AKC Conformation · Ocala, Florida
Ocala October Cluster
October 30–November 1, 2026 — three all-breed shows at the Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds
Weekend at a glance
The Ocala October Cluster brings three all-breed AKC conformation shows to the Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds in Ocala, Florida, October 30–November 1, 2026 — the Brevard Kennel Club hosts Friday, the Central Florida Kennel Club hosts Saturday, and the Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay hosts Sunday.
- Dates
- October 30–November 1, 2026
- Venue
- Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds
- Host club
- Brevard Kennel Club (Fri) · Central Florida Kennel Club (Sat) · Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay (Sun)
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Entry details
More about this show
Verified 2026 · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Friday through Sunday
- Venue
- 10205 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL
- Format
- Three all-breed shows, one host club per day
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 12:00 noon
Superintendent: MB-F
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- MB-F
- Closing
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 12:00 noon
The days
three all-breed shows at the Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | Brevard Kennel Club — All-Breed |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Central Florida Kennel Club — All-Breed |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay — All-Breed |
Judging assignments weren’t in the sources we checked. Pending
Today’s Ring Card
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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
Breed-by-breed panels for all three shows are from the official 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Friday, October 30 — Heart of Florida Cluster (All-Breed)
- Best in Show — Mr. Edmund Dziuk
- Sporting Group — Mrs. Carol C. Sommerfelt
- Hound Group — Mrs. Debbie Campbell-Freeman
- Working Group — Mr. Bob Busby
- Terrier Group — Mr. Fred C. Bassett
- Toy Group — Mrs. Cindy Meyer
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Debbie Campbell-Freeman
- Herding Group — Mr. Fred C. Bassett
Saturday, October 31 — Heart of Florida Cluster (All-Breed)
- Best in Show — Mr. Lloyd J. Amodei
- Sporting Group — Mrs. Debbie Campbell-Freeman
- Hound Group — Mrs. Cindy Meyer
- Working Group — Mrs. Cindy Meyer
- Terrier Group — Mrs. Nancy Smith Hafner
- Toy Group — Mr. Edmund Dziuk (p)
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Fred C. Bassett
- Herding Group — Mrs. Carol C. Sommerfelt
Sunday, November 1 — Heart of Florida Cluster (All-Breed)
- Best in Show — Mrs. Carol C. Sommerfelt
- Sporting Group — Mr. Walter J. Sommerfelt
- Hound Group — Mr. Edmund Dziuk
- Working Group — Mr. Lloyd J. Amodei
- Terrier Group — Mrs. Cindy Meyer
- Toy Group — Mr. Fred C. Bassett
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Nancy Smith Hafner
- Herding Group — Mrs. Cindy Meyer
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium. Verified 2026
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
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
Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds
10205 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL
Ocala, FL
Dog-friendly lodging
- Days Inn Ocala North — 3811 NW Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Comfort Suites Ocala North — 3825 NW Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala — 3951 NW Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75 — 3767 NW Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- GNV — Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), about 35 miles away; the closest commercial airport.
- MCO — Orlando International Airport (MCO), about 90 miles / ~1.5 hours away; the major-airport alternative.
Getting there
Dog show grounds off NW Gainesville Rd in northwest Ocala, between I-75 and US-441.
Restaurants
- Horse & Hounds Restaurant (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 6998 N US Hwy 27, Ocala. Restaurant where leashed dogs are allowed at 15+ outdoor tables; open 11 AM-9:30 or 10:30 PM.
- MISSION BBQ (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 2505 SW College Rd Unit 200, Ocala. BBQ restaurant with shaded dog-friendly outdoor tables; open Mon-Sat 11 AM-9 PM, Sun 11:30 AM-8 PM.
Attractions
- Silver Springs State Park — 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL. Glass-bottom boat tours, paddling, and trails; Florida's first tourist attraction.
- World Equestrian Center — 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL. Major equestrian venue with competitions, shopping, and dining.
- Appleton Museum of Art — 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL. Art museum with an extensive equine collection.
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 Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds, 10205 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list (PDF) — Brevard Kennel Club (Fri), Central Florida Kennel Club (Sat), Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay (Sun), October 30–November 1, 2026 Verified 2026
Sources
- SourceAKC listings (verified September 24, 2026)