AKC Conformation · Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club
October 10–11, 2026 · AKC conformation in Lawrence, Kansas
Weekend at a glance
Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club brings 2 all-breed conformation shows to Lawrence, Kansas, October 10–11, 2026, hosted by Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- October 10–11, 2026 (Sat–Sun)
- Venue
- Douglas Co Fairgrounds; Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds; 1930 Harper ST (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club
- Format
- All-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 · 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 10, Oct 11 (AKC #2026162107, 2026162109)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM — confirm the time with the superintendent)
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 10 | Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026162107 |
| Sun Oct 11 | Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026162109 |
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 not yet published
No ring times or ring assignments have been verified yet. Ring cards will be built from the official program as soon as it’s out.
Breed judge finder
Verified judge assignments from the 2026 premium list (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 both days. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 10 — Lawrence Jayhawk KC (1)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Ms Emily Fish (provisional).
Sun Oct 11 — Lawrence Jayhawk KC (2)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Mrs Stephanie Hamblin-Barnhill.
Entry fee: $18 for Junior Showmanship only, or free as an additional entry. Junior ring times are in the judging program.
Specialties & supported entries
A Friday specialty weekend-opener. Verified 2026
- Heartland Dalmatian Club of Greater Kansas City — two specialty shows on Friday, October 9 (Dalmatians limited to 100 entries per show).
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Douglas Co Fairgrounds
Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds; 1930 Harper ST
Lawrence, KS
Dog-friendly lodging
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence — 200 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044. Pet-friendly per hotel listing. Call ahead to confirm any pet fees.
- Baymont Inn & Suites Lawrence — 740 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lawrence — 3411 SW Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS 66046. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Tru by Hilton Lawrence — 510 Wakarusa Dr, Lawrence, KS. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- MCI — Kansas City International Airport (MCI), about 50 miles away; the nearest airport with scheduled commercial service.
Restaurants
- Minsky's Pizza (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 934 Massachusetts St, Lawrence. Pizza shop with pet-friendly outdoor tables; open daily 10 AM to 10 or 11 PM.
- El Potro Mexican Cafe (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — 3333 S Iowa St, Lawrence. Mexican restaurant with three pet-friendly tables on its tropical patio; open Mon-Thu 11 AM-10 PM, Fri 11 AM-11 PM, Sat 7 AM-11 PM, Sun 7 AM-10 PM.
- Rock & Hawk Sports Bar and Grill (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) — 1200 Oread Ave, Lawrence. Sports bar with a dog-friendly patio and outdoor dining; open daily 7 AM-10 PM.
RV parks
- Kansas City West / Lawrence KOA Holiday (full hookups; overnight stays) — Lawrence, KS. Overnight stays available; pull-through full-hookup sites; dog park; big-rig friendly, 65 ft max.
Attractions
- Massachusetts Street — Lawrence's historic downtown shopping and dining district.
- Allen Fieldhouse — Home of Kansas Jayhawks basketball at the University of Kansas.
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 essentials from the verified 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
The weekend
Heartland Dalmatian Club of Greater Kansas City holds two specialty shows Friday, October 9; Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club follows with all-breed shows Saturday and Sunday. Obedience and rally trials are offered.
Premium list
The full 2026 premium list has event details, prizes, and the show schedule.
Parking, hotels, and travel details are still to come.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list (PDF) — Heartland Dalmatian Club specialties (Friday) and Lawrence Jayhawk KC all-breed shows (Saturday–Sunday) Verified 2026
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club, AKC event #2026162107 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club, AKC event #2026162109 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.