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The Greater Milwaukee Brittany Club (GMBC) hosts field trials, hunt tests, training sessions, conformation and obedience events, and social gatherings such as an awards banquet. The club publishes a yearly calendar with dates and locations, so anyone interested in attending or participating can plan around specific weekends. Below is the 2026 schedule as listed on the club's website, along with what each type of event involves.
2026 Event Calendar
| Dates | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| April 11–12 | Spring Field Trial | Bong |
| May 16–17 | Hunt Test | Ottawa |
| May 23–24 | Spring Field Trial | Bong |
| June 13–14 | Training Meeting | Ottawa |
| June 27 | Specialty Show | West Bend |
| August 22–23 | Find Flush Fire, Training | Ottawa |
| September 12–13 | Fall Field Trial | Bong |
| September 26–27 | Fall Hunt Test | Ottawa |
| October 10–11 | Fall Walking Field Trial | Ottawa |
| January 16, 2027 | Awards Banquet | Aliota's, Wauwatosa, WI |
The club notes that its Facebook page is updated fairly often, so checking there is a good way to catch schedule changes or additions.
What Each Event Type Involves
Field Trials
Field trials are competitive events that test a Brittany's hunting ability, including finding and pointing birds. GMBC holds spring and fall field trials at Bong, plus a fall walking field trial at Ottawa in October. A premium (entry document) is posted for the fall trial — for example, the October 10–11, 2026 trial at Ottawa Dog Grounds in Eagle, WI lists a downloadable premium file.
Hunt Tests
Hunt tests evaluate a dog's hunting skills against a standard rather than against other dogs. GMBC runs spring and fall hunt tests at Ottawa, typically in May and September.
Training Sessions
Training meetings give owners and dogs a chance to practice in a group setting. The 2026 calendar includes a June training meeting at Ottawa and an August "Find Flush Fire" training weekend, also at Ottawa.
Conformation, Obedience, and Social Events
The club sponsors conformation and obedience shows, including a specialty show in West Bend on June 27. It also holds social events, such as the awards banquet on January 16, 2027 at Aliota's in Wauwatosa, WI.
Why the Club Runs These Events
The Greater Milwaukee Brittany Club states two main goals: encouraging the highest standards in breeding, training, and exhibiting dogs, and promoting cooperation and friendship among owners and breeders. The events above are the club's way of working toward those goals. It is a regional club of the American Brittany Club and was celebrating its 59th year at the time the page was published.
How to Get Details or Join
- Visit the club's Events page for more information on any listed event.
- Check the Facebook group, which the club says it updates fairly often.
- Contact the club by email at [email protected] if you have questions about attending or becoming a member.
The club explicitly invites individuals and families to join, so attending an event is a reasonable first step if you are considering membership.