AKC Conformation · Lebanon, Tennessee
Harvest Cluster
October 7–11, 2026 · AKC conformation in Lebanon, Tennessee
Weekend at a glance
Harvest Cluster brings 7 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows to Lebanon, Tennessee, October 7–11, 2026, hosted by Tri-Star Kennel Club of Williamson County, Tennessee, Tullahoma Kennel Club of Tennessee, Cumberland Valley Hound Association, Mid-South Non-Sporting Association of Tennessee, Sporting Dog Club of Tennessee. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- October 7–11, 2026 (Wed–Sun)
- Venue
- Wilson County Fairgrounds; 945 E. Baddour Parkway (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- 5 clubs (see The days)
- Format
- All-breed & limited-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Premium list
- 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
Friday specialties premium (PDF) Cumberland Valley Hound Assn. premium (PDF)
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed & limited-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via premium
- Premium list
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. · 405.427.8181 · mail@onofrio.com
Registration closed Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Registration for this weekend is closed — entries are no longer being accepted.
Enter the show
- Oct 10, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 (AKC #2026273507, 2026273511, 2026607001, 2026780401)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:00 noon Central
- Oct 9 (AKC #2026677302)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM — confirm the time with the superintendent)
- Oct 11, Oct 9 (AKC #2026607003, 2026768101)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 7 | Tri-Star Kennel Club of Williamson County, Tennessee Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026607001 |
| Thu Oct 8 | Tullahoma Kennel Club of Tennessee Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026273507 |
| Fri Oct 9 | Cumberland Valley Hound Association | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026677302 |
| Fri Oct 9 | Mid-South Non-Sporting Association of Tennessee Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026780401 |
| Fri Oct 9 | Sporting Dog Club of Tennessee Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026768101 |
| Sat Oct 10 | Tullahoma Kennel Club of Tennessee Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026273511 |
| Sun Oct 11 | Tri-Star Kennel Club of Williamson County, Tennessee Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026607003 |
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 is out
Ring times and ring assignments are published: Harvest Cluster judging program (PDF), covering Tri-Star KC, Tullahoma KC, and the Friday group shows. Verified 2026
Breed judge finder
Verified judge assignments from the 2026 premium list (all-breed shows: 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 the Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday all-breed shows, and at several Friday specialty shows. Verified 2026
Wed Oct 7 — Tri-Star Kennel Club (1)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Mr Hal T Biermann.
Thu Oct 8 — Tullahoma Kennel Club (1)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Dr Daniel W Dowling.
Fri Oct 9 — Limited-breed shows
Junior Showmanship — offered at the Mid-South Non-Sporting Association of Tennessee and Sporting Dog Club of Tennessee shows, and at several of the day’s specialty shows (per the Friday specialties premium).
Sat Oct 10 — Tullahoma Kennel Club (2)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Mr Harry (Butch) H Schulman.
Sun Oct 11 — Tri-Star Kennel Club (2)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Mr Rodney R Merry.
Pee Wee — Saturday, October 10
Pee Wee Competition — offered by Tullahoma Kennel Club on Saturday (mentor: Rebecca Haberbush). For children 5 to under 9; entry fee $5, limit 10, entries in person after 8:00 am Saturday at the club table. Held at lunchtime when a ring becomes available.
Junior ring times are in the judging program.
Specialties & supported entries
A big specialty weekend. Verified 2026
Friday specialty shows (October 9)
Eleven breed specialty clubs hold Friday shows, per the Friday specialties premium: German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America, East Tennessee Boxer Club (2 shows), United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club, Chinese Crested Club of Nashville, American Eskimo Dog Club of America, Poodle Club of Alabama (2 shows), Ohio River Basin Shiba Inu Fanciers, National Shiba Club of America, Finnish Lapphund Club of America, Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA (2 shows), and Tennessee Valley English Cocker Spaniel Fanciers — alongside the day’s limited-breed host shows.
Designated & concurrent specialties
Designated specialties include the Basenji Club of America (national specialty week, Oct 7–10), Cirneco dell’Etna Club of America, Heartland Neapolitan Mastiff Club, United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club, American Eskimo Dog Club of America, and Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA. Concurrent specialties include the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Middle Tennessee, Tennessee Valley English Cocker Spaniel Fanciers, Cane Corso Association of America, and Music City Bulldog Club.
Supported entries
Supported entries at the Friday Sporting Dog Club of Tennessee show: German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Middle Tennessee, Greater Atlanta Labrador Retriever Club, and Volunteer Vizsla Club of Tennessee. (The main premium lists additional supported entries — see page 5.)
Also running: the Portuguese Podengo Pequenos of America specialty (Oct 8–9). Specialty premiums are linked in Documents.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Wilson County Fairgrounds
945 E. Baddour Parkway
Lebanon, TN
Shows are held indoors on matted concrete floors, unbenched.
Dog-friendly lodging
- My Place Hotel-Nashville East/Lebanon, TN — 1004 Cumberland Center Blvd, Lebanon, TN. Pet-friendly per property listing. Call ahead to confirm any pet fees.
- avid hotel Nashville - Lebanon — 120 Willard Hagan Dr, Lebanon, TN. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- La Quinta Inn and Suites — 140 Dixie Ave, Lebanon, TN. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Days Inn by Wyndham Lebanon — 822 S Cumberland St, Lebanon, TN. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- BNA — Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, reached via I-40; the nearest major commercial airport.
Getting there
The fairgrounds sit off E Baddour Parkway (US-70 bypass) on Lebanon's east side.
Restaurants
- New Moon BBQ (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 711 Park Ave, Lebanon, TN 37087. Dog-friendly eatery with limited outdoor tables; brisket, ribs, tacos, and burgers smoked fresh daily.
- Tenn Lakes Brewing Company (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 300 N Maple St Suite 4-135, Lebanon, TN 37087. Brewpub in the historic Woolen Mill with a covered dog-friendly front patio; pizza, wings, and calzones.
- Snow White Drive In (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1714 W Main St, Lebanon, TN 37087. Retro drive-in diner since 1953 with four dog-friendly outdoor tables plus curb service; burgers, fried chicken, and milkshakes.
RV parks
- TN40 RV Campground (full hookups; overnight stays) — Lebanon, TN. Overnight stays available; full hookups (electric, water, sewer); pull-through sites.
Attractions
- Cedars of Lebanon State Park — 5070 Murfreesboro Rd, Lebanon, TN. Tennessee state park.
- Don Fox Community Park — 955 W Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN. City community park.
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 essentials from the verified 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
More than conformation
Obedience and rally trials run Friday through Sunday. The cluster also features a 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition (four days), Best Puppy in Show (Thursday), Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show (Thursday & Saturday), and Best Veteran in Show (Thursday & Saturday).
Premium lists
Main cluster premium, Friday specialties premium, and the Cumberland Valley Hound, Basenji national, and PPPOA specialty premiums are all linked in Documents.
Parking, hotels, and travel details are still to come.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- Harvest Cluster 2026 premium list (PDF) — all-breed & limited-breed shows, October 7–11, 2026 Verified 2026
- Friday specialties premium (PDF) — Friday specialty shows, October 9, 2026 Verified 2026
- Cumberland Valley Hound Association premium (PDF) — October 9, 2026 Verified 2026
- Basenji Club of America National Specialty premium (PDF) — October 7–10, 2026 Verified 2026
- Portuguese Podengo Pequenos of America Specialty premium (PDF) — October 8–9, 2026 Verified 2026
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Tri-Star Kennel Club of Williamson County, Tennessee, AKC event #2026607001 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Tullahoma Kennel Club of Tennessee, AKC event #2026273507 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Cumberland Valley Hound Association, AKC event #2026677302 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Mid-South Non-Sporting Association of Tennessee, AKC event #2026780401 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Sporting Dog Club of Tennessee, AKC event #2026768101 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Tullahoma Kennel Club of Tennessee, AKC event #2026273511 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Tri-Star Kennel Club of Williamson County, Tennessee, AKC event #2026607003 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- Onofrio Dog Shows — Harvest Cluster 2026 premium list (PDF), Oct 7–11, 2026.
- Onofrio Dog Shows — Harvest Cluster 2026 Friday specialties premium (PDF), Oct 9, 2026.
- Onofrio Dog Shows — Cumberland Valley Hound Association premium (PDF), Oct 9, 2026.
- Onofrio Dog Shows — Basenji Club of America National Specialty premium (PDF), Oct 7–10, 2026.
- Onofrio Dog Shows — Portuguese Podengo Pequenos of America Specialty premium (PDF), Oct 8–9, 2026.
- Onofrio Dog Shows — Curly-Coated Retriever Club of America National premium (PDF), Oct 8–9, 2026.