
Held under the rules of:
American Kennel Club (AKC)
Ocala, Florida
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 to Sun, Apr 19, 2026
Closing Date: Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT
Junior Showmanship
Obedience Trials
Rally Obedience Trials
Limits
This event has limits defined. You can quickly verify below if any limits have been met already before your place your entry.
| Thu, Apr 16, 2026 |
| ● Karen Schroeder - Available spaces |
Event Secretary
Emerald Coast Dog Shows
3513 Patrick Road
Panama City
Florida 32409
Location
Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds
10205 NW Gainesville Rd.
Ocala
Florida 34482
Judges
Barbara Madrigrano
Berna H. Welch
Britt Jung
Bryana Pierce
Chatham Napoli
Cindy Williamson
Karen Schroeder
Mary Cowen McElroy
Megan Laudermilk
Hotels
Exhibitors are encouraged to contact hotels directly for rate information and pet policies when making reservations please verify that dogs are allowed.
HOTELS THAT ALLOW DOGS:
HOST HOTEL:
Equus Inn, ...................................Exit 350 at I-75, 3434 SW College Road, Ocala
Must call for “NO DOG FEE RATE”. 352-854-3200 Special Rate - $129.
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Best Western, Exit 350 at I-75, 3701 S.W. 38th Ave., Ocala............. 352-237-4848
Days Inn By Wyndham– Ocala North, Exit 354 at I-75, 3811 N.W. Blitchton Rd.
Ocala................................................................................................ 352-414-2473
LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Exit 350 at I-75 36th Ave. Ocala................... 352-861-1137
Budget Host Inn, Exit 354 at I-75, 4013 Blitchton Rd., Ocala ........... 352-732-6940
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala North, Exit 354 at I-75 3811 Blitchton Rd.,
Ocala................................................................................................ 352-629-7021
Motel 6, Exit 354 at I-75, 3810 Blitchton Rd., Ocala......................... 352-732-3131
Wild Frontier Campground, 3101 N.W. 16th Ave., Ocala .................. 352-629-3540
Hilton Ocala, Exit 350 at I-75 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala.................. 352-854-1400
NO DOGS:
Courtyard by Marriott, Exit 350 at I-75, 3712 S.W. 36th Ave., Ocala. 352-237-8000
Camping
Those requesting a motorhome please email Camille Nasca at [email protected] and I will email Ocala’s RV rules and
registration form to you.
Complete the overnight camping reservation form and email to the address on the form.
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THE RV REGISTRATION FORM TO CAMILLE.
Additional Information
Catalog Advertising Rates Deadline: March 15, 2026
Color Covers (limited to three : IFC, IBC, BC, please contact advertising chair prior to payment to reserve).
_____$100 – Covers by Reservation Only ............ 4.5” x 7.33”
_____$50 – Full Page black & white ..................... 4.5” x 7.33”
_____$25 – Half Page black & white .................. 4.5” x 3.667”
Advertising Specifications
•Ad design available from Anney Doucette ([email protected]) for an additional $25 per page.
•Vertical (Portrait) alignment is preferred for full page ads. Horizontal alignment only for half-page ads. 300 dpi RGB JPGor PDF.
•Ad copy must comply with the GRNews rules for clearances and titles (https://www.grca.org/about-grca/club-magazine-golden-retriever-news/grnews-advertising policy/)
•All digital photos, artwork and logos submitted for design must be 300 dpi or higher.
•Submit all materials and direct all questions to Anney Doucette, [email protected] or 352-262-1874.
•Make checks payable to MFGRC and mail to Anney Doucette, 6340 S Redbird Avenue, Lecanto FL 34461

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