Upcoming Events

September General Meeting

September 09, 2025

Join us on Zoom at 7pm for our September General Meeting.

September Field Training Day

September 13, 2025

Join us at Persimmon Farm for both land and water setups.

Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

If you plan to come please email mfgrcfield@gmail.com so we can plan our set-ups in advance and include:

1.  How many dogs you are bringing?
2.  What level they are in their training?
3.  Anything specific you would like help with?
4.  Are you willing to run a set up or drill?

Brian Parker’s Property 
29536 CR 42
Paisley, FL 32767
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October General Meeting

October 14, 2025

Join us on Zoom at 7pm for our October General Meeting.

November General Meeting

November 15, 2025 - November 22, 2025

Join us in person for our November General Meeting at the Greater Ocala Dog Club Show grounds one of the weekends of the November Cluster.  Date TBD.  Check back for details closer to the date.

AKC Hunt Test

December 05, 2025 - December 07, 2025

Junior, Senior and Master Tests
Premium will be posted when available

Start:
December 5 @ 8:00 am

End:
December 7 @ 5:00 pm

Venue:
Brian Parker’s Property
29536 CR 42
Paisley, FL 32767

December Specialties

December 12, 2025 - December 14, 2025

Independent Specialty

December 12, 2025

Venue:
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida

Breed Judge:
Pamela Oxenberg

Junior Showmanship Judge:
David Stout 

Superintendent:
Onofrio Dog Shows
Premium List will be posted when available 

Show Chair:
Caroline Kendrick
ingotgoldens@verizon.net


"NEW" Independent Specialty

December 14, 2025

Venue:
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida 

Breed and Junior Showmanship Judge:
Mustapha El Khorchi 

Superintendent:
Onofrio Dog Shows
Premium List will be posted when available 

Show Chair:
Caroline Kendrick
ingotgoldens@verizon.net

December Holiday Party and General Meeting

December 13, 2025 - December 20, 2025

Join us in person for our Annual Holiday Party and General Meeting.  Date and location TBD.  Check back for details.

2026 GRCA Eastern Regional Specialty

April 15, 2026 - April 19, 2026

Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club hosts
"Golden Daze"

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.