Dewey’s Golden Jubilee 2025: Surf, Sand, and Goldens Galore
2025 Dates: May 9–10 and September 26–27
(Weekends of the second Saturday in May and the last Saturday in September)
A weekend of fun, surf, sand—and Golden Retrievers as far as you can see. We’ll gather to celebrate community and support a great cause: Morris Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (GRLS). Many Golden Heroes enrolled in the study attend this event.
Event at a Glance
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Where: The beaches and beautiful towns of Dewey and Rehoboth
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Vibe: A relaxed schedule—enjoy as much or as little interaction with other Golden families as you like
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What to check: See this page for previous gathering times
What to Expect
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Friday night: Parading through Rehoboth
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Saturday (day): A joyous romp on the beach
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Saturday (night): A cozy bonfire on the beach
A bit of Heaven for everyone to enjoy!
A Look Back
Previous years brought close to 400 Goldens running blissfully free on the beach—chasing tennis balls and swimming together in the surf.
Why We Gather: Support GRLS
We encourage you to support the GRLS (Golden Retriever Lifetime Study).
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It’s one of the largest, most comprehensive prospective canine health studies in the United States.
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The purpose: to identify nutritional, environmental, lifestyle, and genetic risk factors for cancer and other diseases in dogs.
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Each year, with help from veterinarians and dog owners, the Foundation collects health, environmental, and behavioral data on 3,000+ enrolled Golden Retrievers.
Join Us
Dewey’s Golden Jubilee is about community, the beach, and celebrating our Goldens—while lifting up a research effort that makes a real difference. Come for the parade, stay for the romp, and warm up by the bonfire.
