Pendleton, South Carolina • January 9–10, 2027
Two all-breed days at Clemson’s T. Ed Garrison Arena — Upstate South Carolina’s January weekend, with entries closing December 23, 2026.
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What is the Clemson Kennel Club show?
The Clemson Kennel Club hosts two all-breed shows — Saturday and Sunday, January 9–10, 2027 — at the T. Ed Garrison Arena on the Clemson University campus in Pendleton, South Carolina. It is the Upstate’s winter weekend: two shots at points in January, indoors, with the Blue Ridge foothills outside.
Sunday adds a designated specialty: the Piedmont Akita Club of Georgia holds its specialty within the all-breed show.
At a glance
- Where: T. Ed Garrison Arena, 1101 W. Queen St., Pendleton, SC 29670
- When: Saturday, January 9 – Sunday, January 10, 2027
- The shows: Two all-breed shows (AKC #2027412203/#2027412204), plus the Piedmont Akita Club of Georgia designated specialty (Sun)
- Entries: Close Wednesday, December 23, 2026, via MB-F
- Entry fees: $32 first entry / $25 each additional
- Superintendent: MB-F, Inc. – (336) 379-9352
- Premium: 2027 premium not yet published
The days, day by day
Two all-breed days at the Garrison Arena:
- Sat, Jan 9 — Clemson Kennel Club all-breed show (AKC #2027412203). Best in Show: Mr. Randy E. Garren.
- Sun, Jan 10 — Clemson Kennel Club all-breed show (AKC #2027412204), with the Piedmont Akita Club of Georgia designated specialty. Best in Show: Mrs. Penny DiSiena.
Group judges, from AKC records: Saturday — Sporting Mrs. Donna J. Buxton, Hound Mrs. Penny DiSiena, Working Mr. Bob Busby, Terrier Maripi Wooldridge (p), Toy Mr. Randy E. Garren, Non-Sporting David Fitzpatrick, Herding Mr. Lloyd Graser Jr. Sunday — Sporting Mr. Kenneth A. Buxton, Hound Mr. Randy E. Garren, Working Mr. Lloyd Graser Jr., Terrier Mrs. Lisa Graser, Toy Mrs. Lisa Graser, Non-Sporting Mrs. Penny DiSiena, Herding Mr. Kenneth A. Buxton.
Can you still enter?
Yes — for now. Entries close Wednesday, December 23, 2026, through superintendent MB-F (InfoDog). Entry fees are $32 for the first entry and $25 for each additional entry of the same dog. The 2027 premium list has not been published yet.
See the full show page for the day-by-day schedule, the verified judge list, entry details, and sources.
Attending in person
The show is open to spectators at the Garrison Arena. Check the premium for admission and parking when it publishes.
Planning your visit
The T. Ed Garrison Arena is at 1101 W. Queen St., Pendleton, SC 29670. The closest major airport is Greenville-Spartanburg International (GSP), about 45 minutes northeast. Clemson-area hotels fill on university weekends — book early and confirm pet policies directly with the hotel.
Why go
Two affordable all-breed days in the South Carolina Upstate, in January, indoors — plus an Akita designated specialty on Sunday for the breed crowd. If you’re working the Southeast winter circuit, Clemson is the easy weekend between the holiday shows and the Florida season.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the 2027 Clemson Kennel Club dog show?
Saturday and Sunday, January 9–10, 2027, at the T. Ed Garrison Arena, 1101 W. Queen St., Pendleton, SC 29670 — two all-breed shows (AKC #2027412203/#2027412204).
Can I still enter the 2027 Clemson show?
Yes — entries close Wednesday, December 23, 2026, through superintendent MB-F (InfoDog). Fees are $32 first entry / $25 each additional. The 2027 premium is not yet published.
Who is judging Best in Show at Clemson 2027?
Saturday: Mr. Randy E. Garren. Sunday: Mrs. Penny DiSiena — from AKC event records.
Are there specialties at the Clemson 2027 weekend?
Yes — the Piedmont Akita Club of Georgia holds a designated specialty on Sunday, January 10 (AKC #2027766703).
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