AKC Conformation · Tyngsborough, Massachusetts
Greater Lowell Kennel Club
October 3–4, 2026 — the club's 57th and 58th all-breed shows, in a new home at the Tyngsboro Sports Center
Weekend at a glance
The Greater Lowell Kennel Club holds its 57th and 58th all-breed shows October 3–4, 2026, at the Tyngsboro Sports Center in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts — a new venue for the club. Registration closed September 16, 2026.
- Dates
- October 3–4, 2026
- Venue
- Tyngsboro Sports Center
- Host club
- Greater Lowell Kennel Club
- Format
- All-Breed + extras
- Entries
- Registration closed
- Premium list
- 2026 premium list — Greater Lowell Kennel Club 57th & 58th All-Breed (PDF) Verified 2026
More about this show
Verified 2026 Registration closed September 16, 2026 · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Saturday & Sunday — 57th & 58th shows
- Venue
- 500 Potash Hill Road, Tyngsborough, MA 01879
New venue for 2026 - Format
- Supported entry, NOHS, BPUP & Best Bred-by-Exhibitor
- Entries
- Closed September 16, 2026, at noon ET
Closed
Superintendent: MB-F
Registration closed — Closed September 16, 2026, at noon ET — Closed
Registration for this weekend is closed — entries are no longer being accepted.
Enter the show
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- MB-F
- Fees
- First and additional entries $38; Junior Showmanship only $20 (additional $10); 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy $20
The days
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | Greater Lowell Kennel Club — All-Breed, 57th show (AKC event no. 2026104106; 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy 2026104107) · Granite State Shetland Sheepdog Club of Southeast New Hampshire supported entry |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Greater Lowell Kennel Club — All-Breed, 58th show (AKC event no. 2026104108; 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy 2026104109) |
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
Best in Show and variety-group assignments verified from the 2026 premium list. Breed-level panels will be added from the judging program. Verified 2026
Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at this weekend. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 3 — Greater Lowell Kennel Club, 57th show
Junior Showmanship — offered ($20 as the only entry; $10 as an additional class). Junior judges and ring times are in the judging program.
Sun Oct 4 — Greater Lowell Kennel Club, 58th show
Junior Showmanship — offered ($20 as the only entry; $10 as an additional class). Junior judges and ring times are in the judging program.
A 4 & under 6 Months Puppy competition and a Best Bred-By-Exhibitor competition run each day, plus the AKC National Owner-Handled Series. No Pee Wee is listed in the premium.
Specialties & supported entries
A Saturday supported entry, verified from the 2026 premium. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 3 — supported entry
Granite State Shetland Sheepdog Club of Southeast New Hampshire — supported entry, dedicated to the memory of Martha & Bob Heckman.
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
Tyngsboro Sports Center
500 Potash Hill Road, Tyngsborough, MA 01879
Tyngsborough, MA
Dog-friendly lodging
- Chateau Merrimack Resort & Spa — 160 Pawtucket Blvd, Tyngsboro, MA 01879. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Sheraton Nashua — 11 Tara Blvd, Nashua, NH. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Motel 6 — 77 Spit Brook Rd, Nashua, NH. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Hampton Inn & Suites Westford-Chelmsford — 9 Nixon Rd, Westford, MA. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- MHT — Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), about 23.1 miles / ~24 minutes away.
- BOS — Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 35 miles / ~49 minutes away.
Getting there
500 Potash Hill Road, Tyngsboro, MA 01879. The venue warns that Google Maps may try to route via Old Tyng Rd/Maple Ridge Rd (no access that way) - if that happens, navigate to 100 Potash Hill Road instead.
Restaurants
- Dream Diner (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 384 Middlesex Rd, Tyngsboro, MA 01879. Retro diner with a covered dog-friendly patio; classic breakfast and lunch comfort food.
- Epigram Brew Co. (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 394 Middlesex Rd, Tyngsborough, MA 01879. Spacious brewery and gastropub with a pet-friendly heated patio; pizza, burgers, and starters.
- La Santa Tacos and Tequila (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 386 Middlesex Rd, Tyngsboro, MA 01879. Vibrant casual Mexican restaurant with tacos, margaritas, and dog-friendly outdoor seating.
RV parks
- Berry's Grove Campground (full hookups; overnight stays) — Tyngsboro, MA. Open year-round; all sites full hook-up (town water and sewer, 50-amp); RVs only; dog friendly; book a campsite online.
Attractions
- Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center — 246 Market St, Lowell, MA.
- New England Quilt Museum — 18 Shattuck St, Lowell, MA.
- National Streetcar Museum — 25 Shattuck St, Lowell, MA.
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 shows are held indoors at the Tyngsboro Sports Center, 500 Potash Hill Road, Tyngsborough, MA 01879 — a new venue for this club. Show hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., unbenched, with a 600-dog limit each day.
Parking & grooming
The premium advertises reserved premier parking and indoor grooming (8×10 with limited power); pricing was not published. A concession stand is on site.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- Premium list (PDF) — Greater Lowell Kennel Club 57th & 58th All-Breed — 2026 premium list Verified 2026
- Saturday judging program (PDF) — October 3, 2026 Official
- Sunday judging program (PDF) — October 4, 2026 Official
Sources
- OfficialInfoDog premium list — Greater Lowell Kennel Club (PDF)
- SourceAKC Event Search (verified September 24, 2026)
- Sourcegreaterlowellkc.org — new venue announcement (verified September 24, 2026)