Tentative listing — pending confirmation
Crab Orchard Kennel Club 2027
August 7–8, 2027 in Marion, Illinois. This is a placeholder listing built from official event records — the full weekend guide (judges, ring times, specialties, plan-your-visit details) publishes when the 2027 premium is released.
At a glance
Dates
August 7–8, 2027
Saturday, August 7 — Crab Orchard Kennel Club, Inc. #2027100801 Pended
Sunday, August 8 — Crab Orchard Kennel Club, Inc. #2027100802 Pended
Sunday, August 8 — Crab Orchard Kennel Club, Inc. #2027100803 Pended
Venue
Williamson County Pavilion
Marion, IL
1602 Sioux Drive Marion, IL 62959
Pending — listed venue from official event records; the 2027 venue is pending confirmation until the premium is published.
Host club
Crab Orchard Kennel Club
Superintendent
Foy Trent
Entries
Entries close Wednesday, July 21, 2027
Event status
Pended — the club has applied and AKC has not yet approved these events. Dates may change.
AKC event numbers
2027100801, 2027100802, 2027100803
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Williamson County Pavilion
1602 Sioux Drive Marion, IL 62959
Marion, IL
Dog-friendly lodging
- Drury Inn & Suites Marion — 2706 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion Northeast — 2609 Blue Heron Drive, Marion, IL. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Marion — 1400 Champions Drive, Marion, IL. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- MWA — Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), about 6 miles / ~7 minutes away.
Restaurants
- Bob Evans (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — 2708 W Deyoung St, Marion.
- The Vault Cafe (Breakfast, Lunch) — 504 Tower Square Plz, Marion.
- Riley's Smokehouse (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — 906 E Deyoung St, Marion.
- Seasoning Bistro (Lunch, Dinner) — 602 Tower Square Plaza, Marion.
Attractions
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge — 8588 Route 148, Marion. Natural haven offering hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
- Williamson County Historical Museum and Library — 105 S Van Buren St, Marion. Historic 1913 building with exhibits on local history.
- Mandala Gardens — 1704 N State St, Marion. Peaceful garden oasis with plant life, sculptures, and walking paths.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-27. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) will be added here when confirmed.
Listed venue from official event records; the 2027 venue is pending confirmation until the premium is published.
Documents
2027 premium — not yet published. The premium list for this show has not been released yet. Judges, entry fees, and the full schedule arrive with the premium, and this page upgrades to the complete weekend guide when it does.
Show chairs and superintendents: send the premium to premiums@thepetadvisor.com and this listing becomes the full guide.
Sources: InfoDog official event records, August 2027 — AKC Event Search cross-check in progress.