Sep 202626–27
Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club
City of Industry, California — Industry Hills Expo Center
All-breed AKC conformation shows at the Industry Hills Expo Center in City of Industry, California; entries closed September 9, 2026.
State directory
Dog shows in California
AKC Division 9 (ThePetAdvisor’s Southwest)
Tracked show clusters
Oct 20262–4
Gavilan Kennel Club
Turlock, California — Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
A Friday Saluki specialty plus all-breed shows with 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy, hosted by the Gavilan Kennel Club in Turlock, California. Registration closed September 16, 2026.
Oct 20269–11
Sierra-Tuolumne Kennel Club — October 2026
Sonora, California — Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive S
All-breed shows October 9–11, 2026, indoors at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds — with Obedience and Junior Showmanship all three days and 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy on Friday. Registration closed September 23, 2026.
Oct 202615–18
Santa Rosa Cluster
Santa Rosa, California — Sonoma County Fairgrounds; 1350 Bennet Valley Road
4 all-breed conformation shows, October 15–18, 2026 — guide in progress.
Oct 202622–24
Gordon Setter Club of America National Specialty 2026
Dixon, California
October 22–24, 2026 — the Gordon Setter Club of America national specialty for Gordon Setters in Dixon, California. National October 23–24 at Dixon May Fairgrounds (October 22 events in Davis). Premium published; full guide in progress.
Oct 202623–25
Dixon Cluster
Dixon, California — Dixon May Fairgrounds
Three clubs, one fairgrounds: the Northern California Herding Group Association and Northern California Working Group Association on Friday, then the Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association's 62nd & 63rd all-breed shows Saturday and Sunday at Dixon May Fairgrounds. Closes noon PDT October 7, 2026.
Oct 202623
Tri-Valley Working Dog Club of Pinon Hills
Perris, California — Lake Perris State Recreation Area; 17801 Lake Perris Dr
2 limited-breed conformation shows, October 23, 2026 — guide in progress.
Oct 202624–25
Kennel Club of Riverside
Perris, California — Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Two all-breed shows hosted by the Kennel Club of Riverside at Lake Perris State Recreation Area in Perris, California, October 24–25, 2026 — with Friday specialty and group-show pre-events on the same grounds. Closes noon PDT October 7, 2026.
Oct 2026Oct 29 – Nov 1
Western Doggy Roundup
City of Industry, California — Industry Hills Expo Center
Four consecutive all-breed shows, four clubs, one outdoor venue — the classic SoCal Halloween-weekend circuit, published 2026 name Western Doggy Roundup. Closes noon PT October 14, 2026.
Oct 2026Oct 31 – Nov 1
Butte County Kennel Club
Gridley, California — Butte County Fairgrounds; 199 E Hazel
2 all-breed conformation shows, October 31 – November 1, 2026 — guide in progress.
Nov 20264–5
Italian Greyhound Club of America National Specialty 2026
Napa, California
November 4–5, 2026 — the Italian Greyhound Club of America national specialty for Italian Greyhounds in Napa, California. Premium pending; full guide in progress.
Nov 20266–8
Wine Country Kennel Club
Napa, California — Napa Valley Exposition; 575 3rd St
3 all-breed conformation shows, November 6–8, 2026 — guide in progress.
Nov 202620–22
Richmond Dog Fanciers Club
Woodland, California — Yolo County Fairgrounds; Exhibit Hall; 1250 E. Gum Ave.
3 all-breed conformation shows, November 20–22, 2026 — guide in progress.
Jan 20278–11
Palm Springs New Year Classic
Indio, California — Empire Polo Club
The Kennel Club of Palm Springs New Year Classic — Friday group & breed specialty day, then three All-Breed shows Saturday–Monday, outdoors at the Empire Polo Club. 2027 premium list pending.
Jan 202715–17
Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club
Turlock, California — Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
3 all-breed conformation shows, January 15–17, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jan 202722–24
Kennel Club of Beverly Hills
Ventura, California — Ventura Co Fairgrounds & Seaside Park
3 all-breed conformation shows, January 22–24, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jan 202729–31
San Fernando / Los Encinos
Ventura, California — Ventura Co Fairgrounds & Seaside Park
3 all-breed conformation shows, January 29–31, 2027 — guide in progress.
Feb 202719–21
Sun Maid Kennel Club of Fresno
Fresno, California — Fresno County Fairgrounds
3 all-breed conformation shows, February 19–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
Feb 202726–28
Silver Bay Kennel Club
Del Mar, California — Del Mar Fairgrounds
3 all-breed conformation shows, February 26–28, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 202712–14
Malibu Kennel Club
City of Industry, California — Industry Hills Exposition Center
3 all-breed conformation shows, March 12–14, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 202718–21
Shasta Kennel Club
Anderson, California — Shasta District Fairgrounds
4 all-breed conformation shows, March 18–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 202725–28
Woodland Cluster
Woodland, California — Yolo County Fairgrounds
4 all-breed conformation shows, March 25–28, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20272
Norcal Golden Retriever Club
Lodi, California — Dream Big Training Center
1 shows, April 2, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20273
Gold Country Kennel Club
Gridley, California — Butte County Fairgrounds
1 shows, April 3, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20273–4
Border Terrier Club Of The Redwoods
Woodland, California — Nelson's Grove
4 shows, April 3–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20279–11
Cabrillo Kennel Club
Valley Center, California — Bates Nut Farm
4 shows, April 9–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202715–16
Northern California Terrier Association
Lodi, California — Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
6 shows, April 15–16, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202716–17
Hangtown Kennel Club Of Placerville, Ca
Cameron Park, California — Foothills Church
2 shows, April 16–17, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202717
Irish Setter Club Of The Pacific - S.F.
Lodi, California — Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
2 shows, April 17, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202717–18
Labrador Retriever Club Of Southern California
Chino, California — Prado Dog Recreation Area
2 shows, April 17–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202717–19
Sacramento Kennel Club
Lodi, California — Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
9 shows, April 17–19, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202718
Irish Setter Club Of Central California
Lodi, California — Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
2 shows, April 18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202730
Santa Maria Kennel Club
Santa Maria, California — CMT Ranch
1 shows, April 30, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202730
Apple Valley Kennel Club
Victorville, California — San Bernardino County Fairgrounds
3 shows, April 30, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20271–2
Santa Maria Kennel Club
Santa Maria, California — CMT Ranch
2 shows, May 1–2, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20271–2
Apple Valley Kennel Club
Victorville, California — San Bernardino County Fairgrounds
6 shows, May 1–2, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20277–9
Yosemite Kennel Club 2027
Merced, California — Merced County Fairgrounds
3 shows, May 7–9, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202715–16
Hangtown Kennel Club Of Placerville, Ca
Elk Grove, California — Brookside Show Park Bookside Show Park
4 shows, May 15–16, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202721
Nor-cal Toy Dog Fanciers
Turlock, California — Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
2 shows, May 21, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202723
Norcal Golden Retriever Club
Lodi, California — Dream Big Training Center
1 shows, May 23, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202728
San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club
Irwindale, California — Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
1 shows, May 28, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729
South Bay Kennel Club
San Juan Capistrano, California — Rancho Misson Viejo Riding Park
1 shows, May 29, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729–31
Hangtown Kennel Club Of Placerville, Ca
Placerville, California — El Dorado County Fairgrounds Main Exhibit Bldg & Main Lawn
8 shows, May 29–31, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 20273–6
Woofstock
Woodland, California — Yolo County Fairgrounds
Northern California's Woodstock-themed cluster — independent specialties Thursday, three all-breed shows Friday–Sunday, at the Yolo County Fairgrounds. 2027 dates expected (corresponding weekend); premium list pending.
Jun 20274–6
San Joaquin Kennel Club
Lodi, California — Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
6 shows, June 4–6, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 20275–6
Ventura County Dog Fanciers Association
Ventura, California — Ventura Co Fairgrounds & Seaside Park
7 shows, June 5–6, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 202710
Yolo County Fairgrounds Cluster
Woodland, California — Yolo County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
4 shows, June 10, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20279
Los Encinos Kennel Club
San Juan Capistrano, California — Rancho Misson Viejo Riding Park
2 shows, July 9, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 202711
Antelope Valley Kennel Club + South Bay Kennel Club
San Juan Capistrano, California — Rancho Misson Viejo Riding Park
3 shows, July 11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 202716–18
Del Monte Kennel Club
Carmel by the Sea, California — Carmel Middle School
9 shows, July 16–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Aug 202728
Santa Barbara Kennel Club
Santa Barbara, California — Earl Warren Showgrounds
1 shows, August 28, 2027 — guide in progress.
Sep 202725–26
Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club 2027
City of Industry, California — Industry Hills Expo Center
Expected September 25–26, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club at Industry Hills Expo Center, City of Industry, California. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 20271–3
Gavilan Kennel Club 2027
Turlock, California — Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
Expected October 1–3, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Gavilan Kennel Club at Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, Turlock, California. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 20278–10
Sierra-Tuolumne Kennel Club — October 2027
Sonora, California — Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive S
Expected October 8–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Sierra-Tuolumne Kennel Club at Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive S, Sonora, California. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202714–17
Santa Rosa Cluster 2027
Santa Rosa, California — Sonoma County Fairgrounds; 1350 Bennet Valley Road
Expected October 14–17, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Skyline Dog Fanciers of San Mateo County at Sonoma County Fairgrounds; 1350 Bennet Valley Road, Santa Rosa, California. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202722–24
Dixon Cluster 2027
Dixon, California — Dixon May Fairgrounds
Expected October 22–24, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Northern California Herding Group Association · Northern California Working Group Association · Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association at Dixon May Fairgrounds, Dixon, California. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202722
Tri-Valley Working Dog Club of Pinon Hills 2027
Perris, California — Lake Perris State Recreation Area; 17801 Lake Perris Dr
Expected October 22, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Tri-Valley Working Dog Club of Pinon Hills at Lake Perris State Recreation Area; 17801 Lake Perris Dr, Perris, California. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202723–24
Kennel Club of Riverside 2027
Perris, California — Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Expected October 23–24, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Kennel Club of Riverside at Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Perris, California. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202728–31
Western Doggy Roundup 2027
City of Industry, California — Industry Hills Expo Center
Expected October 28–31, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. South Bay Kennel Club; Long Beach Kennel Club; San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club; Antelope Valley Kennel Club at Industry Hills Expo Center, City of Industry, California, California. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202730–31
Butte County Kennel Club 2027
Gridley, California — Butte County Fairgrounds; 199 E Hazel
Expected October 30–31, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Butte County Kennel Club at Butte County Fairgrounds; 199 E Hazel, Gridley, California. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 20275–7
Wine Country Kennel Club 2027
Napa, California — Napa Valley Exposition; 575 3rd St
Expected November 5–7, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Wine Country Kennel Club at Napa Valley Exposition; 575 3rd St, Napa, California. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202719–21
Richmond Dog Fanciers Club 2027
Woodland, California — Yolo County Fairgrounds; Exhibit Hall; 1250 E. Gum Ave.
Expected November 19–21, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Richmond Dog Fanciers Club at Yolo County Fairgrounds; Exhibit Hall; 1250 E. Gum Ave., Woodland, California. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Jan7–8
Sand To Sea Non-Sporting 2027
Indio, California — Riverside County Fairgrounds
Two Non-Sporting-group limited-breed shows, Thursday–Friday January 7–8, 2027, at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio — group day ahead of the Palm Springs weekend.
Jan8
Toy Dog Breeders of Southern California 2027
Indio, California — Empire Polo Club
A Toy-group limited-breed show on Friday, January 8, 2027, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio — group day ahead of the Palm Springs weekend.
Jan21
Great Western Terrier Association 2027
Ventura, California — Ventura Co Fairgrounds & Seaside Park
Two Terrier-group limited-breed shows on Thursday, January 21, 2027, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds & Seaside Park — the day before the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills weekend.