Oct 2026Oct 29 – Nov 2
Old Fort Cluster
Fort Wayne, Indiana
All-breed shows hosted by the Marion Kennel Club and Sporting Dog Club of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Point division
AKC Division 5
“Great Lakes” is ThePetAdvisor’s editorial name for AKC Division 5 — AKC numbers its divisions but doesn’t name them.
Member states
Tracked show clusters
Indiana
Feb 20273–7
Hoosier Cluster
Indianapolis, Indiana — Indiana State Fairgrounds
5 all-breed conformation shows, February 3–7, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202710–11
White River Golden Retriever Club
Beech Grove, Indiana — Pawsitive Partners Dog Trng Beech Grove
2 shows, April 10–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202717–18
Steel City Kennel Club
Crown Point, Indiana — Lake County Fairgrounds
2 shows, April 17–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20271–5
American Boxer Club National 2027
Indianapolis, Indiana — Wyndham Indianapolis West Hotel
11 shows, May 1–5, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202714–19
Dalmatian Club Of America
Danville, Indiana — Hendricks County Fairgrounds
18 shows, May 14–19, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 202726–27
Lake Shore Kennel Club
Crown Point, Indiana — Lake County Fairgrounds
6 shows, June 26–27, 2027 — guide in progress.
Oct 2027Oct 28 – Nov 1
Old Fort Cluster 2027
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Expected October 28 – November 1, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Marion Kennel Club, Sporting Dog Club of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Kentucky
Nov 20261
Bull Terrier Club of America National Specialty 2026
Louisville, Kentucky
November 1, 2026 — the Bull Terrier Club of America national specialty for Bull Terriers in Louisville, Kentucky. Premium pending; full guide in progress.
Mar 202711–14
Kentuckiana Cluster
Louisville, Kentucky — Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center
4 all-breed conformation shows, March 11–14, 2027 (plus specialties and group shows) — guide in progress.
Apr 202718
Mid-kentucky Kennel Club
Elizabethtown, Kentucky — GC Burkhead Elementry School
1 shows, April 18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Michigan
Sep 202624–27
Monroe Kennel Club
Monroe, Michigan — Monroe County Fairgrounds
Thursday and Friday specialty days plus two all-breed shows hosted by the Monroe Kennel Club in Monroe, Michigan.
Nov 20265–8
West Michigan Harvest Cluster
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds
Four all-breed shows, four clubs, at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds — NOHS all days. Registration open; closes noon ET Oct 21, 2026.
Nov 202627–29
East Lansing Cluster
East Lansing, Michigan — Michigan State University-; Farm Lane & Mt Hope
3 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows, November 27–29, 2026 — guide in progress.
Feb 202711–14
Detroit Cluster
Novi, Michigan — Suburban Collection Showplace
4 all-breed conformation shows, February 11–14, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20272–4
Kalamazoo Kennel Club
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo KC Building
6 shows, April 2–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202710
Saginaw Valley Kennel Club
Flint, Michigan — Companion Dog Training Club Building
2 shows, April 10, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20271–2
Progressive Dog Club Of Wayne County
Corunna, Michigan — Shiawassee County Fairgrounds
3 shows, May 1–2, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202727
Battle Creek Kennel Club, Inc. (MB-F Show # 6130)
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds
1 shows, May 27, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202727
Battle Creek Kennel Club, Inc. (MB-F Show # 1782)
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo County Expo Center
1 shows, May 27, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202727
Battle Creek Kennel Club, Inc. (MB-F Show # )
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds
1 shows, May 27, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202727
English Toy Spaniel Club Of America (MB-F Show # )
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds
1 shows, May 27, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202728
Holland Michigan Kennel Club (MB-F Show # )
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds
2 shows, May 28, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202728
Holland Michigan Kennel Club (MB-F Show # 2023)
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds
1 shows, May 28, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202728
Holland Michigan Kennel Club (MB-F Show # 190)
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo County Expo Center
1 shows, May 28, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729
Grand Rapids Kennel Club (MB-F Show # )
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds
3 shows, May 29, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729–30
Chihuahua Club Of Michigan (MB-F Show # )
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds
2 shows, May 29–30, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202730
Kalamazoo Kennel Club, Inc. (MB-F Show # )
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds
3 shows, May 30, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202731
Greater Muskegon Kennel Club (MB-F Show # )
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo Co Fairgrounds
2 shows, May 31, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20279–10
Italian Greyhound Club Of America
Monroe, Michigan — Monroe County Fairgrounds
2 shows, July 9–10, 2027 — guide in progress.
Sep 202723–26
Monroe Kennel Club 2027
Monroe, Michigan — Monroe County Fairgrounds
Expected September 23–26, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Monroe Kennel Club at Monroe County Fairgrounds, Monroe, Michigan. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 20274–7
West Michigan Harvest Cluster 2027
Kalamazoo, Michigan — Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds
Expected November 4–7, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Battle Creek Kennel Club; Greater Muskegon Kennel Club; Kalamazoo Kennel Club; Grand Rapids Kennel Club at Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202726–28
East Lansing Cluster 2027
East Lansing, Michigan — Michigan State University-; Farm Lane & Mt Hope
Expected November 26–28, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Michigan Hound Association at Michigan State University-; Farm Lane & Mt Hope, East Lansing, Michigan. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Ohio
Oct 20262–4
Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club
Wauseon, Ohio — Fulton County Fairgrounds
A Sussex Spaniel specialty on Friday plus two all-breed shows hosted by the Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio.
Oct 202610–11
St. Clairsville Ohio Kennel Club
St. Clairsville, Ohio — Belmont County Fairgrounds
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Belmont County Fairgrounds in St. Clairsville, Ohio, October 10–11, 2026.
Oct 202615–17
American Lhasa Apso Club National Specialty 2026
Wilmington, Ohio
October 15–17, 2026 — the American Lhasa Apso Club national specialty for Lhasa Apsos in Wilmington, Ohio. Premium published; full guide in progress.
Oct 202622–23
Afghan Hound Club of America National Specialty 2026
Wilmington, Ohio
October 22–23, 2026 — the Afghan Hound Club of America national specialty for Afghan Hounds in Wilmington, Ohio. Premium published; full guide in progress.
Oct 202624–25
Delaware Ohio Kennel Club
Delaware, Ohio — Delaware County Fairgrounds; 236 Pennsylvania Ave.
2 all-breed conformation shows, October 24–25, 2026 — guide in progress.
Oct 202629–31
Siberian Husky Club of America National Specialty 2026
Newark, Ohio
October 29–31, 2026 — the Siberian Husky Club of America national specialty for Siberian Huskys in Newark, Ohio. Premium published; full guide in progress.
Oct 202627–28
Staffordshire Terrier Club of America National Specialty 2026
Wilmington, Ohio
October 27–28, 2026 — the Staffordshire Terrier Club of America national specialty for Staffordshire Bull Terriers in Wilmington, Ohio. Premium published; full guide in progress.
Nov 20266–7
French Bull Dog Club of America National Specialty 2026
Wilmington, Ohio
November 6–7, 2026 — the French Bull Dog Club of America national specialty for French Bulldogs in Wilmington, Ohio. Premium published; full guide in progress.
Nov 202612–15
Columbus Ohio Cluster
Columbus, Ohio — Ohio Expo Center / Ohio State Fairgrounds
Four all-breed AKC shows at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, hosted in rotation by the Sandusky, Dayton, Lima, and Central Ohio kennel clubs.
Nov 202628–29
Western Reserve Kennel Club
Tallmadge, Ohio — Summit County Fairgrounds
Two all-breed AKC shows at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge, hosted by the Western Reserve Kennel Club.
Jan 20279–10
Rubber City Kennel Club 2027
Tallmadge, Ohio — Summit County Fairgrounds
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Rubber City Kennel Club at the Summit County Fairgrounds, Tallmadge, Ohio.
Mar 20276–7
Medina Kennel Club
Tallmadge, Ohio — Summit County Fairgrounds
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Medina Kennel Club at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge, Ohio, March 6–7, 2027.
Apr 20272–3
Scottish Terrier Club Of Greater Dayton
Moraine, Ohio — Dayton Dog Training Building
2 shows, April 2–3, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202723–25
Central Ohio Dachshund Club
Columbus, Ohio — Ohio Expo Center/Ohio State Fairgrounds
3 shows, April 23–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20278
Wire Fox Terrier Club Of The Central States (MB-F Show # )
Wilmington, Ohio — Roberts Centre
1 shows, May 8, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202714
Nodrog Gordon Setter Club Of Michigan
Lima, Ohio — Lima Kennel Club Showgrounds
1 shows, May 14, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202715–16
Ravenna Kennel Club (MB-F Show # )
Tallmadge, Ohio — Summit County Fairgrounds
2 shows, May 15–16, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202716
Nodrog Gordon Setter Club Of Michigan
Lima, Ohio — Lima Kennel Club Showgrounds
1 shows, May 16, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202720
Huntington Kennel Club
Marietta, Ohio — Washington County Fairgrounds
Two same-day all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Huntington Kennel Club at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Marietta, Ohio, on May 20, 2027.
May 202721
Medina Kennel Club
Medina, Ohio — Medina Kennel Club Clubhouse
2 shows, May 21, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202721
Magic Valley Kennel Club, Inc. (MB-F Show # )
Marietta, Ohio — Washington County Fairgrounds
2 shows, May 21, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202722–23
Blennerhassett Kennel Club
Marietta, Ohio — Washington County Fairgrounds
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Blennerhassett Kennel Club at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Marietta, Ohio, May 22–23, 2027.
May 202726
Ashtabula Kennel Club
Westlake, Ohio — Pinnacle Dog Sports
1 shows, May 26, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 202712–13
Mckinley Kennel Club
Canton, Ohio — Stark County Fairgrounds
2 shows, June 12–13, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 202718–20
Greater Cincinnati Weimaraner Club + Clermont County Kennel Club
Wilmington, Ohio — Roberts Centre
4 shows, June 18–20, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20271
Sandusky Kennel Club
Lima, Ohio — Lima Kennel Club Showgrounds
2 shows, July 1, 2027 — guide in progress.
Oct 20271–3
Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club 2027
Wauseon, Ohio — Fulton County Fairgrounds
Expected October 1–3, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club at Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon, Ohio. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 20279–10
St. Clairsville Ohio Kennel Club 2027
St. Clairsville, Ohio — Belmont County Fairgrounds
Expected October 9–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. St. Clairsville Ohio Kennel Club at Belmont County Fairgrounds, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202723–24
Delaware Ohio Kennel Club 2027
Delaware, Ohio — Delaware County Fairgrounds; 236 Pennsylvania Ave.
Expected October 23–24, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Delaware Ohio Kennel Club at Delaware County Fairgrounds; 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, Ohio. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202711–14
Columbus Ohio Cluster 2027
Columbus, Ohio — Ohio Expo Center / Ohio State Fairgrounds
Expected November 11–14, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Sandusky Kennel Club, Dayton Kennel Club, Lima Kennel Club, Central Ohio Kennel Club at Ohio Expo Center / Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202727–28
Western Reserve Kennel Club 2027
Tallmadge, Ohio — Summit County Fairgrounds
Expected November 27–28, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Western Reserve Kennel Club at Summit County Fairgrounds, Tallmadge, Ohio. Details pending the 2027 premium list.