The Fairbanks Retriever Club is the oldest established retriever club in Alaska. Originally known as the Alaska Field Trial Association, it has been active in the Interior of the state since the early 1950s. In 1960 it was formed under its current name of Fairbanks Retriever Club. Through the years and despite changes in members and leadership, the club remains dedicated to all the retriever breeds and helping their owners improve their knowledge and skills in training, testing, trialing and hunting their dogs.

During the course of the year, we hold training classes, outdoor field sessions, picnic test/trial and AKC hunt tests and field trials. We welcome all retriever owners, from the beginner puppy owner all the way to the seasoned trainer!

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Annual Membership Meeting and Potluck 2025

Come join the annual membership meeting and potluck to kick off the 2025 season!  

Where: Pioneer Hall at Pioneer Park

When: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Set up at 5:30pm, Dinner starts at 6:00pm

Membership Meeting 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Option: Join the meeting via Zoom

Please bring a dish to share - main, salad, side, or dessert are all welcomed! We will have a potluck dinner first and then our annual FRC membership meeting. Besides club business, the meeting will also include a recap of the 2024 retriever world, election of officers and board members for 2025, and plans for the upcoming year.

If you have any questions, please contact Dave McGuire, President, at 907-388-4189 or admcguire@alaska.edu or Karen Wilson, Secretary, at 907-750-4465 or farnorthcbrs@gmail.com.

Be on the lookout for 2025 Activities

In 2025 FRC plans to offer winter training classes starting in March (details to be determined), a picnic test the week before Memorial Day to practice, hunt tests, field trials, and training groups. Check out the Calendar of Events to learn of dates, times, and locations for our upcoming events.