GRCA National Specialty

All Entries for All venues close 3 weeks from today - August 26.

Deadline to enter the Parade of Titleholders is August 3, 2026 (Monday). The Welcome Dinner will precede the Parade and reservations for the dinner is September 17 2026.

2026 Parade of Titleholders Entry - Golden Retriever Club of America Help us celebrate you and your dog's accomplishments at the 2026 GRCA National Specialty Parade of Titleholders to be held Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. To complete your entry, fill out the information form in this payment form, and be sure to include a brief (50 words or less) biography about your dog. Be...

Hello everyone,

We're looking for a few volunteers to help make Tracking Event at the 2026 GRCA National Specialty a success! Details below — please let us know which role you'd like to help with.

Tracklayers (2 needed) - Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4

Must be experienced in track laying
Will be laying VST (Variable Surface Tracking) tracks on the university campus
Please only volunteer if you have prior tracklaying experience, as accuracy is critical for this event

Exhibitor Drivers (2 needed) – Sunday, October 4
Drive the exhibitor's own car from the start of their track to the end, to pick up the exhibitor and dog after they finish
No special skills or personal vehicle required
Great option for anyone who wants to help but doesn't have tracklaying experience

Judge's Driver (1 needed) – Sunday, October 4
Transport two judges (plus some gear) to each sequential track throughout the day
Must have a vehicle with enough room for two passengers and equipment
A great way to spend the day near the action and meet the judges
If you're able to help in any of these roles, please reply to this email with:

Your name and contact number
Which role(s) you're interested in
Any relevant experience (for tracklayer positions)
Thank you in advance for supporting our National Specialty — we couldn't run this event without dedicated volunteers like you!

Best regards,

Deb Lewis
2026 GRCA National Specialty Tracking Chairman
[email protected]

The last day to order 2026 GRCA National Specialty merchandise is August 23, 2026. The onsite store will have loads of great clothing items but no where near the color assortment offered via the online store. Maybe carolina blue makes your eyes sparkle or you are daring enough to buy snow white t- shirts. Pick whatever color you think makes the gorgeous 2026 logo stand out. Hurry and place your order and show your support of our fabulous National Specialty!
grca.org/product-category/2026-national-specialty-store/

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Still looking for a club or individuals to contribute to our afternoon BOB celebration at Island Grove. If you are interested in contributing, your donation will be recognized at the site and it will be very much appreciated. Those interested in contributing can email Sharon at [email protected]

The GRCA relies on donations from its member clubs and membership to help support our National Specialty. We are still in need of trophy donations from clubs and members. We particularly are looking for support from our performance exhibitors....agility, obedience, scent work, and field. Junior Showmanship donations are also welcome. If you would like to contribute to the general fund...that is great!
Here is the link: https://grca.org/product-category/fundraising/

Dinner parties for the hunt test and field trial on Oct 1st and 2nd

Welcome dinner and parade of titleholders. Reservations need to be made before Sept 17th and you get a commemorative glass with the dinner.

The GRCA Store is the “funnest” place to work at the National! Volunteers are needed all week to help sell the fantastic merchandise and assist customers. We will gladly adjust work shifts to your schedule, so please let us know you are interested, by contacting Store Manager Martha Jacobs at jacobscros[at]aol[dot]com

Remember that lunches and thank-you gifts apply to volunteering certain hours at the National!

Join our GRCA Store Team: (l to r) Sarah Stevenson, Store Coordinator; Laura Weinmann, Merchandise Manager; Martha Jacobs, Store Manager; Bob Swanson, Board Liaison to GRCA Store.