AKC Conformation · Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulf Coast Mardi Paw Cluster
October 29–November 1, 2026 — all-breed shows plus hound, working, and herding limited-breed days
Weekend at a glance
The Gulf Coast Mardi Paw Cluster brings all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Northlake Kennel Club of Greater Covington and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club to Gulfport, Mississippi, October 29–November 1, 2026 — with limited-breed shows from the Gulf Coast Hound Club (all four days), the Mississippi Gulf Coast Working Group Club (Thursday and Saturday), and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Herding Group Club (Friday and Sunday).
- Dates
- October 29–November 1, 2026
- Venue
- Harrison County Fairgrounds
- Host club
- Northlake Kennel Club of Greater Covington · Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club (all-breed, Thu–Sun)
- Format
- All-Breed + Limited-Breed
- Entries
- Entries open
- Premium list
- 2026 premium list — Gulf Coast Mardi Paw (PDF) Verified 2026
More about this show
Verified 2026 · Dates & club verified via AKC
- Dates
- Thursday through Sunday
- Venue
- 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport, MS 39507 Verified 2026
Venue confirmed in the 2026 premium list. - Host club
- Gulf Coast Hound Club (Thu–Sun) · Mississippi Gulf Coast Working Group Club (Thu, Sat) · Mississippi Gulf Coast Herding Group Club (Fri, Sun)
- Format
- All-breed (Thu–Sun) + Hound (Thu–Sun) + Working (Thu, Sat) + Herding (Fri, Sun)
- Entries
- Closes October 14, 2026, 12:00 noon CT — Foy Trent Dog Shows
Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- Foy Trent Dog Shows
- Closing
- October 14, 2026, 12:00 noon CT — Foy Trent Dog Shows
- Entry fees
- $32 first entry of a dog; $27 each additional entry; $25 Puppy & Bred-By-Exhibitor; Junior Showmanship free — per the 2026 premium Verified 2026
The days
all-breed shows plus hound, working, and herding limited-breed days
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | All-Breed — Northlake Kennel Club of Greater Covington / Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club + Gulf Coast Hound Club (Hound) + Mississippi Gulf Coast Working Group Club (Working) |
| Fri, Oct 30 | All-Breed — Northlake Kennel Club of Greater Covington / Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club + Gulf Coast Hound Club (Hound) + Mississippi Gulf Coast Herding Group Club (Herding) |
| Sat, Oct 31 | All-Breed — Northlake Kennel Club of Greater Covington / Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club + Gulf Coast Hound Club (Hound) + Mississippi Gulf Coast Working Group Club (Working) |
| Sun, Nov 1 | All-Breed — Northlake Kennel Club of Greater Covington / Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club + Gulf Coast Hound Club (Hound) + Mississippi Gulf Coast Herding Group Club (Herding) |
Judging panels for all four days are from the official 2026 premium list — see the breed finder above. Verified 2026
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Breed judge finder
Breed-by-breed panels for all four days — the all-breed shows plus the Hound, Working, and Herding limited-breed shows — are from the official 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
(*) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Thursday, October 29 — Northlake Kennel Club of Greater Covington (All-Breed)
- Best in Show — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- NOHS Best in Show — Shira Barkon
- Sporting Group — Ms. Karen J Hynek
- Hound Group — Dr. Albert P Bianchi (*)
- Working Group — Ms. Victoria M Jordan
- Terrier Group — Ms. Karen J Hynek (*)
- Toy Group — Mr. David M. Gilmour
- Non-Sporting Group — Dr. Albert P Bianchi
- Herding Group — Ms. Victoria M Jordan
- NOHS Sporting Group — Dr. Albert P Bianchi
- NOHS Hound Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- NOHS Working Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- NOHS Terrier Group — Mr. David M. Gilmour
- NOHS Toy Group — Ms. Victoria M Jordan
- NOHS Non-Sporting Group — Shira Barkon
- NOHS Herding Group — Ms. Karen J Hynek
Friday, October 30 — Northlake Kennel Club of Greater Covington (All-Breed)
- Best in Show — Ms. Karen J Hynek
- NOHS Best in Show — Mr. David M. Gilmour
- Sporting Group — Ms. Bridget Brown (*)
- Hound Group — Mr. David M. Gilmour
- Working Group — Dr. Albert P Bianchi
- Terrier Group — Mr. David M. Gilmour
- Toy Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- Herding Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen (*)
- NOHS Sporting Group — Ms. Victoria M Jordan
- NOHS Hound Group — Ms. Karen J Hynek
- NOHS Working Group — Ms. Karen J Hynek
- NOHS Terrier Group — Dr. Albert P Bianchi
- NOHS Toy Group — Kristen Henry
- NOHS Non-Sporting Group — Ms. Bridget Brown
- NOHS Herding Group — Ms. Victoria M Jordan
Saturday, October 31 — Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club (All-Breed)
- Best in Show — Mr. David M. Gilmour
- NOHS Best in Show — Ms. Christine Erickson
- Sporting Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- Hound Group — Ms. Christine Erickson
- Working Group — Ms. Karen J Hynek
- Terrier Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- Toy Group — Dr. Albert P Bianchi
- Non-Sporting Group — Ms. Victoria M Jordan
- Herding Group — Ms. Joyce Siddall (*)
- NOHS Sporting Group — Ms. Karen J Hynek
- NOHS Hound Group — Ms. Victoria M Jordan
- NOHS Working Group — Mr. David M. Gilmour
- NOHS Terrier Group — Ms. Christine Erickson
- NOHS Toy Group — Ms. Joyce Siddall
- NOHS Non-Sporting Group — Kristen Henry
- NOHS Herding Group — Ms. Christine Erickson
Sunday, November 1 — Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club (All-Breed)
- Best in Show — Dr. Albert P Bianchi
- NOHS Best in Show — Dr. Judi M Roller
- Sporting Group — Mr. David M. Gilmour
- Hound Group — Dr. Judi M Roller (*)
- Working Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- Terrier Group — Ms. Christine Erickson
- Toy Group — Ms. Christine Erickson
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. David M. Gilmour
- Herding Group — Mr. David M. Gilmour
- NOHS Sporting Group — Dr. Judi M Roller
- NOHS Hound Group — Dr. Albert P Bianchi
- NOHS Working Group — Ms. Joyce Siddall
- NOHS Terrier Group — Ms. Karen J Hynek
- NOHS Toy Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- NOHS Non-Sporting Group — Ms. Christine Erickson
- NOHS Herding Group — Ms. Joyce Siddall
Thursday, October 29 — Gulf Coast Hound Club (Hound limited show)
- Hound Group — Vicki Sandage, D.V.M. (*)
- NOHS Hound Group — Ms. Bridget Brown
Friday, October 30 — Gulf Coast Hound Club (Hound limited show)
- Hound Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
Saturday, October 31 — Gulf Coast Hound Club (Hound limited show)
- Hound Group — Ann C Meyer (*)
Sunday, November 1 — Gulf Coast Hound Club (Hound limited show)
- Hound Group — Ms. Karen J Hynek
Thursday, October 29 — Mississippi Gulf Coast Working Group Club (Working limited show)
- Working Group — Mr. David M. Gilmour
- NOHS Working Group — Shira Barkon
Saturday, October 31 — Mississippi Gulf Coast Working Group Club (Working limited show)
- Working Group — Ms. Joyce Siddall
- NOHS Working Group — Shauna DeMoss
Friday, October 30 — Mississippi Gulf Coast Herding Group Club (Herding limited show)
- Herding Group — Ms. Karen J Hynek
- NOHS Herding Group — Shawn Petersen
Sunday, November 1 — Mississippi Gulf Coast Herding Group Club (Herding limited show)
- Herding Group — Dr. Albert P Bianchi
- NOHS Herding Group — Dr. Judi M Roller
(*) = provisional/permit, per the premium. Limited-breed shows offer no Best in Show. Verified 2026
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered all four days — Thursday, October 29 (Northlake Kennel Club, AKC #2026298802), Friday, October 30 (Northlake Kennel Club, AKC #2026298804), Saturday, October 31 (Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club, AKC #2026672519), and Sunday, November 1 (Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club, AKC #2026672521) — per the revised Foy Trent premium.
Pee Wee is offered Saturday and Sunday: ages 5–9, free, with day-of entries closing at 10:00 AM each day — Saturday's judge is Kristen Henry and Sunday's is Rebecca Haberbush, per the same premium.
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
Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulfport, MS
Dog-friendly lodging
- Comfort Suites Gulfport Central — 9121 US Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503. Pet-friendly. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Residence Inn by Marriott Gulfport-Biloxi Airport — 14100 Airport Road, Gulfport, MS, US. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Hampton Inn & Suites Gulfport I-10 — 15580 Daniel Boulevard, Gulfport, Mississippi, 39503, USA. Pet-friendly rooms. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- GPT — Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT), 14035 Airport Rd — about 5 miles / roughly 10–15 minutes from downtown Gulfport.
Restaurants
- Shaggy's Gulfport Beach (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1724 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport. Beachfront seafood restaurant that is dog-friendly, with outdoor seating; open 10:30 AM-9 or 10 PM.
- Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 942 Beach Dr, Gulfport. Seafood and oyster bar with a dog-friendly patio and outdoor seating.
- The Chimneys (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1640 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport. Restaurant where leashed dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.
RV parks
- Bayberry RV Park (full hookups; overnight stays) — Gulfport, MS. Overnight stays available; full hookups (water, sewer, 30/50-amp electric); pull-through sites, big-rig friendly, pet friendly.
Attractions
- Mississippi Aquarium — 2100 E Beach Dr, Gulfport, MS. Downtown waterfront aquarium with 200+ animal species and 300+ fish species.
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 venue in Gulfport, Mississippi is confirmed in the 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list — Gulf Coast Mardi Paw cluster (PDF) Verified 2026
Sources
- SourceFoy Trent upcoming shows page (verified September 24, 2026)