AKC Conformation · Springfield, Missouri
Tri-State Kennel Club
October 28–November 4, 2026 — all-breed shows with breed-club specialty days in Springfield, Missouri
Weekend at a glance
The Tri-State Kennel Club’s all-breed shows run Saturday through Monday, October 31–November 2, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri — bookended by an Akita Club puppy specialty on Wednesday, October 28, and Heartland Boston Terrier Club specialties on Wednesday, November 4. Springfield is Ozarks country and Bass Pro Shops’ hometown — worth a look if you get a free afternoon between the specialty days.
- Dates
- October 28–November 4, 2026
- Venue
- Missouri Entertainment & Events Center
- Host club
- Tri-State Kennel Club
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Entries close October 14, 2026
More about this show
Verified 2026 · Dates & club verified via premium
- Dates
- Wednesday through Wednesday
- Venue
- Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
- Format
- Three all-breed shows, plus specialty days on October 28 and November 4
- Entries
- 12:00 noon CT — Foy Trent Dog Shows Verified 2026
Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- Foy Trent Dog Shows
- Closing
- October 14, 2026, 12:00 noon CT — Foy Trent Dog Shows
The days
All-breed days Saturday through Monday, with breed-club specialties on the Wednesdays on either end.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | Akita Club — Puppy Specialty |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Tri-State Kennel Club — All-Breed, Junior Showmanship |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Tri-State Kennel Club — All-Breed, Junior Showmanship |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Tri-State Kennel Club — All-Breed |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Heartland Boston Terrier Club — Specialties |
We checked every day of the stretch: Thursday and Friday, October 29–30, and Tuesday, November 3 have no AKC conformation events listed in the Springfield, Missouri area.
Group and Best in Show judges for the three Tri-State Kennel Club all-breed days verified from the 2026 premium — see the breed judge finder below. Breed-level ring assignments come with the judging program. Verified 2026
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Breed judge finder
Group-level judge assignments verified from the 2026 premium. Verified 2026
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Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered Saturday, October 31 (#2026061709) and Sunday, November 1 (#2026061710). Monday, November 2 (#2026061714) does not offer Junior Showmanship, per the 2026 premium. Junior Showmanship judges: Saturday — Dr. Troy Clifford Dargin; Sunday — Mr. Robert L Robinson.
A 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition (#2026061711) runs Sunday only, judged by Dr. Troy Clifford Dargin, per the premium.
Specialties & supported entries
Designated specialties (Saturday): the American Hairless Terrier Club of America and the Newfoundland Club of America, Inc. — points for reserve available for both clubs. Designated specialty (Sunday): the Newfoundland Club of America, Inc. Concurrent specialty Saturday: the Golden Retriever Club of the Ozarks (conformation with NOHS, 100-entry limit; 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition). The AKC National Owner-Handled Series runs all three days. All verified from the 2026 premium.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO
Dog-friendly lodging
- University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Springfield — 333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, MO. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge — 621 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Drury Inn & Suites Springfield, MO — 2715 N Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Moxy Springfield Downtown — 430 South Ave, Springfield, MO. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- SGF — Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), approximately 5 miles northwest / about 15 minutes from downtown Springfield.
Restaurants
- Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 311 Park Central E, Springfield. American sports-bar comfort food with a large whiskey selection, in downtown Springfield.
- Lindberg's Tavern (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 318 W Commercial St, Springfield. Historic gastropub and live-music tavern a few minutes from downtown Springfield.
- Black Sheep Burgers & Shakes (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 209 E Walnut St, Springfield. Gourmet burgers, specialty fries and shakes a few minutes from downtown Springfield.
RV parks
- Caravan RV Park (full hookups; overnight stays) — Springfield, MO. Nightly, weekly, and monthly rates; all sites full hookups (water, sewer, 30/50 amp).
Attractions
- Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium — 500 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO. 350,000-square-foot aquarium and wildlife museum adjacent to Bass Pro Shops.
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 Missouri Entertainment & Events Center at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65803 — conformation in the East Hall, rally/obedience in the West Hall. Shows are indoors, unbenched; show hours 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM each day.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list — Tri-State Kennel Club (PDF) Verified 2026
Sources
- SourceFoy Trent upcoming shows page (verified September 24, 2026)
- OfficialCurrent Foy Trent premium — Junior Showmanship offered Saturday–Sunday, October 31–November 1; not offered Monday, November 2 (verified September 24, 2026)
- AKCAKC Event Search — Springfield, MO area, October 28–November 4 (verified September 24, 2026)
- PREMIUMOfficial 2026 Tri-State Kennel Club premium list (PDF) — all-breed + obedience + rally, Oct 31–Nov 2; closes Oct 14.