September 16th - 19th
Brimley, Michigan
2026 International Armbruster Zuchtprüfung
LOCATION
Stalwart County Fairgrounds
8081 E M-48
Goetzville, Michigan
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & FORMS
Armbruster Pre-Eval/Entry Instructions Form
Entry Deadline August 16th, 2026
Click here for the Armbruster webstore
Lodging
Dog-friendly hotels: Mention "Armbruster Group" when making a reservation (call hotel directly)
3525 I-75 Business Spur
Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783
906.632.6000
Official Host Hotel: Bay Mills Casino
11386 W. Lakeshore Drive
Brimley MI 49715
888.422.9645
Code: BKG596
3651 I-75 Business Spur
Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783
906.635.5200
3826 I-75 Business Spur, Sault Ste. Marie MI 49783
906.632.8882
9903 W Six Mile Road Brimley MI 49715
906.248.3090
RV & CAMPING:
Sunrise View RV Park Brimley (across the street from Bay Mills)
If you’d rather stay closer to the testing grounds, tent camping and RV hookups (electric only) are available at the Stalwart Fairgrounds, approximately 45-50 minutes from Bay Mills. Tent camping at the fairgrounds is free for all handlers and volunteers (porta-potties onsite). RV Hookups for the Stalwart Fairgrounds can be purchased on the VDD-GNA website.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, September 16th
All events will be at Bay Mills Resort & Casino
1:00 - 4:00pm
Handler, Judge and Guest Registration
4:30 - 5:30pm
Judge and Apprentice Meeting, Field Marshal Meeting
5:30 - 6:30pm
Social Hour
6:00pm
Opening Ceremony & Dinner
Thursday, September 17th
7:00am - TBD
First Day of Testing and Breed Show
Field, Water & Breed Show Groups: Meet at the Stalwart County Fairgrounds at 7:00am (depart to testing areas by 7:15am)
Lunch will be provided for judges and volunteers
7:00pm
Dinner on your own
Friday, September 18th
7:00am - TBD
Field, Water & Breed Show Groups: Meet at the Stalwart County Fairgrounds at 7:00am (depart to testing areas by 7:15am)
Lunch will be provided for judges and volunteers
5:00pm
Social hour followed by fish fry & Euchre at the Stalwart County Fairgrounds with Lake Erie walleye and Upper Peninsula potatoes sponsored by Great Lakes Chapter
Saturday, September 19th
All events will be held at Bay Mills Resort & Casino
9:00 - 11:00am
Parade of dogs
11:00 - 12:30pm
Lunch on your own
1:00 - 4:00pm
Judge and Apprentice Continuing Education Seminar
5:30pm
Closing Ceremony and Awards Banquet - formal attire requested
Donations / Ads / Underwriting
Partner Level
$5000+
• Full-page advertisement in the event program.
• Logo featured prominently on all event materials and main event location (banners, programs, apparel, website, and signage).
• Social media promotion across all event platforms, including Instagram and Facebook.
• Special mention in all press releases and media coverage.
• Booth space at the event to interact with attendees.
• Opportunity to distribute branded materials to participants and spectators.
• Strategic product placement opportunities
• Recognition during opening and closing ceremonies and throughout the event.
• Complimentary VIP tickets to the event
• Half-page advertisement in the organization’s quarterly newsletter for a year
$2000 - $4999
• Full-page advertisement in the event program.
• Exclusive sponsorship of a key event site (water, field, or parade)
• Logo placement on event banners, programs, and signage.
• Social media shout-out across event platforms.
• Booth space at the event for direct interaction with attendees.
• Product placement opportunities.
• Recognition during the event.
• Complimentary VIP tickets to the event.
$1000 – $1999
• Substantial visibility with a half-page program advertisement
• Logo placement on event banners, materials and signage.
• Dedicated social media mentions
• Product placement opportunities
• Recognition during the banquet
• Complimentary VIP tickets to the event.
$500 – $999
• Logo on event materials and signage.
• Social media spotlight
• Product placement at the event.
• Acknowledgment in the event program.
Breeder Ad
o Full page ad in program
o Advertisement sign at field/water events and parade of dogs
o 1 challenge coin/entry in sweepstakes
o 2 tickets to Saturday banquet meal
o Sponsored table at Saturday banquet with commemorative breeder placard
o Breeder ad in slide show during Saturday events
$200 contribution
o Half page ad in event program