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AKC Conformation · Romulus, New York

Kanadasaga / Elmira 2026

September 24–27, 2026 — all-breed shows plus Friday specialties at Sampson State Park, Romulus, New York

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Weekend at a glance

Four days at Sampson State Park in Romulus, New York, September 24–27, 2026: the Finger Lakes Kennel Club opens Thursday with an all-breed show, the Kanadasaga Kennel Club hosts Friday’s all-breed show plus six specialties and Saturday’s all-breed show, and the Elmira Kennel Club hosts Sunday. Sampson State Park sits on Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes — wine country, if you get a free afternoon.

Dates
September 24–27, 2026
Venue
Sampson State Park
Host club
Kanadasaga Kennel Club (Sat) · Elmira Kennel Club (Sun)
Format
All-Breed
Entries
Pending
More about this show

Verified 2026 Registration details pending · Dates & club verified via premium

Dates
Thursday through Sunday
Venue
6096 Route 96A, Romulus, NY
Format
Two all-breed shows
Entries
Entry details not yet verified

Superintendent: Rau Dog Shows

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Superintendent
Rau Dog Shows
Closing
Pending
2026 premium list — Wine Country Circuit (PDF)
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The days

Four days of shows at Sampson State Park — Thursday opens with the Finger Lakes Kennel Club, Friday and Saturday are Kanadasaga Kennel Club days (Friday adds six specialty shows), and Sunday closes with the Elmira Kennel Club. Verified 2026

01Thursday, September 24

Finger Lakes Kennel Club

Sampson State Park, 6096 Route 96A, Romulus, NY

All-Breed · breed, obedience, and rally judging from 8:30 AM

02Friday, September 25

Kanadasaga Kennel Club

Sampson State Park, 6096 Route 96A, Romulus, NY

All-Breed · plus six specialty shows

03Saturday, September 26

Kanadasaga Kennel Club

Sampson State Park, 6096 Route 96A, Romulus, NY

All-Breed

04Sunday, September 27

Elmira Kennel Club

Sampson State Park, 6096 Route 96A, Romulus, NY

All-Breed

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Today’s Ring Card

Your show-day schedule — ring times come from the official judging program.

Ring times & show hours

Thursday show hours run 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with breed, obedience, and rally judging starting at 8:30 AM.

Thursday judging program (PDF)

Ring assignments and start times are in the judging program above. We never guess ring times.

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Breed judge finder

Verified judges for Thursday’s Finger Lakes Kennel Club panel — the full Friday–Sunday panels are in the judging programs. Verified 2026

Thursday’s panel includes Mr. Jeffery M. Bazell (Toys, Junior Showmanship), Mrs. Cindy Vogels (Sporting), Mrs. Deirdre Petrie (Non-Sporting and Hounds), Mr. James A. Moses (Herding and Sporting), and Dr. Gerard C. Penta (Working and Sporting), with Ms. Elizabeth Chase on obedience and Mrs. Cheryl Pratt on rally. Search the verified assignments below.

Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.

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Juniors

Junior Showmanship is offered all four days, verified through AKC event records. Verified 2026

Thu Sep 24 — Finger Lakes Kennel Club

Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC #2026102218), judged by Mr. Jeffery M. Bazell.

Fri Sep 25 — Kanadasaga Kennel Club

Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC #2026106603), judged by Dr. Vicki Sandage.

Sat Sep 26 — Kanadasaga Kennel Club

Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC #2026106602), judged by Rachel A. Howard.

Sun Sep 27 — Elmira Kennel Club

Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC #2026063301), judged by Donnelle Richards.

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Specialties & supported entries

Friday brings six specialty shows alongside the Kanadasaga Kennel Club all-breed, and Thursday opens with six supported entries. Verified 2026

Fri Sep 25 — Specialty shows

Six specialty shows run with the Kanadasaga Kennel Club all-breed show — including the Great Dane Club of Western New York specialty (separate premium list below).

Thu Sep 24 — Supported entries

Six clubs hold supported entries with the Finger Lakes Kennel Club opener: the Iroquois Labrador Retriever Club, Finger Lakes Afghan Hound Club, Northland Newfoundland Club, Wine Country Chow Chow Club of New York, Dalmatian Club of the Finger Lakes, and Finger Lakes Tibetan Spaniel Association.

If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.

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Plan your visit

The venue

Both shows are held at Sampson State Park, 6096 Route 96A in Romulus, New York. New York requires rabies certificates for all dogs in state parks — bring yours.

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Documents

Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026