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For those of you who have never attended, Goldstock is a celebration of our dogs and of rescue. The event was started in 1998 as a get together for members of the Golden@Hobbes e-mail list, and in support of Golden Retriever Rescue. 2026 is the 28th running of Goldstock (we missed one year–2020).

From a small beginning of 60 attendees, Goldstock has grown to include rescue groups from all over the US and attendees from all over the US and Canada, as well as from overseas.  Although still predominantly a golden retriever event, Goldstock now includes all breed groups as well as some “golden-hearted” dogs that don’t look like goldens, but share the golden temperament.

So, what exactly is Goldstock?  It has been described as the most fun you can have with your dog and your dog can have with you.  It is a celebration of rescue and of the dogs who rescue us.  It is a time to share our love of dogs with people of like minds, all in support of rescue. 

To give you a better idea of what Goldstock is, there was a great article featured in the Huffington Post in 2014 (click here to read it).

No dog? No problem! At Goldstock we only care that everyone attending loves dogs and rescue as much as we do. We will be more than happy to loan you one of ours if you need some dog therapy!

So, again, what is Goldstock? The only way to truly understand is to attend and experience it for yourself.

The following is a documentary that was made a number of years ago about Goldstock Camp:

THIS DOCUMENTARY FILM WAS INSPIRED BY GOLDSTOCK, AN ANNUAL GET-TOGETHER OF HUNDREDS OF GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AND THE PEOPLE THEY RESCUE.

DATES:

Goldstock is held over Labor Day Weekend. It officially starts at lunchtime, the Friday before Labor Day and the last official meal is on Monday, Labor day, at lunch, but there are usually leftovers available for dinner. So in 2026 that is Friday, September 4, 2026 – Monday, September 7, 2026. To help with those who wish to avoid the Labor Day traffic, attendees are welcome to stay until Tuesday morning, September 8, 2026, but there will be no meals available.

EARLY ARRIVALS:

For those who wish to maximize their stay at Goldstock, there is an option to arrive in time for lunch on Thursday, September 3, 2026. There is an additional fee for those who choose the early arrival; this applies to all arrivals on Thursday, with the exception of the designated rescue representative, who incur no additional charge, and can use this time to set up the rescue booths.

NEW LOCATION:

Camp Towanda

700 Niles Pond Road

Honesdale, PA 18431

Check out an annotated aerial picture of the camp in our Camp Map.

For more information go to the Registration Info Page. When you’re ready, Register Online Here.