AKC Conformation · East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing Cluster
November 27–29, 2026 · AKC conformation in East Lansing, Michigan
Weekend at a glance
East Lansing Cluster brings 3 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows to East Lansing, Michigan, November 27–29, 2026, hosted by Michigan Hound Association, Ingham County Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- November 27–29, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
- Venue
- Michigan State University-; Farm Lane & Mt Hope (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- 2 clubs (see The days)
- Format
- All-breed & limited-breed (conformation) · Unbenched (per the 2026 premium)
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed & limited-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via premium
Superintendent: MB-F Inc. · 336.379.9352 · mbf@infodog.com
Enter the show
- Nov 27 (AKC #2026669205)
- Entries close Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
- Nov 28, Nov 29 (AKC #2026037002, 2026037003)
- Entries close Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
- Entry fees (2026 premium)
- $30 first entry of each dog ($25 puppy & bred-by classes) · $25 each additional entry of the same dog · $10 Junior Showmanship · $15 4–6 Month Puppy Competition
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Nov 27 | Michigan Hound Association Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026669205 |
| Sat Nov 28 | Ingham County Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026037002 |
| Sun Nov 29 | Ingham County Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026037003 |
Judging panels are published in the official judging program, closer to the show dates — they will be added here when verified. We never carry judges forward from prior years.
Today’s Ring Card
Your show-day schedule, saved by date.
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 Ingham County Kennel Club premium list. Verified 2026
* = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Saturday, November 28 — Ingham County Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Ms. Beverly R. Andersen
- Sporting Group — Ms. Lori L. Nelson*
- Hound Group — Ms. Deirdre Petrie
- Working Group — Mrs. Sioux Forsyth-Green
- Terrier Group — Mr. John Constantine
- Toy Group — Mr. Raymond V. Filburn, Jr.
- Non-Sporting Group — Ms. Denise Dean
- Herding Group — Mr. Gary L. Andersen*
Sunday, November 29 — Ingham County Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Ms. Lori L. Nelson
- Sporting Group — Mrs. Sioux Forsyth-Green*
- Hound Group — Mr. Raymond V. Filburn, Jr.
- Working Group — Mrs. Sandra Pretari Hickson
- Terrier Group — Ms. Beverly R. Andersen
- Toy Group — Mr. John Constantine
- Non-Sporting Group — Ms. Deirdre Petrie*
- Herding Group — Ms. Denise Dean
*Provisional/permit judge. Breed-panel judge abbreviations were expanded to full names from the premium’s judge roster. Verified 2026
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered both days, verified from the 2026 premium. Verified 2026
Sat Nov 28 — Ingham County Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — judge: Mr. Mark Francis Jaeger (from the 2026 premium); ring times in the judging program.
Sun Nov 29 — Ingham County Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — judge: Ms. Beverly R. Andersen (from the 2026 premium); ring times in the judging program.
Junior Showmanship entry is $10.00. Verified 2026
Specialties & supported entries
Specialty and supported entries, verified from the 2026 Ingham County premium. Verified 2026
Specialty show — Sat & Sun
Wolverine Great Dane Club — specialty show both days.
Supported entries — both days unless noted
- Southern MI Weimaraner Club
- Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, Inc.
- Huron Valley Saluki Club
- American Whippet Club, Inc. — Saturday only
- Saint Bernard Club of Greater Detroit
- Great Lakes Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, Inc.
- Pomeranian Club of Michigan
- Southeastern Michigan Bichon Frise Club
- Dalmatian Club of Greater Detroit
- Southern Michigan Schipperke Club
- Wolverine Belgian Tervuren Club of Southern Michigan
- Midwest Collie Club
If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.
Plan your visit
We're building the full guide for this weekend now — venue details, parking and RV notes, and travel. What's here today is only what AKC and the 2026 premium have 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.
Host hotel
Hyatt Place - Lansing East — 2401 Showtime Dr., Lansing, MI (517) 679-7600 ($75 pet fee, per the 2026 premium).
Other pet-friendly hotels from the premium: Best Western, 2209 University Park Dr., Okemos, MI (517) 349-8700 ($25/dog, ask for Pavilion rate); Candlewood Suites, 3545 Forest Rd., Lansing, MI (517) 351-8181; Hampton Inn & Suites, 2200 Hampton Pl., Okemos, MI (517) 349-6100; Hampton Inn & Suites-East Lansing, 2500 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI (517) 224-1648; Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2350 Jolly Oak Rd., Okemos, MI (517) 999-8700 ext. 500 ($25/dog, Pavilion rate); HomeTown Studios, 2335 Woodlake Dr., Okemos, MI (517) 347-1000 ($10/dog/day); Red Roof Inn, 3615 Dunckel Rd., Lansing, MI (517) 332-2575 (one dog per room); Red Roof Inn, 7412 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI (517) 321-7246; Residence Inn Marriott, 922 Delta Commerce Dr., Lansing, MI (517) 886-5030; Staybridge Suites, 3553 Meridian Crossing Dr., Okemos, MI (517) 347-3044 (Pavilion rate).
Always confirm the pet policy when booking. Verified 2026
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list (PDF) — Ingham County KC, Sat–Sun Nov 28–29 Official
- Friday, Nov 27 (Michigan Hound Association) — separate premium, not yet published. Pending
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Michigan Hound Association, AKC event #2026669205 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Ingham County Kennel Club, AKC event #2026037002 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Ingham County Kennel Club, AKC event #2026037003 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.