AKC Conformation · Grayslake, Illinois
Grayslake Cluster
November 20–22, 2026 · AKC conformation in Grayslake, Illinois
Weekend at a glance
Grayslake Cluster brings 4 all-breed conformation shows to Grayslake, Illinois, November 20–22, 2026, hosted by Kenosha Kennel Club, NOHS Regional - Skokie Valley Kennel Club, Skokie Valley Kennel Club, Starved Rock Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- November 20–22, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
- Venue
- Lake County Fairgrounds; 1060 E Peterson Rd (as listed by AKC) Pending
- Host club
- 4 clubs (see The days)
- Format
- All-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM — confirm the time with the superintendent)
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via AKC
- Venue
- The 2026 premium has not been published yet — the 2026 venue is pending confirmation.
Superintendent: BaRay Event Services, Inc. · 360.755.7086 · dogshows@barayevents.com
Enter the show
- Nov 20, Nov 21 (AKC #2026042403, 2026088005, 2026088017)
- Entries close Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM — confirm the time with the superintendent)
- Nov 22 (AKC #2026173201)
- Entries close Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM Central — confirm the time with the superintendent)
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Nov 20 | Kenosha Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026042403 |
| Sat Nov 21 | NOHS Regional - Skokie Valley Kennel Club | All-Breed · AKC #2026088017 |
| Sat Nov 21 | Skokie Valley Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026088005 |
| Sun Nov 22 | Starved Rock Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026173201 |
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
Breed panels for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
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
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
- No documents verified yet. Pending
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Kenosha Kennel Club, AKC event #2026042403 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — NOHS Regional - Skokie Valley Kennel Club, AKC event #2026088017 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Skokie Valley Kennel Club, AKC event #2026088005 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Starved Rock Kennel Club, AKC event #2026173201 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.