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AKC Conformation · Columbus, Ohio

Mid-Ohio Cluster 2026

November 12–15, 2026 — four all-breed shows at the Bricker Building, Ohio Exposition Center in Columbus, Ohio

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Weekend at a glance

The Mid-Ohio Cluster brings four all-breed AKC conformation shows to the Bricker Building at the Ohio Exposition Center in Columbus, Ohio, November 12–15, 2026 — the Sandusky Kennel Club hosts Thursday, the Dayton Kennel Club hosts Friday, the Lima Kennel Club hosts Saturday, and the Central Ohio Kennel Club hosts Sunday.

Dates
November 12–15, 2026
Venue
Bricker Building, Ohio Exposition Center
Host club
Sandusky Kennel Club (Thu) · Dayton Kennel Club (Fri) · Lima Kennel Club (Sat) · Central Ohio Kennel Club (Sun)
Format
All-Breed
Benched
Unbenched Verified 2026
Entries
Entries close Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon
More about this show

Verified 2026 · Dates & club verified via premium

Dates
Thursday through Sunday
Venue
717 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211
Format
Four all-breed shows
Entries
First entry $35 / additional $30 / puppy & BBE $30
AKC National Owner-Handled Series and 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition each day

Superintendent: MB-F

Entries are handled by superintendent MB-F. Entries close Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Verified 2026

Enter the show
Superintendent
MB-F
Closing
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon Verified 2026
Entry fees
$35 first entry of a dog, $30 each additional entry; $30 puppy & Bred-by-Exhibitor classes; $15 Junior Showmanship; $25 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy — per the 2026 premium
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The days

Four all-breed shows over four days, a different host club each day.

DayShow
Thu, Nov 12Sandusky Kennel Club — All-Breed
Fri, Nov 13Dayton Kennel Club — All-Breed
Sat, Nov 14Lima Kennel Club — All-Breed
Sun, Nov 15Central Ohio Kennel Club — All-Breed

Breed judging panels are from the official 2026 premium list. Ring times come from the judging program when it’s published. Verified 2026

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Today’s Ring Card

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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.

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Breed judge finder

Search any breed to see which judge has it on all 4 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

Thursday, 2026-11-12 — Sandusky Kennel Club

  • Best in Show — Ms. Judy A. Harrington
  • Sporting Group — Mrs. Helen Winski Stein*
  • Hound Group — Ms. Louise Palarik*
  • Working Group — Mr. Jay Richardson
  • Terrier Group — Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott
  • Toy Group — Mr. William deVilleneuve
  • Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Robert E. Hutton
  • Herding Group — Mr. Larry C. Abbott

Friday, 2026-11-13 — Dayton Kennel Club

  • Best in Show — Mrs. Helen Winski Stein
  • Sporting Group — Mrs. Donna Ernst
  • Hound Group — Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott
  • Working Group — Mr. Robert E. Hutton
  • Terrier Group — Mr. William deVilleneuve
  • Toy Group — Mr. Larry C. Abbott
  • Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Mark R. Kennedy
  • Herding Group — Ms. Louise Palarik

Saturday, 2026-11-14 — Lima Kennel Club

  • Best in Show — Mr. Robert E. Hutton
  • Sporting Group — Mr. Larry C. Abbott
  • Hound Group — Mrs. Helen Winski Stein
  • Working Group — Ms. Judy A. Harrington
  • Terrier Group — Mr. Jay Richardson
  • Toy Group — Mr. Mark R. Kennedy
  • Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Donna Ernst*
  • Herding Group — Mrs. Sandra J. Wolfskill

Sunday, 2026-11-15 — Central Ohio Kennel Club

  • Best in Show — Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott
  • Sporting Group — Mr. Jay Richardson
  • Hound Group — Mr. Robert E Hutton
  • Working Group — Mr. William deVilleneuve
  • Terrier Group — Mrs. Donna Ernst
  • Toy Group — Mrs. Helen Winski Stein
  • Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Larry C. Abbott
  • Herding Group — Ms. Bonnie L. Money*

*Provisional/permit judge. Verified 2026

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Juniors

Junior Showmanship competition is offered all four days. Verified 2026

Thursday — Mrs. Helen Winski Stein; Friday — Ms. Louise Palarik; Saturday — Mr. William deVilleneuve; Sunday — Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott. Junior Showmanship: $15.

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Specialties & supported entries

The Midwest Working Dog Association holds its specialty on Saturday, November 14, alongside the Lima Kennel Club all-breed show — per the 2026 premium list. Verified 2026

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

All four shows are held at the Bricker Building, Ohio Exposition Center, 717 E. 17th Ave, in Columbus, Ohio.

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Documents

Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026

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