Upcoming Events
Below find a brief description of upcoming events.
If you would like to have a new event added to our website, email BPCA Admins with the following information:
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2024 National Specialty
Link to Judges Program
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* Fast Cat/Herding/AKC Temperament Testing (Salty Dogs) **Closed Aug 22nd at 6pm
* Specialty/Sweeps(Foy Trent) **Closed Aug 21st
* AGM Pizza Party/Judges Dinner **Closed Sep 1st - Please contact Michele Fitzgerald if space is available.
* Catalog Ad Application **Closed Aug 21st
* Pre-Order 2024 National Specialty Poster **Due Sep 4th or until gone
* Volunteer/Auction Item Donation Form **Due Sep 4th
* Cash Donations: Your donations to the 2024 BPCA National Specialty will help offset our club costs to host this event. Here is the link If you wish to donate ONLINE (PayPal/Venmo) - Click Here OR checks can be mailed to Bill Szlinis 7434 Brunswick CT, Washington, MI 48095
* Shop Bonfire -Specialty Merch
See below for additional information and links:
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This years chair is Michele Fitzgerald and our commissioned artwork is by Dale Bernard.
Location
We are excited to be back at Purina Farms! Grooming and Show Ring will be in the Gateway Hall. Fast Cat, Herding, Farm Dog and ATT will all be located on-site at Purina Farms as well.
500 Willam Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039
Fast Cat
There will be 8 Fast Cat runs between Sept 5-8th. The BPCA is sponsoring Sept 5th and the American Beauceron Club is sponsoring the remaining events. You can sign up online through Salty Dogs. Fun runs (practice) will be offered as time permits. We will be looking for volunteers for Sept 5th to help with FastCat.
Herding
Opportunities for beginners to more experienced dogs. There will be herding instinct testing, for dogs with no training and titling in HT, PT and Course A! Herding is sponsored by American Beauceron Club (ABC) - Apply on the Salty Dogs Coursing website.
Farm Dog/ ATT
Farm Dog Certification and AKC Temperament Tests are available on Sunday - Apply on the Salty Dogs Coursing website.
Schedule of Events
(Sign-up Links on the last page)
Thursday - Sept 5th
8am - FastCat (2) - Sponsored by the BPCA - Will Need Volunteers
5-7pm Welcome Reception - Host Hotel Pool Lounge - BYOB; Hors d’oeuvres will be provided
Friday - Sept 6th
8am - FastCat (2)- Sponsored by ABC; Also fun runs following
8am -Herding (2) - HT & PT Sheep - Sponsored by ABC - Purina Farms
8am - Herding Instinct (Sheep) - Sponsored by ABC - Purina Farms
7pm - AGM Pizza Party - Host Hotel, Cash Bar
Saturday - Sept 7th
FastCat (2) - Sponsored by ABC - Purina Farms
8am- Herding (2) - Course A; Started, Intermediate, Advanced - Sponsored by ABC - Purina Farms
Sweeps/National Specialty - Foy Trent Superintendent - Purina Farms Event Center/Gateway Hall
7pm - Judges Dinner/Live Auction - Host Hotel, Cash Bar
Sunday - Sept 8th
8am - FastCat(2) - Sponsored by ABC - Purina Farms
8am - Farm Dog - Purina Farms
8am - ATT - Purina Farms
Hotels
Host Hotel
Holiday Inn Saint Louis West at Six Flags
Reservations: 1-888-HOLIDAY (1-888-465-4329)
Front Desk: 1-636-938-6661 (RECOMMENDED NUMBER TO CALL)
Check-in 4PM
Check-out- 11AM
A block of rooms is available - state you are with The Berger Picard Club. Fee is 129.95 per night + tax for a standard 2 Queen Room. All rooms are charged a one-time 35.00 “Show fee” as well.
Other hotels near Purina Farms:
Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka
(636) 938-4368
Pets allowed (extra charge).
America’s Best Inn Eureka
(636) 549-3384
No Pets
Comfort Inn Near Six Flags Pacific
(636) 257-4600
Pets allowed (extra charge).
RV Reservations
Reservations are taken on a first-come; first-served basis and are assigned based on length of equipment(rig) and space availability. If confirmed, you will receive an emailed confirmation and a payment link so you can pay at your convenience. Reservations (Handled by Purina Farms) will respond back to your reservation request within 5-7 business days to let you know whether your reservation is confirmed. Full payment must be received before the space can be finalized.
Purina Farms offers 2 different RV lots on property:
1) The Full Service Purina Event Center RV lot offers 30 and 50 amp electric, water and sewer.
2) The Electric Only Main Show Field RV lot offers 30 and 50 amp electric.
Fees
The nightly charge is $50/night (Row A), $45/night (Row B) and $40/night (Rows C & D) in the Full Service Purina Event Center Lot* and $25 in the Electric Only Main Show Field RV Lot. Full payment by credit card must be received before the space can be finalized. There is no guarantee of site assignment.
Any RVs bigger than 50’ must reserve a spot in the full-service Purina Event Center lot. Max size of RV on property is 55’. Tow vehicles are not factored into the length of the spaces as they must be unhooked.
Spaces are refundable if cancelled more than 3 days out from the arrival date listed on the reservation confirmation. Otherwise, no refunds will be given. Spaces are non-transferable.
Please note that RV reservations are only accepted for those entered (or those who have dogs/cats entered) in an event that has contracted a space, which includes overnight camping spots.
The Purina Farms RV lots are only open to vehicles specifically designed with overnight sleeping accommodations including motorhomes, fifth wheels and travel trailers.
Quite time in the RV area is from 11:00pm to 6:00am
Making your Reservation
The first night of your overnight camping reservations for the Berger Picard Club of America Nationals must start no earlier than September 4, 2024 and must end by 10am on September 9, 2024. Please email the request 2024 RV BPCA Reservation Form (pdf) to rvparking@purina.nestle.com.
All requests must be RECEIVED by August 21st, 2024 in order to be considered. If confirmed, you will receive and email confirmation and payment link.
RV Rentals
If you have an RV rental, you must ensure that the RV is dropped off and picked up in accordance with your reservation dates and times. Plan accordingly with the supplier.
Check Out
Checkout time is 6pm. If you depart September 8, 2024
Checkout time is 10am. If you depart September 9, 2024
Questions?
See Reservation Form for more information; If additional questions, contact rvparking@purina.nestle.com or (866) 979-2488 with any questions about overnight camping in the Purina Farms RV lots.
SIGN-UP Today!
Fast Cat:
Salty Dog Link - **Closes Aug 22nd at 6pm
Fun Run Sign up will be available at the field site; If questions email Salty Dogs
Herding:
Salty Dogs - Click Here **Closes Aug 22nd at 6pm
If questions, email Michele Fitzgerald
Farm Dog:
Salty Dogs - Click Here **Closes Aug 22nd at 6pm
If questions, email Michele Fitzgerald
AKC American Temperament Testing:
Salty Dogs - Click Here - **Closes Aug 22nd at 6pm
If questions, email Michele Fitzgerald
National Specialty/Sweeps:
Foy Trent Link - Click Here - **Closes Aug 21st
If questions, email Michele Fitzgerald
AGM Pizza Party/Judges Dinner:
Dinner Reservation Form **Due Sep 1st
RV Reservations:
RV Reservation Form - Click Here **Due Aug 21st
First-come First Served basis); If questions contact Purina at 1-866-979-2488 or email Purina RV Parking
Catalog Ads:
Catalog Ad Information - Click Here **Due Aug 21st
2024 National Specialty Poster:
Reserve your Poster today - Click Here **Due Sep 4th or until gone
14"x18" premium matte, limited quantities. Pick up at Purina or ship (additional charges)
If questions, email Michele Fitzgerald
Volunteers/Auction Item Donation:
Volunteer/Auction Item Donation Form - Click Here **Due Sep 4th
VOLUNTEERS: Seeking volunteers to help with Fast Cat(Thu, Fri), Farm Dog(Sun), ATT Testing (Sunday)
AUCTION ITEMS: Submit a description of what your are bringing or shipping to purina, its value. When you fill out the Auction Item donation form, the address to ship/hand deliver donations are explained.
If questions, email Michele Fitzgerald
Cash Donations:
Your donations to the 2024 BPCA National Specialty will help offset our club costs to host this event. Here is the link If you wish to donate ONLINE (PayPal/Venmo) - Click Here OR checks can be mailed to Bill Szlinis 7434 Brunswick CT, Washington, MI 48095
Specialty Merchandise:
Don't forget to pick up your merchandise prior to nationals!
2025 Judges Education Workshop at Rose City Classic
Judges Education opportunity at the Rose City Classic at the Portland Expo Center in Portland, Oregon. Valerie Black will be presenting workshop for Berger Picards on Saturday, January 18. Please see the file below for more information.