AKC Conformation · Napa, California
Wine Country Kennel Club
November 6–8, 2026 · AKC conformation in Napa, California
Weekend at a glance
Wine Country Kennel Club brings 3 all-breed conformation shows to Napa, California, November 6–8, 2026, hosted by Wine Country Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
- Dates
- November 6–8, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
- Venue
- Napa Valley Exposition; 575 3rd St (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- Wine Country Kennel Club
- Format
- All-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM — confirm the time with the superintendent)
More about this show
Guide in progress AKC-verified basics All-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via premium
- Premium list
Verified 2026
Superintendent: MB-F Inc. · 336.379.9352 · mbf@infodog.com
Enter the show
- Nov 6 (AKC #2026174501)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM — confirm the time with the superintendent)
- Nov 7, Nov 8 (AKC #2026174503, 2026174505)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM Pacific — confirm the time with the superintendent)
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Nov 6 | Wine Country Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026174501 |
| Sat Nov 7 | Wine Country Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026174503 |
| Sun Nov 8 | Wine Country Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026174505 |
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 Friday, 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
Friday, November 6 — Wine Country Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mrs. Shalisa D. Neely
- Sporting Group — Mr. Gabriel Valdez
- Hound Group — Mr. Michael Canalizo
- Working Group — Mr. Douglas A. Johnson
- Terrier Group — Dr. Vandra L. Huber
- Toy Group — Ms. Christine Erickson
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus
- Herding Group — Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus
Saturday, November 7 — Wine Country Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mr. Gabriel Valdez
- Sporting Group — Ms. Nancy E. Talbott
- Hound Group — Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus
- Working Group — Mrs. Shalisa D. Neely
- Terrier Group — Ms. Christine Erickson
- Toy Group — Dr. Vandra L. Huber
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Michael Canalizo
- Herding Group — Mr. Douglas A. Johnson*
Sunday, November 8 — Wine Country Kennel Club
- Best in Show — Mr. Douglas A. Johnson
- Sporting Group — Mr. Michael Canalizo
- Hound Group — Ms. Christine Erickson
- Working Group — Mr. Adrian W. Woodfork
- Terrier Group — Mr. Gabriel Valdez
- Toy Group — Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Shalisa D. Neely
- Herding Group — Dr. Vandra L. Huber
*Provisional/permit judge, per the premium. Breed-by-breed assignments are searchable above. Verified 2026
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
Friday, November 6 is specialty day, with two 2026 specialty premiums verified: Verified 2026
- Newfoundland Club of Northern California specialty, Friday, November 6 — 2026 premium list (PDF)
- Portuguese Water Dog Club of Northern California regional specialty, Friday, November 6 — 2026 premium list (PDF)
Plan your visit
We're building the full guide for this weekend now — venue details, parking and RV notes, hotels, and travel. What's here today is only what AKC has verified so far.
Know this show? Club officials can send the premium list to premiums@thepetadvisor.com and we'll work it into the guide.
Documents
Official documents for this weekend. Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list — Wine Country Kennel Club all-breed, Nov 6–8 (PDF) Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list — Newfoundland Club of Northern California specialty, Fri Nov 6 (PDF) Verified 2026
- 2026 premium list — Portuguese Water Dog Club of Northern California regional specialty, Fri Nov 6 (PDF) Verified 2026
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Wine Country Kennel Club, AKC event #2026174501 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Wine Country Kennel Club, AKC event #2026174503 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Wine Country Kennel Club, AKC event #2026174505 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.