AKC Conformation · Rayne, Louisiana
Acadiana Kennel Club
October 17–18, 2026 · AKC conformation in Rayne, Louisiana
Weekend at a glance
Acadiana Kennel Club brings 2 all-breed conformation shows to Rayne, Louisiana, October 17–18, 2026, hosted by Acadiana Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- October 17–18, 2026 (Sat–Sun)
- Venue
- Rayne Civic Center; 300 Frog Festival Dr. (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- Acadiana Kennel Club
- Format
- All-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- Registration closed (entries closed Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:00 noon Central)
- Premium list
- 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via premium
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. · 405.427.8181 · mail@onofrio.com
Enter the show
- Oct 17, Oct 18 (AKC #2026059607, 2026059609)
- Registration closed (entries closed Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:00 noon Central)
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 17 | Acadiana Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026059607 |
| Sun Oct 18 | Acadiana Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026059609 |
Judging panels are published in the official judging program, closer to the show dates — they will be added here when verified. We never carry judges forward from prior years.
Today’s Ring Card
Your show-day schedule, saved by date.
Judging program not yet published
No ring times or ring assignments have been verified yet. Ring cards will be built from the official program as soon as it’s out.
Breed judge finder
Verified Best in Show, Owner-Handled Best in Show, Junior Showmanship, and 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy judges from the 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
Full per-breed panels are in the premium list; group assignments publish with the judging program.
Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at both shows this weekend. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 17 — Acadiana Kennel Club (1)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Mrs Joan Luna Liebes. Full class schedule (Novice, Open, Master).
Sun Oct 18 — Acadiana Kennel Club (2)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Dr Eric Liebes. Full class schedule (Novice, Open, Master).
Entry fee: $20 for Junior Showmanship. Junior ring times are in the judging program.
Specialties & supported entries
No specialty shows or supported entries have been verified for this weekend. Pending
If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Rayne Civic Center
300 Frog Festival Dr.
Rayne, LA
Sporting, Hound, Working, and Herding breeds are judged outdoors under cover on concrete; all other breeds indoors.
Dog-friendly lodging
- Days Inn Rayne — 1125 Church Point Hwy, Rayne, LA — $15 per animal/night.
- Best Western Acadia — Crowley, LA — $25 per dog.
- Motel 6 Crowley — Crowley, LA — no pet fee.
- Best Western Rayne Inn — 1422 N Polk St, Rayne, LA. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- LFT — Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), about 15 miles / ~20 minutes away.
Restaurants
- Mac & Pea's Cafe (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch) — 104 E Harrop St, Rayne. Soul-food and plate-lunch cafe in downtown Rayne, about a mile from the civic center.
- Fezzo's Seafood, Steakhouse & Oyster Bar (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 720 I-10 South Frontage Rd, Scott. Cajun seafood, steakhouse and oyster bar just off I-10, about 10-12 minutes east of Rayne.
Attractions
- Downtown Rayne frog statues and murals — Downtown Rayne. Frog-themed public art celebrating the 'Frog Capital of the World.'
- St. Joseph's Cemetery — Rayne. Known locally as the 'Wrong Way Cemetery' for its north-facing graves.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-25. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) are below.
The essentials from the verified 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
On site
Show veterinarian: Acadia Animal Medical Center, (337) 334-9631 (call ahead Sunday). Show photographer: Photos By Lennah, (517) 282-7943.
Premium list (PDF): 2026 premium list Verified 2026
RV parking and travel details are still to come.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- Premium list (PDF) — 2026 premium list, Acadiana Kennel Club, October 17–18, 2026 Verified 2026
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Acadiana Kennel Club, AKC event #2026059607 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Acadiana Kennel Club, AKC event #2026059609 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.