Events count toward membership requirements unless noted otherwise.
2025 BMDCNC UPCOMING EVENTS
March 29 2025 Annual Awards Meeting, Benicia, CA
June 7 BMDCNC Regional Specialty at Woofstock, Vallejo, CA
June 28 Summer Membership Meeting, Dan Foley Park, Vallejo CA
June 28 AKC CGC & CGCA Tests, Dan Foley Park, Vallejo, CA
October 5 * Farmer John’s BMD Day, Half Moon Bay, CA
October 18 Fall Membership Zoom Meeting 3 PM on Zoom
Oct 31-Nov 2 BMDCNC All-Breed Draft Test Weekend, Foresthill, CA
December 13 Benicia Holiday Parade & Winter Membership Meeting,
Benicia, CA
* Not an official BMDCNC event
OCT 5: FARMER JOHN’S BMD DAY
16th Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day aka Berner Day!
Sunday, October 5, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bernese Mountain Dog Day at Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm!
On Sunday, October 5th, starting at 10 a.m., join us for one of the most pawsome events of the year – Bernese Mountain Dog Day!From playful pups to seasoned seniors, we’ll have 100s of these gentle giants gathering for a day full of wagging tails, adorable fluff, and lots of pumpkin fun!
But that’s not all!...Sam’s Chowder Mobile and Fish Wife Sweets will be there to satisfy your cravings with delicious food and treats!...Come for the Bernese, stay for the amazing eats!
Bring your camera, family, and love for these majestic dogs! See you there!
For more information and directions visit Farmer John's Website.
Hosted by "Farmer" John & Eda Muller, Half Moon Bay
*This is not an official BMDCNC event*
OCT 18: FALL ZOOM MEETING
2025 Fall Zoom Meeting
3:00 PM on Zoom
Members wishing to attend need to register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/C4SfIAQ9SU2Bjr_wdyDVHg
When the member registers, they will receive the information to log into the meeting.
Download event flyer here.
OCT 31 - NOV 2 ALL-BREED DRAFT TEST WEEKEND
October 31 - November 2, 2025
ALL-BREED DRAFT TEST WEEKEND
THREE BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB of AMERICA DRAFT TESTS
Open to all Eligible Dogs* with BMDs given preference
Hosted by the
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Location: Foresthill, CA
Judges: Patti Davieau, Beth Dennehy and Christine Mann
Closing Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11 p.m. PDT
* These Draft Tests are open to all dogs, purebred or mixed heritage, registered or listed with the American Kennel Club (AKC) or the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC).
Download the Draft Test Premium here
The Premium contains all details about the weekend plus entry and order forms.
Download just the fillable Draft Test Entry form here
Download just a BMDCA Weight Certificate form here
If entering by email, please open the Entry Form on your computer.
Fill it in online, then "save as PDF" or "print to PDF" the filled form for emailing.
Pay for Draft Test entries via PayPal here
Meals are available by pre-order only until Friday, October 24, 2025
DEC. 13, 2025 PARADE & WINTER MEETING
BMDCNC Holiday Parade & Winter Meeting
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall
1150 First Street, Benicia, CA 94510
Schedule
8:30 AM Setup and dropoff before parade
9:00 AM Assemble for Benicia Parade at E. 2nd & D Sts.
11:00 AM Holiday Party starts at the Memorial Hall
NOON Potluck Luncheon Buffet
12:30 PM Membership Meeting
1:30 PM Veteran Dog Tribute
3:30 PM Cleanup (volunteers needed)
Bring your holiday dish to share
A-G Side Dish - H-O Main Dish - P-Z Appetizer
The Club will provide Desserts & Beverages.
We welcome your donations for our RAFFLE AND AUCTION table.
You can drop off your food and gear before the parade.
Don’t forget to bring your ex-pens or crates, as dogs must
be confined during lunch and the meeting.
2024 BMDCNC EVENTS
April 20 BMDCNC Annual Membership & Awards Meeting
June 6 BMDCNC Supported Entry at Woofstock, Vallejo, CA
June 7 BMDCNC Regional Specialty at Woofstock, Vallejo, CA
June 30 BMDCNC Summer Membership Meeting, Vallejo, CA
Sept. 14 BMDCNC Fall Membership Meeting, Vallejo, CA
Oct. 6 *Farmer John’s BMD Day, Half Moon Bay, CA
Oct. 25-27 BMDCNC Gold Country Working Dogs Draft Test Weekend, Foresthill, CA