AKC Conformation · Ridgefield, Washington
Vancouver Kennel Club
October 24–25, 2026 · AKC conformation in Ridgefield, Washington
Weekend at a glance
Vancouver Kennel Club brings 2 all-breed conformation shows to Ridgefield, Washington, October 24–25, 2026, hosted by Vancouver Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- October 24–25, 2026 (Sat–Sun)
- Venue
- Clark Co Fairgrounds; 17402 NE Delfel Rd (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- Vancouver Kennel Club
- Format
- All-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon Pacific
- Premium list
- 2026 premium list (PDF) Verified 2026
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via premium
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. · 405.427.8181 · mail@onofrio.com
Enter the show
- Oct 24, Oct 25 (AKC #2026006904, 2026006905)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon Pacific
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 24 | Vancouver Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026006904 |
| Sun Oct 25 | Vancouver Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026006905 |
Judging panels are published in the official judging program, closer to the show dates — they will be added here when verified. We never carry judges forward from prior years.
Today’s Ring Card
Your show-day schedule, saved by date.
Judging program not yet published
No ring times or ring assignments have been verified yet. Ring cards will be built from the official program as soon as it’s out.
Breed judge finder
Search any breed to see which judge has it on Saturday and Sunday. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list. Verified 2026
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Saturday, October 24 — Vancouver Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mrs. Cindy Vogels
- Sporting Group — Mrs. Cindy Vogels
- Hound Group — Ms. Edna Gonzalez
- Working Group — Mr. Blai Llobet
- Terrier Group — Dr. Steven L. Keating
- Toy Group — Ms. Edna Gonzalez
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Blai Llobet
- Herding Group — Mr. Blai Llobet
Sunday, October 25 — Vancouver Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Ms. Edna Gonzalez
- Sporting Group — Dr. Steven L. Keating
- Hound Group — Ms. Mary Lynne Elliott
- Working Group — Dr. Steven L. Keating
- Terrier Group — Mr. Bruce R. Schwartz
- Toy Group — Dr. Steven L. Keating
- Non-Sporting Group — Dr. Steven L. Keating
- Herding Group — Ms. Edna Gonzalez
*Provisional/permit judge, per the premium. Breed-by-breed assignments are searchable above. Verified 2026
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at this weekend. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 24 — Vancouver Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered at the all-breed show ($20) and at the concurrent specialties — the Willamette Weimaraner Club and the Puget Sound Pomeranian Club ($6 at the Pomeranian specialty). Junior judges and ring times are in the judging program.
Sun Oct 25 — Vancouver Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered at the all-breed show ($20) and at the Puget Sound Pomeranian Club concurrent specialty ($6). Junior judges and ring times are in the judging program.
4–6 Month Beginner Puppy is offered both days. No Pee Wee is listed in the premium.
Specialties & supported entries
Concurrent specialties and a supported entry, plus the AKC National Owner-Handled Series both days. Verified 2026
Sat Oct 24 — concurrent specialties
Willamette Weimaraner Club — concurrent specialty (event 2026371504; limited to 100 entries). Puget Sound Pomeranian Club — concurrent specialty (event 2026272801; limited to 100 entries).
Sun Oct 25 — concurrent specialty
Puget Sound Pomeranian Club — concurrent specialty (event 2026272803; limited to 100 entries), with a 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition (event 2026272802).
Both days — supported entry
The Pyrenean Shepherd Club of America supports the entry both days — conformation, rally, and obedience.
Both days — more on the grounds
Coonhound Bench Shows (events 2026006901 and 2026006902) and the AKC National Owner-Handled Series run Saturday and Sunday.
If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Clark Co Fairgrounds
17402 NE Delfel Rd
Ridgefield, WA
Dog-friendly lodging
- Hampton Inn By Hilton — 315 Southeast Olympia Drive, Vancouver, WA, 98684. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- The Heathman Lodge — 7801 NE Greenwood Drive, Vancouver, Washington 98662. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- ilani Casino & Resort — 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA 98642. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Springhill Suites — 1421 SE Tech Center Drive, Vancouver, WA 98683. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- PDX — Portland International Airport (PDX), about 12 miles / ~20 minutes away.
Restaurants
- Playmakers Sports Bar and Grill (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 4327 S Settler Dr Ste 100, Ridgefield, WA. Family-friendly sports bar with a seasonal dog-friendly patio; pub food for lunch and dinner.
- Taps Beer Reserve (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 201 S 47th Ave, Ridgefield, WA. Craft-beer taproom with a year-round heated dog-friendly patio; pizza, wings, and tots for lunch and dinner.
- Sportsman's Public House (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 121 N Main Ave #75, Ridgefield, WA. Historic laid-back American pub with pet-friendly patios and a dog menu; lunch and dinner.
RV parks
- Clark County Fairgrounds RV Park (full hookups; overnight stays) — Ridgefield, WA. Overnight stays available; full-hookup pull-through sites; pet friendly.
- Ninety-9 RV Park (full hookups; overnight stays) — Vancouver, WA. Overnight stays available; full-hookup back-in and pull-through sites; pet friendly.
Attractions
- Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge — 28908 NW Main Ave, Ridgefield, WA. Wetland sanctuary along the Columbia River with an auto tour route and birdwatching.
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 indoors and unbenched at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, WA 98642. Show hours run 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; rings and vendors are in the Exhibition Hall.
Grooming: no grooming in the show building — reserved and free grooming is available in other exhibition buildings.
Premium list (PDF): 2026 premium list Verified 2026
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- Premium list (PDF) — 2026 premium list Verified 2026
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Vancouver Kennel Club, AKC event #2026006904 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Vancouver Kennel Club, AKC event #2026006905 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.