Events count toward membership requirements unless noted otherwise.
2026 BMDCNC UPCOMING EVENTS
March 28 BMDCNC Annual Membership & Awards Meeting
Ruhstaller Farm, 6686 Sievers Road, Dixon, CA
May 10-16 BMDCA National Specialty Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, Oregon
https://www.bmdca.org/2026-specialty
June 6-7 BMDCNC Regional Specialty: Woofstock, Woodland, CA
June 20 BMDCNC Summer Membership Meeting, Vallejo CA
Sept 27 BMDCNC Fall Membership Meeting on Zoom at 1 PM
Oct. 4 *Farmer John’s BMD Day, Half Moon Bay, CA
Oct 30-Nov 1 BMDCNC Gold Country Working Dogs Draft Test Weekend,
Foresthill, CA
Dec. 12 Benicia Parade & Winter Membership Meeting, Benicia, CA
SEPT 27 - FALL VIRTUAL MEETING
2026 Fall Meeting
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Virtual Meeting via Zoom 1:00 PM
Please register prior to joining via the following link
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/n8YMUcq-QpCXeFB5QsLDnA
Agenda
- Sign In
- Let’s talk about dogs!
- Please send a picture of your dog to secretary@norcalbernese.org and we will share the following info about them during our chat
- How did you come up with the name of your dog(s)?
- What do you feed your dog(s)?
- What is your favorite activity to do with your dog(s)?
- How/why did you get into Berners?
- Your best memory involving one of your dogs (past or present)?
- Approval of Minutes
- Officer and Committee Reports
- Unfinished and New Business
Download flyer here.
OCT 4: FARMER JOHN’S BMD DAY
17th Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day aka Berner Day!
Sunday, October 4, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bernese Mountain Dog Day at Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm!
On Sunday, October 4th, 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 30-NOV 1: ALL-BREED DRAFT TEST WEEKEND
THREE BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB of AMERICA DRAFT TESTS
Friday-Sunday, October 30-November 1, 2026.
Open to all Breeds with BMDs given preference
Hosted by the
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Location: Foresthill, CA
Draft Test Judges: Larry Bohlig, Jennifer Brightbill, and Ruth Nielsen (with Apprentice Judge Duke Monk)
Closing Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 11 p.m. PDT.
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 Draft Test Weight Certificate here.
If entering by email, please open the Entry Form on your computer, fill it in, then "save as PDF" or "print to PDF" the filled form and email as an attachment.
WEEKEND MEAL ORDERS
Bohlig Haus Master Chefs Randy and Peggy are returning with another delicious weekend of dining! Meals are available by pre-order only until Friday, October 23, 2026. (Menu items may be subject to change.)
2025 BMDCNC 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