Events count toward membership requirements unless noted otherwise.
2024 BMDCNC UPCOMING 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
December Benicia Parade & Winter Membership Meeting
SEPT 14: FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Please join us for the
BMDCNC's Almost-FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & POTLUCK PICNIC
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
DAN FOLEY PARK - Willow Glen Picnic Area1461 N. Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA
Or Register to join us for the Membership Meeting on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwodO2vrjgpH9zpPvDhgeb0Dw4lomQv30up
Draft Practice will be available with Course Obstacles & Group Exercises before lunch and after the meeting.to help you prepare for the upcoming Fall Draft Tests.
12:00: Potluck Lunch - please bring a dish to share by last name:
A-G: Appetizer or Side dish
H-M: Dessert
N-Z: Main Course
The Club will provide plates & utensils, water & sodas (or bring your own favorite beverage)
1:00: MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Note: There is a $6 (resident) to $8 (nonresident) cash-only Parking Fee.
Don’t forget water for your pups!
Remember: Dogs need to be on leash in the park, and controlled/crated/penned during lunch and the meeting.
OCT 6 - FARMER JOHN’S BMD DAY
15th Annual Bernese Mountain Dog Day aka Berner Day!
Sunday, October 6, 2024 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bernese Mountain Dog Day at Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm!
This Sunday, October 6th 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 25-27 - GOLD COUNTRY DRAFT TESTS
October 25-27, 2024
GOLD COUNTRY WORKING DOGS WEEKEND
THREE BMDCA 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: Bob Schmidt, Jill Shaeffer and Barry Solomon
Closing Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 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.
Meals are available by pre-order only until Friday,
October 18, 2024
To order by mail, download just the fillable Meal Order Form here
You can also order and pay for Draft Test meals via PayPal.
Trophy Donations are gratefully accepted!
Honor a Dog, Handler, or Mentor by sponsoring a Draft Trophy.