Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club (UPVKC)

06/08/2026

Run 🐰 to make your entries before they close — you won’t want to miss this fun-packed weekend in mountain Maryland! Full event details at: https://www.upvkc.org/fcat

Ready to register? Visit:
sugarloafmountainracing.com

05/18/2026

📣📣 UPCOMING MEETING 📣📣
Meetings will now take place at the Bedford Road VFD:
13200 Bedford Rd NE, Cumberland, MD 21502
Starts @ 7:00PM
Our next meeting is: May 21st, 2026
Questions? Let us know!

05/14/2026

Entries are OPEN for our annual FAST CAT event! Held at the wonderful Eagle's Nest Campground, WVA in Ridgeley, WV, from June 19th to the 21st, you will find days of fun in the beautiful Appalachian mountains! Enjoy our flat, well-mowed track with the mountainous scenery and a nice flowing creek beside the adjacent campground. We'll be having fun runs and AKC FIT DOG walks on Friday (2), Saturday (2) and Sunday (1)! 🐾

Please enter at: https://www.sugarloafmountainracing.com/
If you need any help, please let us know!

Our event program is available at the website above and directly at:https://www.sugarloafmountainracing.com/uploads/1/2/2/9/122968867/upvkc_june_2026_fcat_premium.pdf

🔷 Don't forget to reserve your title ribbons!
Our beautiful hand-customized ribbons have brought in competitors from all over! Please contact our event chair, Amelia Johnson, at [email protected] or message at 301-268-6046.

NEW THIS YEAR: We will be offering Farm Dog in addition to our Fast CAT event. Personal Best and Junior Handler ribbons are also available! ⭐️

05/10/2026

UPVKC Schedule 2026
Bel Air Community Recreation Area
Cresaptown, Maryland
Upper Ball Field

All dates are subject to change due to weather and field maintenance. Weekday times will start at 6:30 PM until all dogs have run. Saturday times will begin at approximately 10 AM due to possible wetness of grass. Please check the Facebook group for updates https://www.facebook.com/groups/upvkcfcat

You may contact your Instructor, Amelia Johnson, Certified Canine Athlete Specialist, by texting 301-268-6046.

05/04/2026

Keep Up to Date on our ongoing FREE Fast CAT practices!
Fenced in, and led by our local Fast CAT instructor, you will be shocked how much your dog loves this zipping activity.
Join Our Group Below!

⭐ https://www.facebook.com/groups/upvkcfcat ⭐

04/01/2026

📣📣 NEW MEETING LOCATION 📣📣

Meetings will now take place at the Bedford Road VFD:
Every 3rd Thursday of the Month
13200 Bedford Rd NE, Cumberland, MD 21502
Starts @ 7:00PM

Our next meeting is: April 16th, 2026
Questions? Let us know!

03/19/2026

02/23/2026

Keep an eye out for our upcoming practice dates, hopefully beginning this spring! 🐾 Our FREE Fast CAT practices will take place at the Bel Air Ball-field in Cresaptown, MD.

09/17/2025

📣📣📣 REMINDER: Next Meeting 7PM September 18th @ Christ Lutheran Church, LaVale MD ‼️

09/06/2025

It's almost time to show your dog a little puppy love again!

The 16th Annual Frostburg Dog Splash is back at the Frostburg Pool on Sat & Sun, Sept 6 & 7, from 1-4pm each day. The cost is $5 per dog and all proceeds benefit the Frostburg Dog Park.

PROOF OF RABIES VACCINATION IS REQUIRED! A RABIES TAG, VACCINATION CERT SIGNED BY A VETERINARIAN OR CELL PHONE PIC OF EITHER) MUST BE PRESENTED AT GATE!

Save a little time at the gate by downloading and completing the registration form at the link below. Bring it with you to the pool and avoid the wait at the gate.
https://bit.ly/FbgDogSplash24