AKC Conformation · Palmer, Alaska
Palmer Cluster
November 6–8, 2026 · AKC conformation in Palmer, Alaska
Weekend at a glance
Palmer Cluster brings 9 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows to Palmer, Alaska, November 6–8, 2026, hosted by Alaska Hound Group Association, Non-Sporting Dog Club of Alaska, Working Group Dog Club of Alaska, Alaska Herding Group Club, Toy Dog Club of Alaska, Cook Inlet Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- November 6–8, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
- Venue
- Alaska State Fairgrounds; 2075 Glenn Highway; Mile 40 (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- 6 clubs (see The days)
- Format
- All-breed & limited-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:00 noon Pacific
- Premium list
- 2026 premium list — Palmer AK Nov 6-8 2026 group-club components (5 PDFs: Working Group Dog Club of Alaska (PDF)
2026 premium list — Palmer AK Nov 6-8 2026 group-club components (5 PDFs: Working Group Dog Club of Alaska (PDF) 2026 premium list — Palmer AK Nov 6-8 2026 group-club components (5 PDFs: Working Group Dog Club of Alaska (PDF) 2026 premium list — Palmer AK Nov 6-8 2026 group-club components (5 PDFs: Working Group Dog Club of Alaska (PDF) 2026 premium list — Palmer AK Nov 6-8 2026 group-club components (5 PDFs: Working Group Dog Club of Alaska (PDF)
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed & limited-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via premium
- Premium list
Verified 2026
Superintendent: BaRay Event Services, Inc. · 360.755.7086 · dogshows@barayevents.com
Enter the show
- Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8 (AKC #2026221047, 2026619716, 2026659324, 2026659325, 2026685703, 2026719903, 2026719904, 2026724604)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:00 noon Pacific
- Nov 7 (AKC #2026685704)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:00 noon Alaskan
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Nov 6 | Alaska Hound Group Association Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026659325 |
| Fri Nov 6 | Alaska Hound Group Association Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026659324 |
| Fri Nov 6 | Non-Sporting Dog Club of Alaska Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026719903 |
| Fri Nov 6 | Working Group Dog Club of Alaska Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026685703 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Alaska Herding Group Club Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026619716 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Non-Sporting Dog Club of Alaska Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026719904 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Toy Dog Club of Alaska Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026724604 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Working Group Dog Club of Alaska Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026685704 |
| Sun Nov 8 | Cook Inlet Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026221047 |
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
Search any Working breed to see which judge has it Friday and Saturday. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list (BaRay) for the Western Great Dane Club of America specialty (Friday/Saturday only). Verified 2026
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Friday, 2026-11-06 — Working Group Dog Club of Alaska 54th Specialty Show (Friday)
- Best in Show —
- Working Group — Mrs. Nancy Liebes
Saturday, 2026-11-07 — Working Group Dog Club of Alaska 55th Specialty Show (Saturday)
- Best in Show —
- Working Group — Ms. Denise Flaim
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
We're building the full guide for this weekend now — venue details, parking and RV notes, hotels, and travel. What's here today is only what AKC has verified so far.
Know this show? Club officials can send the premium list to premiums@thepetadvisor.com and we'll work it into the guide.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list — Working Group Dog Club of Alaska, Palmer AK Nov 6–8 (PDF) Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list — Alaska Hound Group Assn, Palmer AK Nov 6–8 (PDF) Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list — Sporting Dog Club of Alaska, Palmer AK Nov 6–8 (PDF) Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list — Herding Group, Palmer AK Nov 6–8 (PDF) Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list — Toy Dog Club of Alaska, Palmer AK Nov 6–8 (PDF) Verified 2026
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Alaska Hound Group Association, AKC event #2026659325 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Alaska Hound Group Association, AKC event #2026659324 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Non-Sporting Dog Club of Alaska, AKC event #2026719903 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Working Group Dog Club of Alaska, AKC event #2026685703 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Alaska Herding Group Club, AKC event #2026619716 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Non-Sporting Dog Club of Alaska, AKC event #2026719904 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Toy Dog Club of Alaska, AKC event #2026724604 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Working Group Dog Club of Alaska, AKC event #2026685704 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Cook Inlet Kennel Club, AKC event #2026221047 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.