AKC Conformation · Humble, Texas
Humble Cluster
October 8–11, 2026 · AKC conformation in Humble, Texas
Weekend at a glance
Humble Cluster brings 5 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows to Humble, Texas, October 8–11, 2026, hosted by Brazoria Kennel Club, Houston Area Hound Association, Greater Humble Area Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- October 8–11, 2026 (Thu–Sun)
- Venue
- Humble Civic Center and Arena; 8233 Will Clayton Pkway (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- 3 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
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed & limited-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via premium
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 8, Oct 9 (AKC #2026044401, 2026044403)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM Central — confirm the time with the superintendent)
- Oct 10, Oct 11 (AKC #2026451301, 2026451303)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:00 noon Central
- Oct 10 (AKC #2026605802)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:00 noon
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 8 | Brazoria Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026044401 |
| Fri Oct 9 | Brazoria Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026044403 |
| Sat Oct 10 | Greater Humble Area Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026451301 |
| Sat Oct 10 | Houston Area Hound Association Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026605802 |
| Sun Oct 11 | Greater Humble Area Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026451303 |
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: Humble cluster judging program (PDF), covering Brazoria KC, Greater Humble Area KC, and the Houston Area Hound Association. 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 all four all-breed shows and at the Saturday hound group show. Verified 2026
Thu Oct 8 — Brazoria KC (1)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Ms Kristen (Kris) M Hurley (provisional).
Fri Oct 9 — Brazoria KC (2)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Mrs Ann F Yuhasz.
Sat Oct 10 — Greater Humble Area KC (1)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Mrs Vicki L Abbott.
Sun Oct 11 — Greater Humble Area KC (2)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Mrs Sherry Patton (provisional).
Entry fee: $10 for Junior Showmanship only, or free as an additional entry. The Houston Area Hound Association’s Saturday group show also offers Junior Showmanship, limited to hound breeds. Junior ring times are in the judging program.
Specialties & supported entries
Two breed events run alongside the all-breed shows on Saturday. Verified 2026
- Norwegian Elkhound Club of Greater Houston — concurrent specialty on Saturday (Norwegian Elkhounds limited to 75 entries at the specialty).
- Houston Area Hound Association — hound group show on Saturday; Junior Showmanship limited to hound breeds.
An AKC-sanctioned 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition is also offered each day of the cluster.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Humble Civic Center and Arena
8233 Will Clayton Pkway
Humble, TX
Dog-friendly lodging
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Kingwood — 22790 US 59, Kingwood, TX 77339. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental — 15700 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX 77032. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Hampton Inn Houston Humble Airport Area — 20515 Highway 59 North, Humble, TX 77338. Pet-friendly per hotel listing. Call ahead to confirm any pet fees.
- WoodSpring Suites IAH Airport Humble — 18028 US 59 North, Humble, TX 77396. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), about 10 minutes away.
Restaurants
- 1886 Humble Backyard (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Dinner) — 7015 Manor Way, Humble. Large outdoor patio where dogs are welcome while you order food and drinks.
- Sabino's Mexican Cocina (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 3333 FM 1960, Humble. Mexican kitchen with a pet-friendly covered patio (BringFido).
- Duke's (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 6303 Farm to Market 1960 Rd E, Humble. Sports bar with dog-friendly outdoor seating (BringFido), open 11 AM to midnight or later.
RV parks
- Laurel Springs RV Resort (full hookups; overnight stays) — Kingwood (Humble), TX. Overnight stays available; full-hookup pull-through and back-in sites; pet friendly, dog park.
Attractions
- Lake Houston — Large reservoir east of Humble with boating, fishing, and lakeside parks.
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 essentials from the verified 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
Premium list
The full 2026 premium list has event details, prizes, and the Friday-through-Sunday schedule.
Parking, RV, and travel details are still to come.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list (PDF) — all shows, October 8–11, 2026 Verified 2026
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Brazoria Kennel Club, AKC event #2026044401 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Brazoria Kennel Club, AKC event #2026044403 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Greater Humble Area Kennel Club, AKC event #2026451301 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Houston Area Hound Association, AKC event #2026605802 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Greater Humble Area Kennel Club, AKC event #2026451303 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.