2026 Events
Club meetings are tentatively scheduled for the third Friday of each month
January 16-18
Winter Specialty & Sweepstakes
The RCLRC Winter Specialty, Friday, January 16, 2026, and two Sweepstakes, Saturday and Sunday following, were held in conjunction with the 2026 Rose City Classic Dog Show.
Location
Portland Expo Center
2060 N Marine Drive
Portland, OR 97217
January 17
Meet the Breed & Annual Meeting
Meet the Breed at the Rose City Dog Show Classic. Later, our annual club meeting will be at Judy Chamber's Ghoststone Farms, Saturday, January 17 at 5PM.
Location
Ghoststone Farms
10184 Ehlen Rd NE
Aurora, OR 97002
February 11-14
Pacific Northwest Sportsman Show
RCLRC will host an educational booth showcasing the Labrador Retriever breed at the Pacific Northwest Sportsman Show Wednesday, February 11 through Sunday, February 14.
Learn more about the Sportsman Show.
Location
Portland Expo Center
2060 N Marine Drive
Portland, OR 97217
April 18
Heart Clinic
RCLCR will host a Heart Clinic on Sunday, April 18 with Dr. Gabrielle Wallace offering auscultation ($60) and echocardiogram ($275) exams.
Appointments
Prepayment required. Reserve with Becky Slayton Parmeter
or FB Messenger.
Location
Ghoststone Farms
10184 Ehlen Rd NE
Aurora, OR 97002
April 25
Spring Match & BBQ
Join the fun Saturday, April 25! Our
B-Match offers Puppy Sweepstakes, Regular Classes, Junior Showmanship, and Pee Wee. It will be great practice for your puppies and youngsters along with their human handlers. Stay for the
club meeting and BBQ following the match.
Entry
Judges
Breed - Heather Suomela (East Deep River Farm & Labradors)
Sweepstakes - Becky Slayton Parmeter
Sweepstakes - Becky Slayton Parmeter
Junor Showmanship & Pee Wee - Allison Rogers (Devonshire Labradors)
Entry
Registration on day of show 8:30-9:30 AM
Judging starts at 10:30 AM
Pre-entries: $6 first class, $3 additional classes
Day of show entries: $8 first class, $4 additional classes
Free entry for Junior Showmanship and Pee Wee.
Pre-entries close: April 22, 2026
Make checks payable to: RCLRC and send to:
Susan Huntzinger
30940 SW Riverland RdWest Linn, OR 97068
Obedience & Rally rings open for practice.
Show Chair
Susan Huntzinger, susan@riverlanelabs.com
Location
Ghoststone Farms
10184 Ehlen Rd NE
Aurora, OR 97002
April 26
Eye Clinic
RCLCR will host a Eye Clinic on Sunday, April 26 with Dr. Sarah Maxwell ($35).
Appointments Text Udo Stark, 503-995-5433 or FB message. Please indicate your preference for morning or afternoon.
Location
Ghoststone Farms
10184 Ehlen Rd NE
Aurora, OR 97002
July 10-11
Summer Specialty & More
We invite you to join us for a joyful celebration of our breed and community! This year’s gathering brings two Specialties over two unforgettable days, filled with Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes, Junior and Pee Wee Showmanship, and an adorable 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition. Cash prizes will be offered! Come share the excitement, the laughter, and the wagging tails!
Judges
Friday, July 10
Breed - Faith Hyndman (Buckstone)
Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes - Ari Katz (AK Labs)
Junior Showmanship - Jessica Braatz
Saturday, July 11
Breed - Bolette Heering (Denmark)
Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes - Noel Sexton (Attaway)
4-6 Month Beginner Puppy - Katie Somers (Somersun)
Pee Wee - Lisa Colombani (Tuscany)
Addition Events
AKC Fetch, CGC & Trick Dog Evaluations - Saturday, July 11
Entry
Open May 20, 2026 at 12PM PT
Close June 24, 2026 at 6PM PT
Complimentary continental breakfast will be provided on Friday and Saturday. Lunch will be provided by the club on Friday.
Show Chair
Allison Rogers
Location
Champoeg State Heritage Area
St. Paul, OR
