AKC Conformation · Wauseon, Ohio
Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club 2026
October 2–4, 2026 — a Friday specialty, then two all-breed shows at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon, Ohio
Weekend at a glance
October 2–4, 2026: 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.
- Dates
- October 2–4, 2026
- Venue
- Fulton County Fairgrounds
- Host club
- Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club
- Format
- All-Breed + Specialty · Unbenched (per the 2026 premium)
- Entries
- Sat: 507 dogs, 523 total entries, 116 breeds · Sun: 520 dogs, 536 total entries, 120 breeds
More about this show
Verified 2026 · Dates & club verified via AKC event records
- Dates
- Friday through Sunday
- Venue
- Hwy 108, Wauseon, OH
- Format
- Two all-breed shows and a Friday specialty
- Entries
- Entries closed September 16, 2026
- Entry fees (2026 premium)
- $34 first entry ($30 puppy, bred-by & miscellaneous) · $26 each additional entry · $15 Junior Showmanship only (no fee as an additional class) · $26 4–6 Month Puppy
Superintendent: MB-F
The days
A Sussex Spaniel specialty opens the weekend on Friday, then two all-breed days.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | Sussex Spaniel — Specialty |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club — All-Breed; Toledo Collie Club specialty (concurrent); 4-6 Month Puppy |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club — All-Breed; Toledo Collie Club specialty (concurrent); 4-6 Month Puppy |
Judging assignments for Saturday and Sunday are in the official judging programs linked above. Verified 2026
Today’s Ring Card
Your show-day schedule, saved by date.
Ring assignments and start times are in the judging program above. We never guess ring times.
Breed judge finder
Search any breed to see which judge has it on Saturday and Sunday. Panels are from the official 2026 Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club premium list. Verified 2026
* = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Saturday, October 3 — Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mr. James M. Fankhauser
- Sporting Group — Mrs. Charlene Rutar
- Hound Group — Mr. Stewart Dankner
- Working Group — Mr. Ken J. Murray
- Terrier Group — Mr. Ken J. Murray
- Toy Group — Mr. Stewart Dankner
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Charlene Rutar*
- Herding Group — Mr. James M. Fankhauser*
Sunday, October 4 — Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mr. Ken J. Murray
- Sporting Group — Mr. James M. Fankhauser
- Hound Group — Mr. James Donahue*
- Working Group — Mr. James M. Fankhauser
- Terrier Group — Mr. Stewart Dankner
- Toy Group — Mr. Jeffrey Kestner*
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Stewart Dankner
- Herding Group — Mr. Stewart Dankner
*Provisional/permit judge. Breed-panel judge abbreviations were expanded to full names from the premium’s judge roster. Collies (Rough) are limited to 100 entries each day, per the premium. Verified 2026
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at this weekend. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 3 — Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered. Judge: Mrs. Lenise Adams* (from the 2026 premium); ring times in the judging program.
Sun Oct 4 — Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered. Judge: Mrs. Kelly Leonard* (from the 2026 premium); ring times in the judging program.
The 2026 premium list is now verified (see Documents). The Saturday and Sunday judging programs are published — check them for junior ring times and day-of details. *Provisional/permit judge. Junior Showmanship entry: $15.00 as a first entry, no fee as an additional class. No Pee Wee has been verified.
Specialties & supported entries
A Friday Sussex Spaniel specialty opens the weekend. Verified 2026
Fri Oct 2 — Sussex Spaniel specialty
Sussex Spaniel specialty — opens the weekend on Friday, ahead of the Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club’s two all-breed shows Saturday and Sunday.
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
Fulton County Fairgrounds
Hwy 108, Wauseon, OH
Wauseon, OH
The fairgrounds host the annual Fulton County Fair (per fultoncountyfair.com).
Dog-friendly lodging
- Days Inn by Wyndham Wauseon — 8319 State Route 108, Wauseon, OH. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Rodeway Inn — 8224 OH-108, Wauseon, OH. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Tru by Hilton Wauseon — 8165 OH-108, Wauseon, OH. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wauseon — 8135 State Route 108, Wauseon, OH. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- TOL — Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL), about 18 miles / roughly 30 minutes by car from Wauseon.
Getting there
The fairgrounds sit on State Route 108 just north of Wauseon at Ohio Turnpike Exit 34, with gates on the south, north and east sides (per the official fairgrounds map).
Parking
Designated on-site parking areas are shown on the official fairgrounds map.
Restaurants
- Tiny's Dairy Barn (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1051 N Shoop Ave, Wauseon. Ice cream and food stand where pets are allowed, with outdoor seating; seasonal.
- Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 900 S Defiance St, Archbold. Pets allowed with outdoor seating; open 10:30 or 11 AM-10 PM.
Attractions
- Sauder Village — 22611 OH-2, Archbold, OH. Ohio living-history village with 40+ historic buildings, costumed guides and working craftspeople.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-25. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) will be added here when confirmed.
The venue
The shows are held at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, Hwy 108, Wauseon, OH.
Documents
The official premium lists for this weekend. Verified 2026
Premium lists
- 2026 premium list (PDF) — Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club, 37th & 38th all-breed shows, October 3–4, 2026, Wauseon, OH (combined booklet; entries closed September 16, 2026) Verified 2026
- 2026 Friday specialty premium list (PDF) — Heart of Ohio Sussex Spaniel Club regional specialty, October 2, 2026, Wauseon, OH Verified 2026
Judging programs
- Saturday judging program (PDF) — October 3, 2026 Official
- Sunday judging program (PDF) — October 4, 2026 Official
- Friday Sussex Spaniel specialty (Heart of Ohio Sussex Spaniel Club, October 2) judging program — not yet published Pending
Sources
- OfficialAKC event listings — Fulton County Ohio Kennel Club