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SUMMARY:Saint Paul Winter Carnival Berners in the Park\, Presented by Mairs & Power
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, January 31st\, for a special Bernese Mountain Dog gathering at the annual Saint Paul Winter Carnival! Not only is it a great opportunity to connect with fellow club members\, but it’s an amazing opportunity for us to share this wonderful breed with others. \nIt won’t be hard to spot the Berners\, but you can find us at 11 am in Rice Park\, next to the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. \nThe Saint Paul Winter Carnival\,  is free to all\, and you can learn all about the planned activities on the Winter Carnival Website. \nWe hope to see you there! \n \n  \n~ 140th Winter Carnival ~\nThe Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation’s 137th Saint Paul Winter Carnival will run for 10 days – all day on weekends and evenings during the week. From January 22\, through February 1\, 2026\, the festival will attract 100\,000+ people from Saint Paul and beyond to celebrate winter in Minnesota. Landmark Center\, located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul\, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds\, and businesses throughout the city will be venues for event festivities\, which include ice carving competitions\, family-friendly artistic and educational activities\, and much more! \nThe festival has expanded each year to provide new programming that reflects changing demographics of the community. Landmark Center features free entertainment activities from diverse cultures: music and dance by local artists\, hands-on crafts\, and food and merchandise booths from around the world. \nFor more information about the Saint Paul Winter Carnival\, visit the Winter Carnival Website!
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/saint-paul-winter-carnival-berners-in-the-park-presented-by-mairs-power/
LOCATION:Rice Park\, 109 W 4th St\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Breed Awareness,Meet-Up
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SUMMARY:Winterfest 2025 - February 14th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Winterfest 2025 has been rescheduled for February 14th\, 2026!\n\n  \n\nLocation: 3699 Norsted Ave S Afton\, MN\nTime: 2-4PM (Annual Meeting will take place at 3pm)\nWhat to bring: Warm clothing\, a dish to share\, and some cash for the live auction!\nWho: Bring your family and your happy\, well socialized Berner! Off leash dogs are welcome! Intact males and ladies in season must sit this one out- Give them a yummy yule log to chomp on while you’re away 😉\nNote:  Please park in the road and enter through the gate to the right of the driveway.
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/winterfest-date-and-time-tbd/
LOCATION:BMDCGTC Headquarters\, 3699 Norsted Avenue South\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting,Breed Awareness,Club Meeting,Meet-Up
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities":MAILTO:bernesemdcgtc@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Minnesota State Fair Benching (Date and Time TBD)
DESCRIPTION:📍 Minnesota State Fairgrounds | ⏰ Date/Time TBDHelp represent our wonderful breed at the Great Minnesota Get-Together! We’ll be benching with the MPDBA\, educating fairgoers about Berners\, and showing off their friendly personalities.
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/minnesota-state-fair-benching-date-and-time-tbd/
LOCATION:MN State Fairgrounds\, 265 Snelling Ave. N\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55108
CATEGORIES:Breed Awareness
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities":MAILTO:bernesemdcgtc@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:St. Croix Valley Kennel Club Cluster Shows (Volunteers Needed)
DESCRIPTION:📍 Washington County Fairgrounds | 🛠️ Volunteers Needed!Four days of exciting dog shows\, including Bernese Mountain Dog specialties and all-breed competitions!🐾 Aug 21 – Working Dog Specialty & BMDCGTC Regional Specialty🐾 Aug 22 – BMDCGTC Regional Specialty & All-Membership Meeting + Raffle🐾 Aug 23 – All-Breed Show🐾 Aug 24 – All-Breed Show with BMD Supported Entry
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/st-croix-valley-kennel-club-cluster-shows-volunteers-needed/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 12300 40th St N\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082`\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breed Awareness,Club Meeting,Meet-Up,Show
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SUMMARY:Grooming & Grilling
DESCRIPTION:📍 Afton\, MN | ⏰ 6pm to 8:30pm | 🏡 All-Membership Meeting | Well-behaved Dogs Welcome! \nJoin us for an evening of hands-on grooming demos\, Q&A with experienced groomers\, and a casual grilling get-together with fellow members. Learn tips and tricks to keep your Berner looking their best!
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/grooming-grilling/
LOCATION:BMDCGTC Headquarters\, 3699 Norsted Avenue South\, Afton\, MN\, 55001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breed Awareness,Club Meeting,Meet-Up
ORGANIZER;CN="Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities":MAILTO:bernesemdcgtc@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Berners in the Park\, Presented by Mairs & Power
DESCRIPTION:Our first event of the year is Berners in the Park! Hosted by the St. Paul Winter Carnival\, our club has been a featured attraction for the past few years. Our goal is to let the public see our purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs. Join us on Saturday\, February 3rd from 11:oo am to 12:30 pm at Rice Park 109 W. 4th St. in St. Paul. This is an outside event. Dress for the weather and bring poop bags! Please do not bring dogs that may find this event stressful. Be aware of your dog and leash at all times to prevent accidents. \n  \nSaint Paul Winter Carnival Event Page \nMark your calendars for the return of Berners in the Park\, Presented by Mairs & Power! \nThe friendly pooches of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities are joining us at Rice Park at 11 am on Kid’s and Family Day\, Saturday\, February 3rd. You’ll be able to watch these snow-loving animals embrace what Winter Carnival is all about – enjoying St. Paul’s great outdoors all year round!
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/berners-in-the-park-presented-by-mairs-power/
LOCATION:Rice Park\, 109 W 4th St\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102
CATEGORIES:Breed Awareness
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Purebred Dog Breeders Association at the MN State Fair 2023!
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URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/minnesota-purebred-dog-breeders-association-at-the-mn-state-fair-2023/
LOCATION:MN State Fairgrounds\, 265 Snelling Ave. N\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55108
CATEGORIES:Breed Awareness
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SUMMARY:BMDCGTC at the MN State Fair - Purebred Booth
DESCRIPTION:On August 30th and 31st\, BMDCGTC club members will be representing the Bernese Mountain Dog breed at the MN State Fair. We aim to give opportunities to people who want to learn more about the breed and provide exposure to AKC events. \nStop by to say hi anytime from 8 am to 2 pm!
URL:https://twincitiesbmd.org/event/bmdcgtc-at-the-mn-state-fair-purebred-booth/
LOCATION:MN State Fairgrounds\, 265 Snelling Ave. N\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55108
CATEGORIES:Breed Awareness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Fors":MAILTO:borzoi101@yahoo.com
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