AKC Conformation · Dixon, California
Dixon Cluster
October 23–25, 2026 — three clubs, one fairgrounds: herding-group Friday, working-group Friday, all-breeds Saturday and Sunday
Weekend at a glance
The Dixon Cluster brings three clubs to the Dixon May Fairgrounds for one October weekend: the Northern California Herding Group Association and the Northern California Working Group Association on Friday, October 23, then the Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association's 62nd and 63rd all-breed shows on Saturday and Sunday.
- Dates
- October 23–25, 2026
- Venue
- Dixon May Fairgrounds
- Host clubs
- Northern California Herding Group Association · Northern California Working Group Association · Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association
- Format
- Limited-breed + All-Breed
- Entries
- Closing noon PDT, October 7, 2026
Click here to enter → - Premium list
- 2026 premium list — Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers, 62nd & 63rd all-breed, Sat–Sun (PDF)
2026 premium list — Northern California Working Group Association, Fri (PDF) 2026 premium list — Northern California Herding Group Association, Fri (PDF) 2026 premium list — Australian Cattle Dog Club of America regional specialty, Fri Oct 23 (PDF) 2026 premium list — American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association 44th National Specialty, Fri Oct 23 (PDF) 2026 premium list — Chihuahua Club of Northern California 90th & 91st specialties, Fri Oct 23 (PDF) 2026 premium list — United States Australian Shepherd Association specialty, Fri Oct 23 (PDF) 2026 premium list — Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern California specialties, Fri–Sat Oct 23–24 (PDF) 2026 premium list — Sacramento Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club specialties, Fri & Sun Oct 23 & 25 (PDF) 2026 premium list — Sierra Gold Boston Terrier Club specialties, Fri Oct 23 (PDF) 2026 premium list — Gordon Setter Club of America 42nd National Specialty, Oct 22–24 (PDF)
More about this show
Verified 2026 · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Limited-breed Friday; all-breed Saturday–Sunday
- Venue
- 655 S First Street, Dixon, CA 95620
- Format
- Group shows Friday; all-breeds Saturday–Sunday
- Entries
- Or at limit
- Premium list
Verified 2026
Superintendent: BaRay
Enter the show
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- BaRay
- Herding Group fees
- First entry $37; additional $25; Veteran/Herding Titled first $25; Miscellaneous $25; Aussie sweeps $25; Junior Showmanship free; $3 per-dog-per-event card surcharge
- Working Group fees
- First entry $37; additional $32; Puppy/Bred-by/JSHW/BPUP $25; $3 per-dog-per-event card surcharge
- All-breed fees
- First entry $37; additional $25; BPUP/Miscellaneous/sweeps $25; Maltese/Pomeranian brace $18 first (additional free); Labrador/Pomeranian stud dog & brood bitch $25; Junior Showmanship free; $3 per-dog-per-event card surcharge
The days
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | Northern California Herding Group Association — Group show (AKC event no. 2026622902) · Concurrent specialties: Australian Cattle Dog Club of America; Sacramento Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club; Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern California; United States Australian Shepherd Association · Designated: USASA with sweeps (2026471954), Belgian Sheepdog Club of America (2026126372) |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Northern California Working Group Association — Fifth Annual Working Group Shows: Show 1, 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (2026704301; BPUP 2026704303) · Show 2, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (2026704302; BPUP 2026704304); each limited to 600, with NOHS, Junior Showmanship, and Beginner Puppy |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association — 62nd all-breed show (2026223207; BPUP 2026223208) · Eight designated specialties |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association — 63rd all-breed show (2026223209; BPUP 2026223210) |
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Breed judge finder
Search any breed to see which judge has it on Saturday and Sunday. Panels are from the official 2026 Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers premium list (62nd & 63rd all-breed shows). Verified 2026
* = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Saturday, October 24 — 62nd All-Breed Dog Show
- Best in Show — Kathi Brown
- Sporting Group — Britt E Jung
- Hound Group — Richard J Lewis
- Working Group — Robin A. Hug
- Terrier Group — Carolyn Taylor
- Toy Group — Paullet DeLong
- Non-Sporting Group — Carolyn Taylor
- Herding Group — Richard J Lewis
Sunday, October 25 — 63rd All-Breed Dog Show
- Best in Show — Merle Taylor
- Sporting Group — Phillip (Phil) Booth
- Hound Group — Kathi Brown*
- Working Group — Richard J Lewis
- Terrier Group — Kathi Brown
- Toy Group — Carolyn Taylor
- Non-Sporting Group — Paullet DeLong
- Herding Group — Beth Downey
*Provisional/permit judge. Panels cover the Saturday and Sunday all-breed shows; Friday group shows and specialties have separate premium lists. Verified 2026
Juniors
On Friday, October 23, the Gordon Setter Club of America national specialty offers a Pee Wee Special Attraction, per the GSCA national specialty premium.
Specialties & supported entries
Friday is group day. The Northern California Herding Group Association show (AKC event no. 2026622902) runs with four concurrent specialties — the Australian Cattle Dog Club of America, the Sacramento Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club, the Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern California, and the United States Australian Shepherd Association — with the USASA also holding a designated specialty with sweepstakes and the Belgian Sheepdog Club of America designated. The Northern California Working Group Association runs its fifth-annual two-show format the same day: a morning show (7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) and an afternoon show (11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.), each limited to 600 dogs, with NOHS, Junior Showmanship, and Beginner Puppy at each.
Saturday's all-breed card adds eight designated specialties: the Northern California Curly-Coated Retriever Club, Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Club, American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association, Basset Fauve de Bretagne Club of America, Miniature Schnauzer Club of Northern California, California Central Valley Maltese Club, Northern California Pomeranian Club, and Dalmatian Club of Northern California — with concurrent specialties from the Golden Gate Gordon Setter Club, Redwood Empire Mastiff Club, and Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern California, plus the Sacramento Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club concurrent on Sunday.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
Open in Google Maps · Official fairgrounds map in 2026 event guide (PDF)
The venue
Dixon May Fairgrounds
655 S First Street, Dixon, CA 95620
Dixon, CA
Dog-friendly lodging
- Best Western Plus Dixon Davis — 1345 Commercial Way, Dixon, CA 95620. Dog-friendly per Best Western listing. Call ahead to confirm any pet fees.
- Super 8 by Wyndham Dixon/UC Davis — 2500 Plaza Ct, Dixon, CA 95620-9225. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- SMF — Sacramento International Airport (SMF), about 22 miles / ~25-30 minutes away.
Restaurants
- Bud's Pub & Grill (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — 100 S 1st St, Dixon, CA 95620. Classic American pub with five dog-friendly outdoor tables; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
- Solano Baking Company (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 1160 Pitt School Rd, Dixon, CA 95620. Family-run bakery cafe off I-80 with dog-friendly outdoor tables; fresh donuts, pastries, and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.
- Starbucks (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 2590 N First Street, Dixon, CA. Coffeehouse listed as dog-friendly with outdoor seating; coffee, breakfast, and lunch options.
RV parks
- Midway RV Park (full hookups; overnight stays) — 4933 Midway Rd, Vacaville, CA — ~6.5 mi from the fairgrounds (closest verified option). Full hookups; daily rates; overnight stays available.
Attractions
- Cool Patch Pumpkins — 6150 Dixon Ave W, Dixon, CA 95620. World-record corn maze and u-pick pumpkin patch, open seasonally in the fall; dog-friendly on leash.
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.
The venue
The weekend is held at the Dixon May Fairgrounds, 655 S First Street, Dixon, CA 95620. Show hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday (herding group) and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday (all-breed), unbenched, indoor/outdoor.
Parking & RV
Parking is $10 per day; gates open at 6:00 a.m. RV: $65 per night reserved (two-night minimum); tag vehicle $55 flat; nonreserved $75 per night cash if available. Reservations are due October 7.
Worth knowing
The herding group show offers a Best Herding Titled award, and official show photos are advertised as available within 24 hours after Best in Show. Junior prizes include crate pads and gift cards.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- Northern California Herding Group Association — 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
- Northern California Working Group Association — 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
- Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association — 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
Sources
- OfficialBaRay premium list — Northern California Herding Group Association (PDF)
- OfficialBaRay premium list — Northern California Working Group Association (PDF)
- OfficialBaRay premium list — Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association (PDF)
- SourceAKC Event Search (verified September 24, 2026)