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

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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.