. from the Ocala Dog Show Grounds.

Obedience/Rally Trial Grounds

Marion Alachua Dog Training Association Facility - Ocala Florida.