AKC Conformation · Hutchinson, Minnesota
Crow River Fall Classic — Granite City/Wright County
October 1–4, 2026 — four all-breed shows in Hutchinson, Minnesota
Weekend at a glance
The Crow River Fall Classic — Granite City/Wright County brings four all-breed AKC conformation shows to Hutchinson, Minnesota, October 1–4, 2026 — the Granite City Kennel Club of St. Cloud hosts Thursday and Friday, and the Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club hosts Saturday and Sunday.
- Dates
- October 1–4, 2026
- Venue
- McLeod County Fairgrounds
- Host club
- Granite City Kennel Club of St. Cloud, Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Registration closed
More about this show
Verified 2026
- Dates
- Thursday through Sunday
- Venue
- 800 Century Avenue SW, Hutchinson, MN
- Entries
- September 16, 2026
Dates & club verified via show superintendent info · Superintendent: BaRay
Registration closed — September 16, 2026
Registration for this weekend is closed — entries are no longer being accepted.
The days
Four all-breed shows over four days — two clubs, two shows each.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | Granite City Kennel Club of St. Cloud — All-Breed |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Granite City Kennel Club of St. Cloud — All-Breed |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club — All-Breed |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club — All-Breed |
Judging assignments weren’t in the sources we checked. Pending
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
Breed-by-breed panels for all four shows — Thursday & Friday (Granite City Kennel Club) and Saturday & Sunday (Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club) — are from the official 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Thursday, October 1 — Granite City Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mr. Thomas Alexander
- Sporting Group — Mr. Jamie Hubbard
- Hound Group — Mr. Douglas A Johnson
- Working Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- Terrier Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- Toy Group — Ms. Mary C Murphy-East
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Douglas A Johnson
- Herding Group — Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza
- Miscellaneous breeds — Mr. Thomas Alexander
Friday, October 2 — Granite City Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mr. Jamie Hubbard
- Sporting Group — Mr. Thomas Alexander
- Hound Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- Working Group — Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza
- Terrier Group — Dr. Terill S Udenberg
- Toy Group — Mr. Douglas A Johnson
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza
- Herding Group — Mr. Thomas Alexander
- Miscellaneous breeds — Dr. Terill S Udenberg
Saturday, October 3 — Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza
- Sporting Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- Hound Group — Mr. Thomas Alexander
- Working Group — Dr. Terill S Udenberg
- Terrier Group — Mr. Jamie Hubbard
- Toy Group — Dr. Terill S Udenberg
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- Herding Group — Mrs. Janet L Fink
- Miscellaneous breeds — Mrs. Janet L Fink
Sunday, October 4 — Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mr. Gary L Andersen
- Sporting Group — Mrs. Beverly R Andersen
- Hound Group — Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza
- Working Group — Mr. Douglas A Johnson
- Terrier Group — Mrs. Beverly R Andersen
- Toy Group — Mr. Thomas Alexander
- Non-Sporting Group — Dr. Terill S Udenberg
- Herding Group — Dr. Terill S Udenberg
- Miscellaneous breeds — Mr. Gary L Andersen
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium. Verified 2026
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at this weekend. Verified 2026
Thu Oct 1 — Granite City Kennel Club of St. Cloud
Junior Showmanship — offered (competition only or as an additional class, per the BaRay show info). Junior judges and ring times are in the judging program.
Fri Oct 2 — Granite City Kennel Club of St. Cloud
Junior Showmanship — offered (competition only or as an additional class, per the BaRay show info). Junior judges and ring times are in the judging program.
Sat Oct 3 — Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered (competition only or as an additional class, per the BaRay show info). Junior judges and ring times are in the judging program.
Sun Oct 4 — Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered (competition only or as an additional class, per the BaRay show info). Junior judges and ring times are in the judging program.
Day-by-day assignments are from the official 2026 premium list (BaRay) — see the breed finder above. Verified 2026
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
McLeod County Fairgrounds
800 Century Avenue SW, Hutchinson, MN
Hutchinson, MN
The grounds host the annual four-day McLeod County Fair (per mcleodcountyfair.com).
Dog-friendly lodging
- Days Inn by Wyndham Hutchinson — 1000 Highway 7 W, Hutchinson, MN, about 1.4 miles from the fairgrounds. The official Wyndham listing describes it as pet-friendly; confirm when booking.
- Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Hutchinson — 416 Prospect St NE, Hutchinson, MN, about 1.8 miles from the fairgrounds. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- AmericInn by Wyndham Hutchinson — 1115 MN-7, Hutchinson, MN, about 2.3 miles from the fairgrounds. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Queen's Inn — 200 MN-7 E, Hutchinson, MN. The property listing describes it as pet-friendly; confirm when booking.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- MSP — Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), about 61.6 miles / roughly 1 hour 13 minutes by car from Hutchinson.
Getting there
The fairgrounds are at 840 Century Ave SW, Hutchinson, MN 55350 (official venue address).
Parking
On-site East and West parking lots serve the grounds (per the official fairgrounds layout).
Restaurants
- Culver's (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1510 Montreal St SE, Hutchinson. Fast-casual chain serving ButterBurgers and frozen custard.
- El Loro Mexican Restaurant (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 705 Atlanta Ave SW, Hutchinson. Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurant, open daily 11am-9pm.
RV parks
- Masonic/West River Campground (full hookups; overnight stays) — 1003 Les Kouba Parkway, Hutchinson, MN — ~1.3 mi from the fairgrounds. City-run; full hookups (water, sewer, electric); $45/night, sites 2–14, 14-night max stay.
Attractions
- Crow River Winery — 14848 MN-7, Hutchinson, MN. Local winery and vineyard using regional vines.
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 shows are held at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 800 Century Avenue SW, Hutchinson, MN.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- Official2026 premium list — Crow River Fall Classic (BaRay) Verified 2026
- Official2026 judging program — Crow River Fall Classic (BaRay) — Thu–Sun, October 1–4, 2026 Verified 2026
Sources
- OfficialBaRay 2026 calendar — Hutchinson Fall Shows