We try to keep this page updated with events that are coming up. We would appreciate your help in letting us know of dog shows and pet fairs in your area. If you would like to help out at the pet fairs in your area, contact Carrie Coffman to see who is coordinating the events in your area.

CLUB MEETINGS

The board has scheduled this year's club picnic/meetings as follows:

May 17, 2008
September 27, 2008
December 13, 2008

As places and times become available, we'll update this page.

PET FAIRS & OTHER EVENTS

Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8am to 12noon
Pets on Parade at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland. The event is sponsored by the Lakeland SPCA. For more information, go to www.lovemyspca.com. If you would like to help out, please contact Debbie Hamilton, 863-425-4055.

Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, 2008
The Florida Great Pyrenees Club is manning the concessions at the Canine Performance Events, Inc., Agility Trials in Groveland, FL. We hope to raise several hundred dollars for our rescue account. If you can help man the concession stand or donate food items, please contact Carrie Coffman at 813-777-4001.

April 30 to May 3, 2008
The 2008 GPCA National Specialty will be held in Westlake, Ohio, April 30 to May 3, 2008. It is being hosted this year by the Heart of Ohio Great Pyrenees Club. This is the annual dog show for our breed. You can see hundreds of beautiful dogs in the show rings, attend seminars, and meet breeders and owners from all over the country. Visit http://www.2008gpcanational.org for the schedule.

DOG SHOWS

Saturday & Sunday, March 29th & 30th
St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers Association, Inc.
Manatee Civic Center
1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto, FL 34221
http://www.infodog.com

Friday, April 4th
Jacksonville Dog Fanciers' Association
Jacksonville Dog Fanciers Show Grounds
6932 Morse Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32244
http://www.infodog.com

Saturday & Sunday, April 5th & 6th
Greater Orange Park Dog Club
St. John's County Fairgrounds
5840 State Road 207, Elkton, FL 32033
http://www.infodog.com

Thursday - Saturday, April 10th - 12th
Valdosta Kennel Club, Inc.
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA
http://www.onofrio.com

Saturday & Sunday, April 19th & 20th
Heartland Dog Club Of Florida
Pioneer Park
Springs Fl (Corner of US 17 and FL 64), Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
http://www.infodog.com

Wednesday - Saturday, April 30th - May 3rd
2008 GPCA National Speciality
Westlake, OH
http://www.2008gpcanational.org/

Thursday - Sunday, May 8th - 11th
Columbus Kennel Club
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA
http://www.onofrio.com

Saturday & Sunday, May 17th & 18th
Greater Fort Myers Dog Club
Lee Civic Center
(Formerly Lee County Arena)
Jct SR 31 and SR 78, N Fort Myers, FL 33917
http://www.infodog.com