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
September BMDCNC Fall Membership Meeting TBD
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
JUNE 20: SUMMER MEETING
BMDCNC SUMMER MEETING
Saturday June 20, 2026 11:30 am-3 pm
Dan Foley Park
Willow Glen Picnic Area
1461 N Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA 94589
Schedule
11:30 am - Arrive, get settled
12:15 pm - Potluck Lunch
12:45 pm - Disaster Preparedness Presentation by Debbie Christian
2 pm - Membership Meeting
- Sign In
- Approval of Minutes
- Officer and Committee Reports
- Unfinished and New Business
Potluck Lunch
Board will provide Desserts, Club will provide cups and utensils
Last name A-L: Please bring a main dish
Last name: M-Z: Please bring a side dish
Download event flyer here.
2026 BMDCNC REGIONAL SPECIALTY
2026 BMDCNC Regional Specialty and Supported Entry
Woofstock Cluster at Yolo County Fairgrounds
1250 E. Gum Avenue, Woodland, CA 95776
Friday, June 5 SWBMDC Regional Specialty
Saturday, June 6 BMDCNC Regional Specialty
Sunday, June 7 BMDCNC Supported Entry
2026 BMDCNC Regional Specialty Ringside Lunch
Saturday, June 6 - $20
Please join us for our Ringside Lunch with the Judges held immediately following the conclusion of breed judging at the 2026 BMDCNC Regional Specialty in Woodland, CA.
Lunch includes: Deli-style sandwich with fixings (roast beef, turkey or vegetarian), pasta salad, green salad, beverage and cookie.
Lunch is by pre-order - deadline for lunch orders is Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
For information on Sierra West BMDC’s Regional Specialty on Friday, June 5, please visit
https://sierrawestbmdc.org/2026_regional_specialty.html
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*
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