Two all-breed shows at the Riverview Park Activities Center in North Augusta, SC: the Augusta Kennel Club hosts Saturday and Sunday. Both days include Obedience and Rally trials, the 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition, and the AKC National Owner-Handled Series.
Registration closed September 16, 2026
Registration for both shows closed September 16, 2026 — entries are no longer being accepted.
Riverview Park Activities Center, 100 Riverview Park Dr, North Augusta, SC
All-Breed · Obedience & Rally · 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy · NOHS · confirmed by the club AKC page pending
Registration closed September 16, 2026
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Today’s Ring Card
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Judging program not yet published
The 2026 judging program for this weekend has not been published by Onofrio Dog Shows yet — no ring times or ring assignments have been verified. Ring cards will be built from the official program as soon as it’s out.
Only one panel is verified so far — the 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy panel for Saturday, October 3, per the AKC event listing. Full breed panels are not yet published. Verified via AKC
The full Saturday and Sunday breed panels are not yet verified — no judges are listed for them. We never guess judges.
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Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at this weekend — the AKC event listing for Saturday, October 3 includes Junior Showmanship. Verified via AKC
Sat Oct 3 — Augusta Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered as part of the Saturday event (AKC event type AB/O/JSHW). Junior judge and ring time are not yet published — check the judging program when it’s out.
Sun Oct 4 — Augusta Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — the club advertises both days as one combined event, but Sunday’s AKC event page is not yet indexed, so Junior Showmanship for Sunday is not separately confirmed. Pending
The 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition is judged indoors both days — all seven groups, Misc Breeds, FSS breeds, and Best Beginner Puppy in Show are judged by Mr. Kenneth E Berg on Saturday. Verified via AKC
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Specialties & supported entries
No specialty shows or supported entries have been verified for this weekend. The AKC National Owner-Handled Series is offered. Verified via AKC
Sat Oct 3 — Augusta Kennel Club
NOHS — offered. The club advertises “All Breed/Obedience with NOHS & Rally” for the weekend, and the AKC listing confirms NOHS for Saturday.
Sun Oct 4 — Augusta Kennel Club
NOHS — the club advertises the full weekend with NOHS; Sunday’s details are pending the AKC event page. Pending
No Sweepstakes, specialty clubs, or supported entries are listed on the club site or the AKC event listing. If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.
AGS — Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is the closest airport to North Augusta. Confirm your rental car’s cargo room for crates and grooming gear before you fly.
Getting there
Riverview Park is in North Augusta, SC, just north of the Savannah River — reach it from I-20 via the North Augusta exits. Follow the signs for Riverview Park / the Activities Center.
Restaurants
Southbound Smokehouse(dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1009 Center St, North Augusta. Riverfront barbecue smokehouse with live music, a few minutes from Riverview Park.
Brink's Tavern(dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 200 Georgia Ave Suite 101, North Augusta. Southern seafood and oyster tavern a few minutes from Riverview Park.
The Larder(dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — 89 Crystal Lake Dr, North Augusta. Cozy Hammond's Ferry neighborhood gastropub serving weekend brunch and comfort food, a few minutes from Riverview Park.
Attractions
Living History Park — 299 W. Spring Grove Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841. Colonial-era living-history park.
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.
Augusta Kennel Club — Sat Oct 3 · Augusta Kennel Club — Sun Oct 4
On the river
The Activities Center sits in Riverview Park along the Savannah River, across from downtown Augusta, GA — minutes off I-20. The 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition is judged indoors. Verified via AKC
Getting there
Parking & admission
Not yet published
Parking and admission details for this weekend have not been published — they’ll appear in the premium list. Pending
Lodging
Hotels near North Augusta and the venue. Verified September 2026
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Pet policies change — confirm the pet fee and weight limits when you book.
Near the venue
North Augusta, SC and across the river in Augusta, GA.
Distances are approximate from the Riverview Park area. Pet policies verified via IHG (Crowne Plaza North Augusta pet policy) and Reservations.com pet-friendly listings, September 2026 — always confirm current policy and fees when booking.
Grooming
Not yet published
Grooming space and reserved-grooming details have not been published — they’ll appear in the premium list. Pending
RV & overnight parking
Not yet published
RV and overnight parking details for this weekend have not been published — they’ll appear in the premium list. Pending
Photographers & vendors
Not yet published
Official photographers and vendor details have not been published — they’ll appear in the premium list. Pending
Good to know
Event chair: Carol Cox — 2904 Mayfair Rd, Augusta, GA 30909, rhapsodywhippets@gmail.com, 706-726-8017. Verified via AKC
Weather: early October around Augusta averages highs near 78°F — check the forecast the week of the show.
Entries are closed — registration closed September 16, 2026 for both shows.
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Documents
The official premium list for the October all-breed shows. Verified 2026
Premium list
2026 premium list (PDF) — Augusta Kennel Club, Oct 3–4, 2026, Riverview Park Activities Center, North Augusta, SC
Judging programs
2026 judging program — Augusta Kennel Club, Saturday, October 3 — not yet publishedPending
2026 judging program — Augusta Kennel Club, Sunday, October 4 — not yet publishedPending
Facts checked on September 24, 2026. Saturday’s event is AKC-verified; Sunday’s details are club-confirmed while its AKC event page is pending. No breed panels, parking, grooming, RV, or photographer details have been verified — nothing here is guessed.