AKC Conformation · Gridley, California
Butte County Kennel Club
October 31 – November 1, 2026 · AKC conformation in Gridley, California
Weekend at a glance
Butte County Kennel Club brings 2 all-breed conformation shows to Gridley, California, October 31 – November 1, 2026, hosted by Butte County Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- October 31 – November 1, 2026 (Sat–Sun)
- Venue
- Butte County Fairgrounds; 199 E Hazel (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- Butte County Kennel Club
- Format
- All-breed (conformation)
- Benched
- Unbenched Verified 2026
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 12:00 noon PDT
- 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
- Nov 1, Oct 31 (AKC #2026009403, 2026009405)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 12:00 noon PDT Verified 2026
- Entry fees
- $38 first entry of a dog, $25 each additional entry of the same dog; $20 puppy classes; $10 Junior Showmanship; $20 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy — per the 2026 premium
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 31 | Butte County Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026009403 |
| Sun Nov 1 | Butte County Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026009405 |
Breed judging panels are from the official 2026 premium list. Ring times and ring assignments come from the judging program when it’s published. 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
Search any breed to see which judge has it on both days. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Saturday, 2026-10-31 — Butte County Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mrs Patricia Nemirovsky de Alsina
- Sporting Group — Mr Del Richards
- Hound Group — Mrs Patricia Nemirovsky de Alsina
- Working Group — Mrs Donnelle Richards
- Terrier Group — Mr Del Richards
- Toy Group — Mrs Patricia Nemirovsky de Alsina
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr Raymond V Filburn Jr
- Herding Group — Mr Raymond V Filburn Jr
Sunday, 2026-11-01 — Butte County Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mr Raymond V Filburn Jr
- Sporting Group — Mrs Patricia Nemirovsky de Alsina
- Hound Group — Mr Del Richards
- Working Group — Mrs Patricia Nemirovsky de Alsina
- Terrier Group — Mrs Patricia Nemirovsky de Alsina
- Toy Group — Mr Raymond V Filburn Jr
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs Donnelle Richards
- Herding Group — Mr Del Richards
Panels from the official 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at this weekend. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 31 — Butte County Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC event #2026009403; $10 entry fee). Junior judges and ring times are in the judging program.
Sun Nov 1 — Butte County Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC event #2026009405; $10 entry fee). Junior judges and ring times are in the judging program.
The premium’s Junior prizes include a Junior Achievement Challenge award of AKC breed standards. 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy is offered both days. No Pee Wee is listed in the premium.
Specialties & supported entries
No specialty shows or supported entries are listed in the 2026 premium for this weekend. Verified 2026
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
Butte County Fairgrounds
199 E Hazel
Gridley, CA
Dog-friendly lodging
- Gridley Inn & RV Park — 1490 Hwy 99, Gridley. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Pacific Motel — 1308 Hwy 99, Gridley. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- SMF — Sacramento International Airport (SMF), about 65 miles / ~1 hr 15 min away.
Getting there
From Highway 99, turn east on Hazel at the traffic light and proceed one block; from Highway 70, turn west at East Gridley Road, then right on Fairview Drive and right on Hazel.
Restaurants
- Gridley Ice Burgie (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1575 CA-99, Gridley, CA. Classic roadside burger stand with umbrella-shaded dog-friendly outdoor tables; burgers and shakes for lunch and dinner.
- Starbucks (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 1653 CA-99, Gridley, CA 95948. Highway-side coffeehouse with three dog-friendly outdoor tables; coffee, breakfast, and lunch options.
Attractions
- Gray Lodge Wildlife Area — 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley, CA 95948. Wildlife viewing, nature trails, and an auto loop.
- Gridley Museum — 601 Kentucky St, Gridley, CA. Local-history museum.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-25. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) will be added here when confirmed.
The venue
The shows are held at the Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel Street, Gridley, CA 95948. Show hours run 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; parking is $10 per day. Dachshunds, Terriers, Toys, and Non-Sporting breeds are judged inside (Dalmatians and Standard Poodles outside); all other breeds are judged outside.
Also on the grounds
Fast CAT, CAT, and Coursing Ability tests run Friday through Sunday, hosted by the Borzoi Club of Northern California and Two Cities Kennel Club (separate premium list). The Butte County Kennel Club also hosts four Farm Dog tests across the weekend.
Premium list (PDF): 2026 premium list Verified 2026
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- Premium list (PDF) — 2026 premium list Verified 2026
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Butte County Kennel Club, AKC event #2026009403 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Butte County Kennel Club, AKC event #2026009405 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.