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Come to kick off the 2026 GRCA National Specialty at Island Grove’s Exhibition Hall!

This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, as we start a week of fun, watching and cheering our beautiful and talented Golden Retrievers!

Also, if you have a title-holding dog, don’t forget to enter them in the Parade of Titleholders which immediately follows the Welcome Dinner! We can’t wait to see you there!

The Welcome Dinner is October 6 in the Exhibition Hall at Island Grove, from 6 to 10 p.m. (including Parade of Title Holders). All that, for just $50 per ticket!

The buffet menu:

Grilled Palisade Peach and mixed greens salad with candied pecans, honey goat cheese and raspberry vinaigrette

• Beef brisket
• Chicken piccata
• Potatoes and vegetable
• Variety of small desserts
• Water, tea and lemonade
• Coffee, tea and water and a Cash Bar

You must purchase your welcome dinner tickets by Sept. 17! All reservations are final and no refunds will be given.

If anyone has a food allergy, please email Jenny Ford at jenny.ford2488@gmail.com