Oct 20269–11
Fall Fest Cluster
West Friendship, Maryland
Three all-breed AKC conformation shows in West Friendship, Maryland, October 9–11, 2026.
Point division
AKC Division 3
“Capital South” is ThePetAdvisor’s editorial name for AKC Division 3 — AKC numbers its divisions but doesn’t name them.
Member states
Tracked show clusters
Maryland
Nov 20267–8
Eastern Shore Classic
Salisbury, Maryland — Wicomico County Carriage House / Salisbury Maryland Training Center
Two all-breed AKC shows in Salisbury, Maryland, hosted by the Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club; the club's 2026 premium list is published.
Nov 202621–22
Catoctin Kennel Club
Westminster, Maryland — Carroll County Agricultural Center; 706 Agricultural Center Dr
2 all-breed conformation shows, November 21–22, 2026 — guide in progress.
Jan 202716–17
Annapolis Kennel Club
West Friendship, Maryland — Howard County Fairgrounds
2 all-breed conformation shows, January 16–17, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jan 202723–24
Carroll Kennel Club
West Friendship, Maryland — Howard County Fairgrounds
2 all-breed conformation shows, January 23–24, 2027 — guide in progress.
Feb 202720–21
Maryland Kennel Club
West Friendship, Maryland — Howard County Fairgrounds
2 all-breed conformation shows, February 20–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20278
Chesapeake Kennel Club Of Maryland
Boonsboro, Maryland — Washington Co Ag Center
2 shows, April 8, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202713
Labrador Retriever Club Of The Potomac
Walkersville, Maryland — Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company
1 shows, April 13, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202716–18
Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club
Salisbury, Maryland — Salisbury MD KC Training Center
3 shows, April 16–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202723–25
Timonium Cluster 2027
Timonium, Maryland — Maryland State Fairgrounds
9 shows, April 23–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202722
Mason And Dixon Kennel Club
Boonsboro, Maryland — Washington Co Ag Center
1 shows, May 22, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202722–23
Kennel Club Of Anne Arundel
West Friendship, Maryland — Howard County Fairgrounds
4 shows, May 22–23, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20279–10
Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club
West Friendship, Maryland — Howard County Fairgrounds
4 shows, July 9–10, 2027 — guide in progress.
Oct 20278–10
Fall Fest Cluster 2027
West Friendship, Maryland
Expected October 8–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Catonsville Kennel Club, National Capital Kennel Club in West Friendship, Maryland (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 20276–7
Eastern Shore Classic 2027
Salisbury, Maryland — Wicomico County Carriage House / Salisbury Maryland Training Center
Expected November 6–7, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club at Wicomico County Carriage House / Salisbury Maryland Training Center, Salisbury, Maryland. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202720–21
Catoctin Kennel Club 2027
Westminster, Maryland — Carroll County Agricultural Center; 706 Agricultural Center Dr
Expected November 20–21, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Catoctin Kennel Club at Carroll County Agricultural Center; 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, Maryland. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
North Carolina
Oct 20269–11
Hanover Kennel Club
Wilmington, North Carolina — Legion Stadium
Three-day show weekend on the Carolina coast: Mid-Atlantic Hound Association specialties Friday, Hanover Kennel Club 130th & 131st all-breed shows Saturday and Sunday — outdoors, with the National Owner-Handled Series, Junior Showmanship, and Pee Wee on Saturday. Registration closed September 23, 2026.
Nov 20267–8
Furniture City Kennel Club 2026
Winston-Salem, North Carolina — Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Arena
Two all-breed shows hosted by the Furniture City Kennel Club, Inc. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina — opened by the Scottish Terrier specialty & sweepstakes and the Swedish Vallhund Little Viking FestiVall.
Mar 20275–7
Winston-Salem Cluster
Winston-Salem, North Carolina — Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center
Three all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, March 5–7, 2027 — hosted by the Danville and Forsyth kennel clubs.
Mar 202710–14
Raleigh Cluster
Raleigh, North Carolina — NC State Fairgrounds
Three all-breed AKC conformation shows on three non-consecutive days at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina, March 10, 13 & 14, 2027 — hosted by the Cary, Raleigh, and Fayetteville kennel clubs.
Apr 20272–4
Myrtle Beach Kennel Club
Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina — Benton/BTS Arena & Exhibition Center
3 shows, April 2–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202717–18
Fayetteville Kennel Club
Fayetteville, North Carolina — Fayetteville Kennel Club
2 shows, April 17–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202717–18
Carolina Sporting Dog Association
Oxford, North Carolina — Oak Hill Farm
10 shows, April 17–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202720–23
Great Pyrenees Club Of America
Asheville, North Carolina — Crowne Plaza Asheville
9 shows, April 20–23, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202729–30
Moore County Kennel Club Of North Carolina
Lumberton, North Carolina — Southeastern Agricultural Events Center
12 shows, April 29–30, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20271–2
Myrtle Beach Kennel Club
Lumberton, North Carolina — Southeastern Agricultural Events Center
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club at the Southeastern Agricultural Events Center in Lumberton, North Carolina, May 1–2, 2027.
May 20277–9
Mid-atlantic Hound Association Of Central North Carolina (MB-F Show # )
Raleigh, North Carolina — NC State Fairgrounds
3 shows, May 7–9, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202728–30
Carolina Kennel Club
McLeansville, North Carolina — Siendo's Farm
6 shows, May 28–30, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729
Pyrenean Shepherd Club Of America (MB-F Show # 6169)
Fletcher, North Carolina — Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
1 shows, May 29, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729
Pyrenean Shepherd Club Of America (MB-F Show # 888)
Fletcher, North Carolina — Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
1 shows, May 29, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729–31
Spartanburg Kennel Club, Inc. (MB-F Show # )
Fletcher, North Carolina — Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
5 shows, May 29–31, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20278–11
Columbia Kennel Club + Greater Monroe Kennel Club
Concord, North Carolina — Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
4 shows, July 8–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 202714–15
Lake Norman Kennel Club
Concord, North Carolina — Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Lake Norman Kennel Club at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, North Carolina, July 14–15, 2027.
Jul 202714–18
Cabarrus Arena Cluster
Concord, North Carolina — Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
8 shows, July 14–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 202717–18
Salisbury North Carolina Kennel Club
Concord, North Carolina — Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Salisbury North Carolina Kennel Club at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, North Carolina, July 17–18, 2027.
Oct 20278–10
Hanover Kennel Club 2027
Wilmington, North Carolina — Legion Stadium
Expected October 8–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Hanover Kennel Club at Legion Stadium, Wilmington, North Carolina. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 20275–7
Furniture City Kennel Club 2027
Winston-Salem, North Carolina — Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center
Expected November 5–7, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Furniture City Kennel Club at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Virginia
Oct 20268–9
Old English Sheepdog Club of America National Specialty 2026
Virginia Beach, Virginia
October 8–9, 2026 — the Old English Sheepdog Club of America national specialty for Old English Sheepdogs in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Premium published; full guide in progress.
Oct 202623–25
Doswell Cluster
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park; 13191 Dawn Blvd
6 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows, October 23–25, 2026 — guide in progress.
Oct 2026Oct 28 – Nov 1
Hunt Country Cluster
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park
Five all-breed shows at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia — one host club per day.
Mar 202726–28
Doswell Cluster
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park
4 all-breed conformation shows, March 26–28, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20271–2
Chesapeake Virginia Dog Fanciers Association
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park
4 shows, April 1–2, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20272
Tidewater Retriever Club
Emporia, Virginia — S. Ferguson Memorial Ret. Trial Grounds
1 shows, April 2, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20272–3
Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club
Harrisonburg, Virginia — Horizons Edge Sports Campus
2 shows, April 2–3, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20273
Slate River Bird Dog Club Of Virginia
Jarratt, Virginia — Hunts Game Preserve
1 shows, April 3, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20273–4
Charlottesville-Albemarle Kennel Club
Louisa, Virginia — Close Enough Farm
4 shows, April 3–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20274
Tidewater Retriever Club
Emporia, Virginia — S. Ferguson Memorial Ret. Trial Grounds
1 shows, April 4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202723–24
Back Bay/knotts Island Retriever Club
Remington, Virginia — Shady Grove Kennel
2 shows, April 23–24, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202724–25
Charlottesville-Albemarle Kennel Club
Goochland, Virginia — Westview on the James
4 shows, April 24–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202727–28
American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club
Virginia Beach, Virginia — The Founders Inn and Spa
4 shows, April 27–28, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202730
American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club
Virginia Beach, Virginia — The Founders Inn and Spa
2 shows, April 30, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202722–23
James River Kennel Club
Lynchburg, Virginia — Boonsboro Ruritan Youth Association
6 shows, May 22–23, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 202712–13
Skyline Kennel Club
Fishersville, Virginia — Augusta Expoland
2 shows, June 12–13, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 202724–27
Gloucester Kennel Club of Virginia + Virginia Kennel Club
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park
4 shows, June 24–27, 2027 — guide in progress.
Oct 202722–24
Doswell Cluster 2027
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park; 13191 Dawn Blvd
Expected October 22–24, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Virginia Terrier Club at Meadow Event Park; 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, Virginia. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202727–31
Hunt Country Cluster 2027
Doswell, Virginia — Meadow Event Park
Expected October 27–31, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Middleburg Kennel Club, Charlottesville-Albemarle Kennel Club, Warrenton Kennel Club, Old Dominion Kennel Club at Meadow Event Park, Doswell, Virginia. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
West Virginia
Apr 2027Apr 28 – May 2
Morgantown Circuit 2027
Morgantown, West Virginia — Mylan Park
Five-day all-breed circuit at Mylan Park: Greater Clarksburg KC, South Hills KC and Mountaineer KC, plus the Panhandle Collie Club of West Virginia specialty.