01Friday, September 25
Field Spaniel Society — parent specialty
Shippensburg Fairgrounds, 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA
Registration closedAKC Conformation · Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg Area Kennel Club 2026
September 25–27, 2026 — a Friday parent specialty, then two all-breed shows at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
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Weekend at a glance
The Chambersburg Area Kennel Club hosts two all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, September 26–27, 2026 — opened Friday, September 25, by the Field Spaniel Society parent specialty.
- Dates
- September 25–27, 2026
- Venue
- Shippensburg Fairgrounds
- Host club
- Chambersburg Area Kennel Club
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Registration closed
More about this show
Verified 2026 Entries closed · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Friday through Sunday
- Venue
- 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA
- Format
- Two all-breed shows and a Friday parent specialty
- Entries
- Closed September 9, 2026
Superintendent: Rau Dog Shows
Registration closed — Closed September 9, 2026
Registration for this weekend is closed — entries are no longer being accepted.
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- Rau Dog Shows
- Closing
- 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Registration closed
Field Spaniel Society premium list (PDF)
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The days
A Friday parent specialty, then two all-breed shows — Saturday and Sunday — all at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds.
02Saturday, September 26
Chambersburg Area Kennel Club — all-breed
Shippensburg Fairgrounds, 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA
Registration closed03Sunday, September 27
Chambersburg Area Kennel Club — all-breed
Shippensburg Fairgrounds, 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA
Registration closedThursday, September 24 is a pre-day — rally and obedience only, run by the Field Spaniel Society of America at the same fairgrounds (judged by Ted G McCall), with no conformation — so it sits outside the September 25–27 public range.
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Today’s Ring Card
Your show-day schedule — ring times come from the official judging program.
Ring times & show hours
Show hours run 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Breed judging starts at 8:30 AM Saturday and Sunday; Friday's two obedience trials start at 8:30 and 10:30 AM, and rally runs both weekend days.
Friday judging program (PDF)
Saturday judging program (PDF)
Sunday judging program (PDF)
Field Spaniel Society judging program (PDF)
Ring assignments and start times are in the judging program above. We never guess ring times.
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Breed judge finder
Verified judges for this weekend — the full day-by-day panel is in the judging program.
Mrs. Beth Downey awards Saturday's Best in Show; David Fitzpatrick does the honors on Sunday. Friday belongs to the Field Spaniels: Mrs. Susan St. John Brown judges the parent specialty conformation, with Howard Huber III on puppy and veteran sweepstakes. Saturday's group judges include Dr. Gerard C. Penta (Sporting), Ms. Ann H. Roth (Hound and Working), and Mr. Harry P. Fitzpatrick (Non-Sporting). Sunday's groups go to Mrs. Susan St. John Brown (Toy and Sporting), Mrs. June A. Penta (Terrier), Dr. Judi M. Roller (Hound), and Mr. George E. Marquis (Working and Non-Sporting). The full day-by-day panel is in the judging programs below.
Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.
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Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered this weekend. Verified 2026
All weekend — Chambersburg Area Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered. Entry is $25 as a single entry, free as an additional entry. Day-by-day junior ring assignments are in the judging programs.
No Pee Wee class is listed for this weekend.
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Specialties & supported entries
The Field Spaniel Society holds its parent specialty on Friday, September 25, at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds. Verified 2026
Fri Sep 25 — Field Spaniel parent specialty
Field Spaniel Society — parent specialty conformation judged by Mrs. Susan St. John Brown, with puppy and veteran sweepstakes judged by Howard Huber III. The specialty drew 71 dogs.
The Field Spaniel Society of America also runs rally and obedience at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds on Thursday, September 24 — a pre-day of obedience and rally only (judged by Ted G McCall; fees were $40 first entry / $20 additional, entries closed September 9, 2026 Eastern), with no conformation.
If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.
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Plan your visit
The venue
Both shows are held at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds, 10131 Possum Hollow Road in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
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Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- Field Spaniel Society premium list (PDF) — 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
- Premium list (PDF) — 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
- Friday judging program (PDF) Official
- Saturday judging program (PDF) Official
- Sunday judging program (PDF) Official
- Field Spaniel Society judging program (PDF) Official