CNC EVENTS
October Events
CNC Regional Specialties!
9-11 October 2026
(pending AKC approval)
West Friendship, MD
or use QR code below
Draft Workshop
24 October 2026
Poor Farm Park
13400 Liberty School Rd
Ashland, VA
$20 per dog
Focus on beginners learning safe draft work
for parades, tree/pumpkin pulls and/or tests.
Course available for draft test levels.
Some equipment available for workshop.
Questions?
Email Christie Smith
Fall Pack Walk
31 October 2026 11 AM
Clarks Crossing Parking
VIenna, VA
Meet at Parking, pack walk about 1.5 miles to Caboose Brewing, take a break and return.
See flyer for details!
Upcoming
November Events
Newfies on the Mall
7 November 2026 9AM - Noon
Washington, DC
A 3 mile stroll around the monuments & memorials of Washington
Newfs on leash and pulling carts
Lunch will be provided
CNC 2026 Annual Meeting
18 November 2026 7:30 PM
Zoom meeting
Meeting link will be emailed
CNC Christmas Parade
22 November 2026 2PM
Ashland, VA
Line up at noon
For more information and to RSVP
Contact Scott Dickensheets
CNC Christmas Tree Pull
28 November 2026 9AM - 3PM
18028 Carrico Mills Rd
Elkwood, VA
CORDORUS PARK & OPEN SWIM INFORMATION
CNC may have 2-3 volunteers experienced with Water Training Basics and Testing Exercises. They are an invaluable resource to owners starting out or needing practice.
Become familiar with Park Rules and Training Times. The Colonial Newfoundland Club does not want anyone taking an unnecessary risk. You are not allowed to train except on CNC scheduled dates.
Please don’t let your dog pee or poop on the beach.
SCHEDULE NOTE: This year every training day coincides with the Portuguese Water Training Days. Each Sunday, the Lyric Band sets up in the Band Shell. All those training need to vacate the area by 4pm. Open Swim Dates are at your own risk.
CODORUS STATE PARK DATES
Open Swim is SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Open Swim Dates have been set up with Park management to allow CNC members (and members of other clubs) to train. If you are interested in participating, email Michele Miller at micheleodette@gmail.com. Michele coordinates who is coming, bringing a boat, etc.
The etiquette for these open swim dates is based on mutual cooperation and support. Participants share knowledge, equipment and offer help as needed. Dogs must be leashed, in control, and in a crate or X-Pen when not working. Dogs are exhausted and flooded with a lot of new information and stimulus. They need a safe resting place to recharge to get the most out of training. This is not just swimming, but a learning and training environment.
202 Cordorus Open Swim
Dates will be posted as soon as available!
Dates
coming
soon
2026 Events Calendar
January
Awards Submission opens
February
28 Awards Submission Due
March
7-8 Handling Seminar
14-15 CNC Draft Test
28 CNR/CNC Spring Fun Day/Picnic
April
CNC Awards Mailed
May
4-9 NCA National Specialty
4 - CNC DDX Test at National
June
27 - 28 Water Workshop
July
August
22-23 CNC Water Test
September
26 CNC/CNR Fall Fun Day Fredericksburg
October
10-11 CNC Regional Specialty
24 Draft Workshop
31 Fall Pack Walk
November
7 Newfies on the Mall DC
18 Annual Meeting (ZOOM)
22 Christmas Parade Ashland, VA
28 Tree Pull Bees & Trees
December
13 AKC Scent Trial Laurel, MD