AKC Conformation · Perris, California
Kennel Club of Riverside
October 24–25, 2026 — two all-breed days at Lake Perris, opening with Friday's specialty and group-show pre-events
Weekend at a glance
The Kennel Club of Riverside hosts two all-breed shows October 24–25, 2026, at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area in Perris, California. Friday, October 23 brings same-grounds pre-events: Palms to Pines Australian Shepherd specialties, Tri-Valley Working Dog Club group shows, and rally.
- Dates
- October 24–25, 2026
- Venue
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area
- Host club
- Kennel Club of Riverside
- Format
- All-Breed + NOHS, BPUP, FSS/Open
- Entries
- Closing noon PDT, October 7, 2026
- Premium list
- 2026 premium list — Kennel Club of Riverside all-breed (PDF) Verified 2026
More about this show
Verified 2026 · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- All-breed days; pre-events Friday, October 23
- Venue
- 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
- Format
- Rat Terrier designated specialty Saturday
- Entries
- First entry $39 / additional $29
Superintendent: Jack Bradshaw
Enter the show
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- Jack Bradshaw
- Fees
- First entry $39; additional entries $29; Bred-by Adult $39; Puppy/Bred-by Puppy $29; Junior Showmanship free; Rat Terrier sweeps $20; 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy $17; FSS/Open $29
The days
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 — pre-events | Palms to Pines Australian Shepherd specialties (first event 2026750303; Junior Showmanship offered at both — first specialty Clarissa Shank, second specialty Betsy Humer, per the 2026 premium) · Tri-Valley Working Dog Club group shows (2026610305, 2026610306) and rally (2026610307, 2026610308) — denim / blue-collar working-dogs theme with free newcomer tours |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Kennel Club of Riverside — All-Breed + rally (2026026101), 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy (2026026102), FSS/Open (2026026106) · Rat Terrier Club of America designated specialty with sweeps |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Kennel Club of Riverside — All-Breed (2026026103), 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy (2026026104), FSS/Open (2026026107) · Rat Terrier supported entry |
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Breed judge finder
Group, Junior Showmanship, and Owner-Handled assignments verified from the 2026 premium list. Breed-level panels will be added from the judging program. Verified 2026
Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at this weekend. Verified 2026
Junior Showmanship
Fri Oct 23 — Tri-Valley Working Dog Club (two shows)
Junior Showmanship — offered at both working-group shows (free entry). Show #1 is judged by Mr. Thomas Schonberger; show #2 by Mr. Jake Lum. Ring times are in the judging program.
Sun Oct 25 — Kennel Club of Riverside
Junior Showmanship — offered at the all-breed show (free entry), judged by Mrs. Edy Dykstra-Blum. Ring times are in the judging program.
Pee Wee
Pee Wee is a non-competitive special attraction for children ages 5 to under 9 — separate from Junior Showmanship competition.
Sat Oct 24 — Kennel Club of Riverside
Junior Showmanship — offered at the all-breed show (free entry), judged by Mrs. Jean Pero. A Pee Wee special attraction runs Saturday for children ages 5–9, judged by Mrs. Jean Pero — free entry, day-of entries accepted; contact Mrs. Gloria Toussaint (951-318-3900, terraglo@aol.com) by October 20 to reserve a spot. Ring times are in the judging program.
4–6 Month Beginner Puppy is offered Saturday and Sunday. The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs all three days.
Specialties & supported entries
Specialties and supported entries across the weekend, verified from the 2026 combined premium. Verified 2026
Fri Oct 23 — pre-event specialties
Palms to Pines Australian Shepherd Club — two specialty shows (#1 and #2). Tri-Valley Working Dog Club of Pinon Hills — two Working Group shows: show #1 offers sweepstakes; show #2 offers the AKC National Owner-Handled Series and a Best Bred-By-Exhibitor group. All-Breed Obedience and Rally trials run the same day.
Sat Oct 24 — designated specialty
Southern California Rat Terrier Club — designated specialty with sweepstakes at the KCR all-breed show.
Sat & Sun — supported entries
Palms to Pines Australian Shepherd Club supports the entry Saturday and Sunday. Southern California Rat Terrier Club supports the entry Sunday.
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
Lake Perris State Recreation Area
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
Perris, CA
Park hours 6 AM-10 PM daily. Campgrounds on site (standard sites $35/night, RV full hookups $45/night), reservable via ReserveCalifornia.com - per California State Parks.
Dog-friendly lodging
- Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Riverside Perris — 19310 Harvill Ave, Perris, CA. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Hotel XOLA Trademark Collection by Wyndham — 24630 Sunnymead Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Mission Inn Hotel & Spa — 3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- ONT — Ontario International Airport (ONT), about 35.5 miles / ~33 minutes away.
Getting there
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571.
Parking
Day-use vehicle fee $10 ($20 on summer weekends/holidays; $9 senior) per California State Parks; pay at the kiosk or with the LAZ parking app.
Restaurants
- Starbucks (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 120 Ramona Expy, Perris. Store listing confirms dogs are allowed and the location has outdoor seating.
- Breakfast Club of Menifee (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 30076 Haun Rd, Menifee. Breakfast and lunch spot with a pet-friendly shady garden patio (BringFido).
- Panera Bread (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — 30318 Haun Rd, Menifee. Six pet-friendly outdoor tables (BringFido); location serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Attractions
- Ya'i Heki' Regional Indian Museum — 17801 Lake Perris Dr, Perris, CA. Located inside the park.
- Southern California Railway Museum — 2201 S A St, Perris, CA.
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 venue
The shows are held outdoors at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area, 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571. Show hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., unbenched. Saturday offers all-breed, rally, NOHS, Beginner Puppy, and FSS/Open; Sunday offers the same except obedience/rally.
Parking & RV
RV parking in Lot 8: $65 per night reserved; $70 cash without a reservation; tag vehicles $10 per night. RV reservations are due October 7.
Worth knowing
Saturday runs a free Pee Wee class (ages 5–9) and CGC testing at 1:30 p.m. ($10). Prizes: Best in Show takes home a folding wagon, Reserve Best in Show a wheeled cooler; group winners get first-aid kits on Saturday and Ryobi fans on Sunday.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- Premium list (PDF) — Kennel Club of Riverside & Tri-Valley combined — 2026 premium list Verified 2026
Sources
- OfficialJack Bradshaw premium list — Kennel Club of Riverside (PDF)
- SourceAKC Event Search (verified September 24, 2026)