AKC Conformation · Delaware, Ohio
Delaware Ohio Kennel Club
October 24–25, 2026 · AKC conformation in Delaware, Ohio
Weekend at a glance
Delaware Ohio Kennel Club brings 2 all-breed conformation shows to Delaware, Ohio, October 24–25, 2026, hosted by Delaware Ohio Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- October 24–25, 2026 (Sat–Sun)
- Venue
- Delaware County Fairgrounds; 236 Pennsylvania Ave. (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- Delaware Ohio Kennel Club
- Format
- All-breed (conformation) · Unbenched (per the 2026 premium)
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via AKC event records
Superintendent: Executive Dog Shows, LLC · 567.289.3890 · executivedogshows@yahoo.com
Enter the show
- Oct 24, Oct 25 (AKC #2026061001, 2026061003)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
- Entry fees (2026 premium)
- $34 first entry of each dog · $30 each additional entry of the same dog · $30 puppy classes (6–9 & 9–12 months) · $20 Junior Showmanship · $25 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy and FSS Open Show
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 24 | Delaware Ohio Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026061001 |
| Sun Oct 25 | Delaware Ohio Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026061003 |
Breed judging panels are verified from the official 2026 premium list — use the breed finder below. Ring times and ring assignments come from the official judging program, closer to the show dates. We never carry judges forward from prior years.
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.
Breed judge finder
Search any breed to see which judge has it on Saturday and Sunday. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
(*) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Saturday, October 24 — Delaware Ohio Kennel Club
- Best in Show — David Fitzpatrick
- Sporting Group — Mrs. Charlotte P Patterson
- Hound Group — Mr. Charles L Olvis
- Working Group — Ms. Elizabeth Muthard
- Terrier Group — Mr. Charles L Olvis
- Toy Group — Mrs. Vicki Seiler-Cushman*
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Vicki Seiler-Cushman
- Herding Group — Mr. David J Kirkland
Sunday, October 25 — Delaware Ohio Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mrs. Vicki Seiler-Cushman
- Sporting Group — Mr. Charles L Olvis
- Hound Group — Ms. Elizabeth Muthard
- Working Group — Mr. Charles L Olvis
- Terrier Group — Mr. David J Kirkland
- Toy Group — Mrs. Charlotte P Patterson
- Non-Sporting Group — David Fitzpatrick
- Herding Group — Ms. Elizabeth Muthard
*Provisional/permit judge. Breed-name abbreviations and the “Charels” spelling in the Herding panel are as printed in the premium. Verified 2026
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at this weekend. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 24 — Delaware Ohio Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC event #2026061001). Judge: Mrs. Vicki Seiler-Cushman (from the 2026 premium); ring times in the judging program.
Sun Oct 25 — Delaware Ohio Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC event #2026061003). Judge: Mrs. Charlotte P Patterson (from the 2026 premium); ring times in the judging program.
Junior Showmanship entry is $20.00; no AKC recording or event service fees apply to Junior entries. Verified 2026
Specialties & supported entries
Golden Retriever specialties and Doberman supported entries, verified from the 2026 premium. Verified 2026
Fri Oct 23 — Golden Retriever sweepstakes
Golden Retriever Club of Columbus Ohio — sweepstakes ahead of the weekend's specialties.
Sat Oct 24 — Golden Retriever specialties
Golden Retriever Club of Columbus Ohio — concurrent specialty (event 2026260030, limited to 100) plus designated specialty (event 2026260016).
Sun Oct 25 — Golden Retriever specialty
Golden Retriever Club of Columbus Ohio — concurrent specialty (event 2026260031, limited to 100).
Sat Oct 24 & Sun Oct 25 — Doberman supported entry
Doberman Pinscher Club of Columbus, Ohio — supported entries both days.
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
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, OH 43015
Delaware, OH
The grounds host the annual Delaware County Fair and the Little Brown Jug harness race each September (per delawarecountyfair.com).
Dog-friendly lodging
- Travel Inn — 1001 U.S. Hwy 23 N, Delaware, OH, about 0.4 mile from the fairgrounds. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Baymont by Wyndham Delaware — 1720 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH, about 3.3 miles from the fairgrounds. Listed as pet-friendly on BringFido; confirm with the hotel when booking.
- Quality Inn & Suites Delaware South — 1251 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015. Choice Hotels lists this property as pet-friendly; confirm when booking.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), about 32 miles / roughly 40 minutes by car from Delaware.
Getting there
The fairgrounds are at 236 Pennsylvania Ave, Delaware, OH 43015 (official venue address).
Parking
On-site parking is available at the fairgrounds (see the official fairgrounds map and building guide).
Restaurants
- Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 13 W William St, Delaware, OH 43015. Farm-to-table American brewpub that allows dogs with outdoor seating and a dog menu/treats; lunch and dinner.
- Starbucks (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 1740 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015. Coffeehouse with ten dog-friendly outdoor tables; breakfast options, sandwiches, and coffee.
- Mohio Pizza Co. (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Dinner) — 23 N Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015. Artisanal wood-fired pizza bistro with four outdoor dog-friendly patio tables and water bowls; evening dinner service.
Attractions
- Olentangy Caverns — 1779 Home Rd, Delaware, OH. Self-guided cave tours plus gem mining, mini golf and a petting zoo.
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.
We're building the full guide for this weekend now — venue details, parking and RV notes, hotels, and travel. What's here today is only what AKC has verified so far.
Know this show? Club officials can send the premium list to premiums@thepetadvisor.com and we'll work it into the guide.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
Premium lists
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Delaware Ohio Kennel Club, AKC event #2026061001 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Delaware Ohio Kennel Club, AKC event #2026061003 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.