AKC Conformation · Springfield, Missouri
Ozark Mountain Fall Classic 2026
November 5–8, 2026 — four all-breed shows with NOHS at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center, Springfield, Missouri
Weekend at a glance
The Ozark Mountain Fall Classic brings four all-breed AKC conformation shows to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center in Springfield, Missouri, November 5–8, 2026 — the North Arkansas Kennel Club hosts Thursday and Friday, the Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. hosts Saturday and Sunday, with the AKC National Owner-Handled Series offered all four days.
- Dates
- November 5–8, 2026
- Venue
- Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
- Host club
- North Arkansas Kennel Club (Thu–Fri) · Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. (Sat–Sun)
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Registration open
Click here to enter → - Premium list
- 2026 premium list — Ozark Mountain Fall Classic 2026 (PDF) Verified 2026
More about this show
Verified 2026 Registration open · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Thursday through Sunday
- Venue
- 3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
Indoor, climate-controlled, one level. - Format
- Four all-breed shows + concurrent specialties; AKC National Owner-Handled Series all four days
- Entries
- Opened September 21, 2026 · closes Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at noon Central · 1,500-entry daily limit
Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows · (573) 687-2101
Enter the show
Entry fees are per dog, per show.
- Superintendent
- Foy Trent Dog Shows — (573) 687-2101
- Closing
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 noon Central
- Daily limit
- 1,500 entries per day
- First entry
- $32.00
- Additional entry
- $25.00
- Puppy
- $23.00
- Amateur-Owner-Handler & Bred-By
- $23.00
- Junior Showmanship
- $12.00 (free as an additional entry)
- Beginner Puppy
- $20.00
The days
Four all-breed days, Thursday through Sunday. Note: Wednesday, November 4 is specialty-only — it is not an all-breed day and is not part of the cluster.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | North Arkansas Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS |
| Fri, Nov 6 | North Arkansas Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. — All-Breed + NOHS |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. — All-Breed + NOHS |
$750 Owner-Handled Spectacular — Sunday, November 8. To qualify, a dog must be entered in Owner-Handled all four days of the cluster. Also on the weekend: a Friday/Saturday raffle, concurrent specialties, and $1 from every entry donated to 4-State Search & Rescue.
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
Search any breed to see which judge has it Thursday through Sunday. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list (Foy Trent). Thursday/Friday: North Arkansas Kennel Club. Saturday/Sunday: Ozarks Kennel Club. Verified 2026
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Thursday, 2026-11-05 — North Arkansas Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Thursday)
- Best in Show — Del Richards
- Sporting Group — S Webster
Friday, 2026-11-06 — North Arkansas Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Friday)
- Best in Show — J Walton
- Sporting Group — K Carter
Saturday, 2026-11-07 — Ozarks Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Saturday)
- Best in Show — B Pollock
- Sporting Group — J Walton
Sunday, 2026-11-08 — Ozarks Kennel Club All-Breed Show (Sunday)
- Best in Show — S Webster
- Sporting Group — J Buehler
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs all four days, and the weekend closes with the $750 Owner-Handled Spectacular on Sunday, November 8 — to qualify, a dog must be entered in Owner-Handled all four days of the cluster. Verified 2026
Also on the weekend, per the 2026 premium: concurrent specialty shows, a Friday/Saturday raffle, and $1 from every entry donated to 4-State Search & Rescue.
Plan your visit
The venue
All four shows are held at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center, 3001 N Grant Ave in Springfield, Missouri — indoors, climate-controlled, on one level.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- Download premium list (PDF) — 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026