Oct
6
to Oct 10

Greyhound Reach the Beach

Greyhound Reach the Beach is an event for greyhound and sighthound owners.  It is held every Columbus Day weekend in October in the oceanside communities of Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  
The event celebrates our greyhounds, creates awareness of the need for foster and adoptive homes, and raises some funds to support greyhound adoption.  2019 is the twenty-fifth year of this very special event.  The event this year will be held for the first time in the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center (RBCC).

To register, go to: https://www.grtb.org/registration-1.html




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Sep
23
to Sep 26

Greyhounds in Gettysburg

If you have never had the opportunity to attend Greyhounds in Gettysburg, or as we refer to it - GIG, then this is a great opportunity you don’t want to miss. There are vendors and lectures and lots of sighthounds.

To register go to: https://www.greyhoundsingettysburg.org/Registration

Hope to see you there.

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Aug
8
8:00 AM08:00

Special Training

BRGA is pleased to start a series of Basic Manners Classes specifically geared to greyhounds. (It’s really to train the humans.) Every dog is different and every dog learns in his or her own way. This class will help you understand how your dog learns, so you can develop fun ways to teach them basic manners.

The first class will be on getting your greys attention. This will be a prerequisite to all subsequent classes.

The next class will cover wait; the third class will cover come. All training will be using fun games and a positive attitude. So bring your grey, some super high-value treats and their favorite toys and plan to have fun learning how to communicate with your greyhound.

The cost is $20 and we are limited to 12 dogs. A liability form will be sent to you once you register. Please sign and bring with you to the event.

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Jul
22
to Jul 25

The Grapehound Wine Tour

The Grapehound Wine Tour® is an event, featuring about forty wineries, brew pubs, and distilleries, with wine tasting, food, music, lakes, waterfalls, and a huge vendor tent filled with greyhound vendors from a dozen states. Different activities throughout the week take place at various host wineries and other locations, such as Taughannock Falls State Park.

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May
15
12:00 PM12:00

Greys and Grapes

It’s our annual Greys and Grapes celebration at 868 Estate Vineyards - 14001 Harpers Ferry Road in Hillsboro, VA.

Come with or without your hounds - admission is free. Bring a picnic blanket. Food and wine will be available for sale. Vendors will be on site selling various greyhound and non-greyhound related items.

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Mar
7
12:00 PM12:00

Gold Coast Greyhound Adoption Thank You Party

Gold Coast Greyhound Adoption, Gulf Coast Chapter, is our partner in Florida.

From the trips to the track, visits to the vets, fostering and taking care of our new fur babies, we have all made great and lasting friends. And although Florida greyhound racing is over, our friendships and mission aren’t.

Join us and share your stories and love for this breed and show off your greyhound family members. There will be food, drinks, raffles and love.

Crooked Thumb Brewery, 550 10th Avenue South, Safety Harbor, Florida 34695

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Dec
13
2:00 PM14:00

Special Training

BRGA is pleased to host a Basic Manners Class specifically geared to greyhounds. (It’s really to train the humans.) Every dog is different and every dog learns in his or her own way. This class will help you understand how your dog learns, so you can develop fun ways to teach them basic manners. We will cover several topics including wait, stay, attention and the recall - all using fun games and a positive attitude. So bring your grey, some super high-value treats and their favorite toys and plan to have fun learning how to communicate with your greyhound.

Reservations are a must as we can only take 25 dogs. The cost is $25 per dog.

Call Katie at 703.898.1291 to reserve a spot for your greyhound.

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Sep
26
12:00 PM12:00

Greys and Grapes

Greys and Grapes at 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Rd, Hillsboro, Virginia.

Everyone is invited, with greyhounds or without, and admission is free. We will have live music throughout the afternoon and there’ll be wine and food available for sale from the winery. You are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch but no alcoholic beverages can be brought in.  Vendors will be set up selling all kinds of greyt items. Bring blankets and chairs for you and your dogs and spend the entire afternoon with us.

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Sep
12
12:00 PM12:00

BRGA Annual Picnic - SOLD OUT

Mark your calendars for the annual BRGA picnic to be held on Saturday, September 12th from 12pm to 3pm.  This year, we will once again be at 8 Chains North Winery, 38593 Daymont Lane in Waterford. It's a beautiful country drive to their location in Loudoun County.

We will have a private, fenced area overlook the vineyard. The dogs can roam freely, so be sure to bring a muzzle. There will be tables and chairs under tents for eating, drinking, and socializing, but please feel free to bring a blanket or folding chairs if you want to spread out on the grass. We will also have other canopies set up to provide shade and space for social distancing. Be sure to also bring a face mask, as it may be required inside the winery.

Admission is $30 per person, which includes lunch, open wine bar (while supplies last), and an ice cream social for hoomans and hounds. Kids aged 12 and under are FREE. Each adult guest will also receive a goodie bag filled with greyt greyhound gear.


We plan on having a group roo, a blessing of the hounds, and will have lots of great greyhound items for sale. Of course, there will be water on hand for the dogs, wading pools, and poop stations. 


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Jul
23
to Jul 26

The Grapehound Wine Tour in the Finger Lakes

An informal gathering of greyhound folks with their hounds in New York wine country. Participating wineries, distilleries and brew pubs will either waive or charge minimal tasting fees. And they can't wait to see the greyhounds! If you have never been to the Finger Lakes, this is a great opportunity and the scenery is just gorgeous. Some of BRGA board members and BRGA family are attending.

To register go to: www.grapehounds.org

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Blue Ridge Greyhound Adoption (BRGA) is a racing-neutral, non-profit greyhound adoption organization serving the entire Northern Virginia and adjacent areas east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. BRGA was founded in May, 2005 in Leesburg, Virginia. BRGA is dedicated to finding responsible, loving homes for retired racing greyhounds. Our goal is to promote public awareness about what excellent pets these elegant dogs make. We work closely with other greyhound adoption organizations to ensure that no retired racing greyhound is left behind.