AKC Conformation · Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City Kennel Club 2026
October 9–11, 2026 — all-breed shows in Rapid City, South Dakota
Weekend at a glance
The Rapid City Kennel Club holds its all-breed AKC conformation shows in Rapid City, South Dakota, October 9–11, 2026 — Friday through Sunday.
- Dates
- October 9–11, 2026
- Venue
- Rapid City, SD
- Host club
- Rapid City Kennel Club
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Entries close
- Premium list
- 2026 premium list — Rapid City Kennel Club (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
Three days of all-breed shows.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 9 | Rapid City Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Rapid City Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Rapid City Kennel Club — All-Breed + Junior Showmanship |
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
24 verified Best in Show and Variety Group assignments from the 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
Breed-by-breed panels will be added from the judging program when it is published.
Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered all three days in Rapid City — plus a Sunday Pee Wee. Verified 2026
Junior Showmanship
Fri Oct 9
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Lisa Graser.
Sat Oct 10
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mrs. Pamela B. Peat.
Sun Oct 11
Junior Showmanship — offered; judge Mr. David J. Peat.
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
Pee Wee — offered Sunday for children 5 to under 9 years old. Entry fee $5; judge Mrs. Lisa Young; day-of-show entries only, limited to 10 children.
The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs all three days, with a 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy competition on Friday and FSS Open Shows on Saturday and Sunday.
Specialties & supported entries
No specialties or supported entries were published in the 2026 premium for this weekend. Pending
Check the premium list for the final schedule — clubs sometimes add supported entries with the judging program.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Rapid City, SD
Rapid City, SD
Dog-friendly lodging
- Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton — 523 Sixth Street, Rapid City, SD 57701. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection — 445 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center — 505 N. 5th St., Rapid City, SD 57701. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Elevation Inn & Suites — 950 North St, Rapid City, SD 57701-1149. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- RAP — Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), approximately 10.4-10.7 miles / 15-20 minutes from central Rapid City.
Restaurants
- Piesano's Pacchia (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 3618 Canyon Lake Dr, Rapid City. Family-owned pizzeria; eight dog-friendly outdoor tables, open 11am-8pm.
- Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 3313 E Mall Dr, Rapid City. Garage-themed burger joint with outdoor tables.
RV parks
- Black Hawk Creek RV Park & Cabins (full hookups; overnight stays) — Rapid City, SD. Overnight stays available; full hookups (electric, water, sewer); pull-through and back-in sites, big-rig friendly, dog run.
Attractions
- The Journey Museum — 222 New York St, Rapid City, SD. Black Hills geology, archaeology, and Lakota culture exhibits.
- Dinosaur Park — 940 Skyline Dr, Rapid City, SD. Free hilltop park with life-sized concrete dinosaurs and panoramic city views.
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 the James Kjerstad Event Center, 915 Centre St., Rapid City, SD 57701.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list (PDF) — Rapid City Kennel Club, Fri–Sun Oct 9–11 Verified 2026
- Judging program (PDF) — Rapid City Kennel Club, Fri–Sun Oct 9–11, 2026 (Foy Trent) Verified 2026
Sources
- OfficialFoy Trent Dog Shows — upcoming shows page