State directory
AKC Division 3 (ThePetAdvisor’s Capital South)
Oct 20269–11
Wilmington, North Carolina — Legion Stadium
Three-day show weekend on the Carolina coast: Mid-Atlantic Hound Association specialties Friday, Hanover Kennel Club 130th & 131st all-breed shows Saturday and Sunday — outdoors, with the National Owner-Handled Series, Junior Showmanship, and Pee Wee on Saturday. Registration closed September 23, 2026.
Nov 20267–8
Winston-Salem, North Carolina — Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Arena
Two all-breed shows hosted by the Furniture City Kennel Club, Inc. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina — opened by the Scottish Terrier specialty & sweepstakes and the Swedish Vallhund Little Viking FestiVall.
Mar 20275–7
Winston-Salem, North Carolina — Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center
Three all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, March 5–7, 2027 — hosted by the Danville and Forsyth kennel clubs.
Mar 202710–14
Raleigh, North Carolina — NC State Fairgrounds
Three all-breed AKC conformation shows on three non-consecutive days at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina, March 10, 13 & 14, 2027 — hosted by the Cary, Raleigh, and Fayetteville kennel clubs.
Apr 20272–4
Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina — Benton/BTS Arena & Exhibition Center
3 shows, April 2–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202717–18
Fayetteville, North Carolina — Fayetteville Kennel Club
2 shows, April 17–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202717–18
Oxford, North Carolina — Oak Hill Farm
10 shows, April 17–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202720–23
Asheville, North Carolina — Crowne Plaza Asheville
9 shows, April 20–23, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202729–30
Lumberton, North Carolina — Southeastern Agricultural Events Center
12 shows, April 29–30, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20271–2
Lumberton, North Carolina — Southeastern Agricultural Events Center
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club at the Southeastern Agricultural Events Center in Lumberton, North Carolina, May 1–2, 2027.
May 20277–9
Raleigh, North Carolina — NC State Fairgrounds
3 shows, May 7–9, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202728–30
McLeansville, North Carolina — Siendo's Farm
6 shows, May 28–30, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729
Fletcher, North Carolina — Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
1 shows, May 29, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729
Fletcher, North Carolina — Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
1 shows, May 29, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729–31
Fletcher, North Carolina — Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
5 shows, May 29–31, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20278–11
Concord, North Carolina — Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
4 shows, July 8–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 202714–15
Concord, North Carolina — Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Lake Norman Kennel Club at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, North Carolina, July 14–15, 2027.
Jul 202714–18
Concord, North Carolina — Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
8 shows, July 14–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 202717–18
Concord, North Carolina — Cabarrus Arena and Events Center
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Salisbury North Carolina Kennel Club at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, North Carolina, July 17–18, 2027.
Oct 20278–10
Wilmington, North Carolina — Legion Stadium
Expected October 8–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Hanover Kennel Club at Legion Stadium, Wilmington, North Carolina. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 20275–7
Winston-Salem, North Carolina — Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center
Expected November 5–7, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Furniture City Kennel Club at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
