Upcoming Events

Field Training Day

July 20, 2025

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

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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MFGRC Rally/Obedience Trial

August 08, 2025 - August 10, 2025

Join us for the MFGRC Rally/Obedience Trial this August!  The premium list can be found below:

Click Here to access the Premium

Venue:
Orlando Dog Training Club
6357 All American Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32810
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August General Meeting

August 12, 2025

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

CCA - Only 1 spot left!

August 23, 2025

Cost: $90

  • 21 entries will be accepted, first received method
  • PLEASE send one entry/check per envelope.
  • Dogs must be 18+months old on the day of the event.  This means your dog's DOB must be on or before February 23, 2024
  • Copy of dog's AKC registration must be included.
  • We do not take money orders or cashiers checks- only personal checks please.

We have 1 spot available so please email RobinRBowen@gmail.com to see if there is still a spot open before you send your entry.

Download entry form here

SEND ENTRY TO:

Robin Bowen, MFGRC
3001 SW College Road PMB#41
Ocala, FL 34474

Entry acknowledgement will be sent by email (so remember to include your email on the entry!) This event typically fills quickly.

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

 

 

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.