AKC Conformation · Springfield, Illinois
Prairie River Cluster 2026
October 9–11, 2026 — three all-breed shows in Springfield, Illinois
Weekend at a glance
The Prairie River Cluster brings three all-breed AKC conformation shows to Springfield, Illinois, October 9–11, 2026 — the Kankakee River Valley Kennel Club hosts Friday, the Quincy Kennel Club hosts Saturday, and the Illinois Capitol Kennel Club hosts Sunday.
- Dates
- October 9–11, 2026
- Venue
- Springfield, IL
- Host club
- Kankakee River Valley Kennel Club, Quincy Kennel Club, Illinois Capitol Kennel Club
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Entries close
- Premium list
- 2026 premium list — Prairie River cluster (PDF) Verified 2026
More about this show
Verified 2026 · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Friday through Sunday
- Venue
- Pending
- Entries
- 12:00 noon Central, Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows
The days
Five all-breed shows over three days — back-to-back shows Friday and Saturday, one show Sunday.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Friday, October 9 — Show 1 | Kankakee River Valley Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship |
| Friday, October 9 — Show 2 | Kankakee River Valley Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship |
| Saturday, October 10 — Show 1 | Quincy Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship |
| Saturday, October 10 — Show 2 | Quincy Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Illinois Capitol Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship + Pee Wee Special Attraction |
Today’s Ring Card
Your show-day schedule, saved by date.
Ring assignments and start times are in the judging program above. We never guess ring times.
Breed judge finder
611 verified breed assignments from the official 2026 judging program (Foy Trent Dog Shows), plus 40 Best in Show and Variety Group assignments from the premium list. Verified 2026
Full breed-by-breed ring times, judges, and entry counts are live in the Ring Card below.
Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at each of the five shows — including the Sunday Pee Wee Special Attraction. Verified 2026
Junior Showmanship
Fri Oct 9 — Show 1
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Ms. Carolyn Taylor.
Fri Oct 9 — Show 2
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Judith A. Brown.
Sat Oct 10 — Show 1
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mr. Merle Taylor.
Sat Oct 10 — Show 2
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Lori Baumann (provisional).
Sun Oct 11
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Ms. Cindy Meyer.
Pee Wee
Pee Wee is a non-competitive special attraction for children ages 5 to under 9 — separate from Junior Showmanship competition.
Sun Oct 11 — Pee Wee Special Attraction
Pee Wee — offered at noon on Sunday for children 5 to under 9 years old. Free entry; judge to be announced. No dogs may be entered or shown in the attraction after the noon deadline.
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs the Friday second show, the Saturday second show, and Sunday, with 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy competitions all three days. No classes are offered for Rottweilers on Friday or Siberian Huskies on Saturday and Sunday.
Specialties & supported entries
One breed is spotlighted across Saturday and Sunday. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 10 (both shows) & Sun Oct 11 — Rottweiler
Medallion Rottweiler Club — supported entries at both Saturday shows and the Sunday show.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
Open in Google Maps · Official Illinois State Fairgrounds map
The venue
Springfield, IL
Springfield, IL
Dog-friendly lodging
- Quality Inn & Suites Springfield Southwest near I-72 — 3442 Freedom Dr, Springfield, IL 62704. Pet policy: pets allowed, $15 plus tax per pet per night, maximum of two pets.
- Sleep Inn Springfield West — 3470 Freedom Dr, Springfield, IL 62704-6516. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Springfield — 2975 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, IL — 3100 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- SPI — Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), approximately 3 miles / about 14 minutes from central Springfield.
Restaurants
- Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 500 S 6th St, Springfield. Historic brewpub with pub food and a large beer garden, a few minutes from downtown Springfield.
- Engrained Brewing Company (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1120 W Lincolnshire Blvd, Springfield. Locally owned farm-to-table brewpub, about 10 minutes from downtown Springfield.
Attractions
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum — 212 N 6th St, Springfield, IL. Immersive exhibits tracing Lincoln's life and legacy.
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site — 426 S 7th St, Springfield, IL. Lincoln's 1844-1861 home, restored to its period appearance.
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 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Exposition Building, 801 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, IL 62702. All judging is indoors and the shows are unbenched; show hours are 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Central.
Parking & RV
Parking is free. Overnight RV parking is available in the designated areas — see the premium for the current RV and camping information.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list (PDF) — Kankakee River Valley KC, Quincy KC and Illinois Capitol KC — five all-breed shows, Fri–Sun Oct 9–11 Verified 2026
- Judging program (PDF) — Prairie River Cluster, Fri–Sun Oct 9–11, 2026 (Foy Trent) Verified 2026
Sources
- OfficialFoy Trent Dog Shows — upcoming shows page