AKC Conformation · Boise, Idaho
Idaho Capital City Kennel Club Fall Show 2026
October 9–11, 2026 — three all-breed shows at Expo Idaho, Boise, Idaho
Weekend at a glance
The Idaho Capital City Kennel Club holds three all-breed AKC conformation shows at Expo Idaho in Boise, Idaho, October 9–11, 2026 — Friday through Sunday.
- Dates
- October 9–11, 2026
- Venue
- Expo Idaho
- Host club
- Idaho Capital City Kennel Club
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Entries close
- Premium list
- 2026 premium list — Idaho Capital City Kennel Club, Oct 9–11 (PDF) Verified 2026
More about this show
Verified 2026 · Dates & club verified via premium · 360.755.7086 · dogshows@barayevents.com
- Dates
- Friday through Sunday
- Venue
- 5610 Glenwood St, Boise, ID 83714
- Entries
- 12:00 noon PDT, Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Superintendent: BaRay
The days
Three all-breed shows over three days.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9 | Idaho Capital City Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship (AKC event no. 2026015124) |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Idaho Capital City Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship (AKC event no. 2026015134) |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Idaho Capital City Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship (AKC event no. 2026015137) |
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
790 verified breed, group, Best in Show, Owner-Handled, Junior Showmanship, Beginner Puppy, and obedience/rally class assignments from the 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered all three days in Boise. Verified 2026
Fri Oct 9
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Debbie Campbell-Freeman.
Sat Oct 10
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Donnelle Richards.
Sun Oct 11
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mr. Ronald Freeman.
Entry fee: $5 for Junior Showmanship only; no fee as an additional class.
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs all three days, with 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy competitions Friday and Saturday, and obedience and rally trials each day. No Pee Wee class is listed for this weekend.
Specialties & supported entries
Designated specialties and supported entries run alongside the all-breed shows. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 10 — Norwegian Elkhound designated specialty
Norwegian Elkhound Association of America — designated specialty Saturday, with sweepstakes.
Sat Oct 10 & Sun Oct 11 — Greater Swiss Mountain Dog designated specialties
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America — designated specialties Saturday and Sunday, with sweepstakes.
Fri Oct 9 & Sun Oct 11 — Norwegian Elkhound supported entries
Intermountain Norwegian Elkhounders — supported entries Friday and Sunday.
The weekend also includes a Fast CAT and an all-breed draft test & weight pull.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Expo Idaho
5610 Glenwood St, Boise, ID 83714
Boise, ID
240-acre fairground; home of the Western Idaho Fair since 1967 - per Expo Idaho's official site.
Dog-friendly lodging
- Hyatt Place Boise/Towne Square — 925 N Milwaukee St, Boise, ID. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Arcadia Hotel — 3433 W Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Residence Inn by Marriott Boise West — 7303 W Denton St, Boise, ID. Pet-friendly suites per Marriott. Call ahead to confirm pet fees.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Boise West — 7881 W Emerald St, Boise, ID. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- BOI — Boise Airport (BOI), about 8.4 miles / ~11 minutes away.
Getting there
5610 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID 83714.
Parking
Park in the Dirt Lot or the Turf Club Lot - per Expo Idaho's official event pages.
Restaurants
- The Lift (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 4091 W State St, Boise. Bar & grill with a dog-friendly patio and a puppy menu.
- The Local (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 5616 W State St, Boise. Restaurant with a dog-friendly patio and dog menu.
- Cafe Zupas Boise Mall (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 600 N Milwaukee St, Boise. Cafe with six dog-friendly outdoor tables; open 11 AM to 9 or 10 PM.
RV parks
- Boise Riverside RV Park (full hookups; overnight stays) — Boise, ID. Overnight stays available; full hookups (sewer, water, electric); pull-through sites.
Attractions
- Idaho State Museum — 610 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID.
- Boise River Greenbelt — Pathway system along the Boise River through the city.
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 Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID 83714. Unbenched; events are held indoors and outdoors.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list (PDF) — Idaho Capital City Kennel Club, Fri–Sun Oct 9–11 Verified 2026
- Judging program (PDF) — Idaho Capital City Kennel Club, Fri–Sun Oct 9–11, 2026 (BaRay) Verified 2026
Sources
- OfficialBaRay 2026 calendar — Idaho Capital City Kennel Club
- Officialicckc.org — Idaho Capital City Kennel Club