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Western Canada’s Biggest Golden Retriever Meetup - September 26, 2026 | Golden, British Columbia
Golden Tails Gathering is a new destination dog event bringing Golden Retrievers, their humans, and dog lovers together in Golden, BC for a joyful day of mountain views, activities, contests, vendors, food trucks, photo opportunities, and community connection.
The inaugural event takes place on September 26, 2026and is expected to welcome Golden Retriever families from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and beyond. Proceeds from the event will be shared with three non-profit rescue organizations in Canada, helping support dogs in need.
Why This Story Matters
Golden Tails Gathering is a highly visual, feel-good story with strong appeal for pet, travel, lifestyle, tourism, and community media.
Media angles include:
- Golden Retrievers gathering in Golden, BC — a memorable and naturally media-friendly story
- A new destination event drawing dog lovers to the Canadian Rockies
- A family-friendly fall road trip experience for attendees from Western Canada and beyond
- A joyful community event supporting Canadian dog rescue organizations
- A highly visual photo and video opportunity, including The Big Sit group photo
- A first-year event with potential tourism and local business impact for Golden, BC
Event Details
Event: Golden Tails Gathering
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location: Golden, BC
Audience: Golden Retriever owners, dog lovers, families, travellers, vendors, sponsors, and rescue supporters
Registration: https://goldentailsgathering.ca/registration
Early Bird Deadline: July 17, 2026
Event Highlights
Golden Tails Gathering will include:
- Golden Retriever meetup and social areas
- The Big Sit group photo
- Dog-friendly activities and contests
- Vendor Village
- Food trucks
- Professional & selfie photo opportunities
- Mountain views and fall travel appeal
- Rescue-support component
- Community gathering for dog lovers of all kinds
Suggested Story Angles
For pet media:
A large-scale Golden Retriever meetup supporting rescue organizations and celebrating the joy of the breed.
For travel media:
A unique fall road trip to Golden, BC for dog lovers, families, and travellers looking for a memorable mountain-town experience.
For lifestyle media:
A feel-good community event filled with happy dogs, photo opportunities, food, vendors, and outdoor fun.
For local and regional media:
A new event bringing visitors to Golden and creating opportunities for tourism, local businesses, vendors, volunteers, and community partners.
For broadcast and photo editors:
A highly visual event featuring hundreds of Golden Retrievers, scenic mountain backdrops, contests, candid dog-and-owner moments, and The Big Sit group photo.
Quote from the Organizer
“Golden Retrievers have such a joyful, social, people-loving personality, and Golden, BC is the perfect setting to bring that energy together,” says Andrea Tubbs, organizer of Golden Tails Gathering. “We wanted to create an event that feels fun, welcoming, and meaningful — a place where people can spend the day surrounded by happy dogs, beautiful mountain views, and a community that genuinely loves being together.”
Media Assets
Media are welcome to request:
- Event logo
- Event poster
- Social media graphics
- Approved event images
- Organizer's photo
- Sample photos from registered Golden Retrievers, where permission has been granted
- Press release
- Event fact sheet
- Interview opportunities
Recent Coverage
Golden Tails Gathering has already received early media attention.
Media Attendance
Members of the media are welcome to attend Golden Tails Gathering. Please contact the event team in advance for media access, interview coordination, photography guidelines, and onsite information.
Media Contact
Andrea Tubbs
Golden Tails Gathering
Email: hello@goldentailsgathering.ca
Instagram: @GoldenTailsGathering