Newfiepalooza 2026
The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau lists NCNC’s gathering at Midway Village, with dog activities, education, vendors, and rescue fundraising.
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Newfiepalooza
Newfiepalooza 2026
October 25, 2026 • Midway Village Museum, Rockford, Illinois
Advance coverage and community promotion for our upcoming rescue fundraiser.
Newfiepalooza at Midway Village
GoRockford promotes the October 25 gathering in a Facebook video.
Newfiepalooza 2024
October 13, 2024 • DC Estate Winery, South Beloit, Illinois
Kisses Abound at NCNC Newfipalooza
The NCA shares highlights from NCNC’s rescue fundraiser, including education about canine body language and the event’s colored bandanas.
Newfiepalooza 2024 at DC Estate Winery
WIFR’s Facebook post highlights the gathering in South Beloit and its support for Newfoundland rescue.
Newfiepalooza 2023
October 29, 2023 • Hidden Creek Estates, Roscoe, Illinois
This Roscoe-area estate has become a regional favorite for weddings, drinks, food and weekend getaways
A feature about Hidden Creek Estates names NCNC as Newfiepalooza’s organizer and recalls a vendor’s experience at the October event.
Event raises money for Newfoundland dog rescue
WIFR covers NCNC’s festivities and rescue work, with comments from rescue chair Mary Price and event chair Rynn Johnson.
Newfiepalooza 2023
A local preview lists the event’s activities, educational sessions, vendors, and silent auction for Newfoundland rescue.
La Grange Pet Parade
La Grange Pet Parade 2026
May 30, 2026 • La Grange, Illinois
NCNC at the La Grange Pet Parade
NCNC’s Newfoundlands and handlers take part in the La Grange Pet Parade.
La Grange pet parade returns May 30
Carol McGowan previews the 80th parade and names the North Central Newfoundland Club among the participating animal organizations.
Water Tests
NCNC Water Tests 2025
September 20–21, 2025 • Lake Andrea, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Performance Podium: New Beginner Water Dog
Debra Jackson describes Clint’s Beginner Water Dog success at NCNC’s Lake Andrea test, bringing our event to another breed club’s readers.
NCNC Water Tests 2023
September 23–24, 2023 • Lake Andrea, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Could dogs working as official lifeguards become a thing in Wisconsin?
Tahleel Mohieldin reports from the water test, speaking with Dona Baker-Austin and Cissy Sullivan about Newfoundlands’ working abilities and temperament.
Dog lifeguards? Midwest club trains Newfoundlands for water rescues
WPR explores the water tests through an interview with Dona Baker-Austin and photographs of NCNC dogs and handlers at Lake Andrea.
NCNC Draft Tests
NCNC Draft Tests 2025
November 15–16, 2025 • Palladia Farm, Illinois
North Central Newfoundland Club: November 15–16, 2025
Diane Shumake reports on NCNC’s two draft tests at Palladia Farm, introducing the club’s new test location to NCA readers.
Regional Specialty
Snowflakes & Slobber 2024
February 22–25, 2024 • Madison, Wisconsin
North Central Newfoundland Club Regional – Sunday, February 25, 2024
Canine Chronicle names North Central Newfoundland Club in its results report for the Sunday regional specialty in Madison, with the judge, winning dog, handler, owners, and breeders.
North Central Newfoundland Club Regional – Thursday, February 22, 2024
Snowflakes & Slobber 2023
February 23–26, 2023 • Madison, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Regional Specialty
The NCA’s preview promotes Snowflakes and Slobber’s four concurrent specialty events, sweepstakes, and junior showmanship.
NCA National Specialty
Working Dog Team Relay 2026
May 7, 2026 • Warwick, Rhode Island
NCNC’s Working Dog Team Relay at the NCA National Specialty.
To Do in RI: Meet the Newfies! Warwick Hosts One of the Largest Gatherings of Newfoundland Dogs This Week
The public preview includes the Thursday Working Dog Team Relay among the National Specialty’s featured activities.
Working Dog Team Relay 2025
May 1, 2025 • Warwick, Rhode Island
Hosted by the North Central Newfoundland Club at the NCA National Specialty.
2025 National Working Dog Team Relay
The NCA’s illustrated feature reports on NCNC’s six-team relay, its working stations, team spirit, and awards.
2025 Newfoundland National Specialty
The specialty report credits NCNC with hosting the relay and describes the tasks and scoring. Relay photographs accompany the coverage.