AKC Conformation · Galloway, New Jersey
Galloway Cluster
October 17–18, 2026 · AKC conformation in Galloway, New Jersey
Weekend at a glance
Galloway Cluster brings 3 all-breed conformation shows to Galloway, New Jersey, October 17–18, 2026, hosted by Gloucester County Kennel Club, Diamond Beach Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- October 17–18, 2026 (Sat–Sun)
- Venue
- Galloway TWP Municipal Complex; 300 E Jimmie Leeds Rd (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- 2 clubs (see The days)
- Format
- All-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (12:00 noon EDT)
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via premium
Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. · 610.376.1880 · info@raudogshows.com
Enter the show
- Oct 17, Oct 18 (AKC #2026103113, 2026793401)
- Entries close Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:00 noon EDT (per the premium list)
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 17 | Gloucester County Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026103113 |
| Sat Oct 17 | Gloucester County Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026103111 |
| Sun Oct 18 | Diamond Beach Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026793401 |
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
Verified judge assignments from the 2026 premium list (group, Best in Show, Owner-Handled Best in Show, and Junior Showmanship). Verified 2026
Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at all three shows this weekend. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 17 AM — Gloucester County Kennel Club (1)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Mrs Debra L Davis.
Sat Oct 17 PM — Gloucester County Kennel Club (2)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Ms Patricia Anne Keenan.
Sun Oct 18 — Diamond Beach Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — judged by Neal Goodwin (provisional).
Entry fee: $30 for Junior Showmanship, or $24 as an additional entry. Junior ring times are in the judging program.
Specialties & supported entries
No specialty shows or supported entries have been verified for this weekend. Pending
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
Galloway TWP Municipal Complex
300 E Jimmie Leeds Rd
Galloway, NJ
Dog-friendly lodging
- Red Roof Inn & Suites Galloway — 202 E White Horse Pike, Galloway Twp, NJ. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Hampton Inn Atlantic City/Absecon — 338 E White Horse Pike, Absecon, NJ 08205. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Seaview, a Dolce Hotel — 401 S New York Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- ACY — Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), about 12 miles / ~20 minutes away.
Restaurants
- Fred & Ethel's Lantern Light (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1 N New York Rd, Galloway (Smithville). Tavern with 17 dog-friendly patio tables; open 11:30 AM-9 PM.
- La PizzaTega (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 210 New Rd Ste 2, Linwood. Italian restaurant; dog-friendly (BringFido); open Mon-Sat 10:30 AM-8:30 PM.
RV parks
- Shady Pines (full hookups; overnight stays) — Galloway Township, NJ. Overnight stays available; pull-through sites to 60 ft.
- Pomona RV Park & Campground (full hookups; overnight stays) — Pomona, NJ. Overnight stays available; big-rig sites.
Attractions
- Historic Smithville — 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ 08205. Village of clapboard buildings housing shops and restaurants.
- Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge — Coastal wetlands refuge near Oceanville, NJ, known for birdwatching.
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.
We're building the full guide for this weekend now — venue details, parking and RV notes, hotels, and travel. What's here today is only what AKC has 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.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- Premium list (PDF) — 2026 premium list, Gloucester County KC & Diamond Beach KC, October 17–18, 2026 Verified 2026
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Gloucester County Kennel Club, AKC event #2026103113 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Gloucester County Kennel Club, AKC event #2026103111 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Diamond Beach Kennel Club, AKC event #2026793401 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- PREMIUMOfficial 2026 Gloucester County KC / Diamond Beach KC premium list (PDF) — two days, three shows, Oct 17–18; entries close Sep 30.