Erie, Pennsylvania • January 30–31, 2027
Two all-breed days on Lake Erie — conformation, obedience, and rally indoors in January.
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What is the Erie Kennel Club show?
The Erie Kennel Club, Inc.’s annual winter weekend — two all-breed conformation shows plus obedience and rally trials, Saturday and Sunday, January 30–31, 2027, indoors at the Bayfront Convention Center on the Lake Erie waterfront. It’s the club’s yearly hometown show and one of the most spectator-friendly weekends in the region.
The two days, day by day
- Sat, Jan 30 — All-breed conformation, obedience & rally trials
- Sun, Jan 31 — All-breed conformation, obedience & rally trials
Can you still enter?
Yes. As of mid-October 2026, entries are open. Entries close Wednesday, January 13, 2027, through superintendent MB-F, Inc. (InfoDog). Entry fees have not been published yet.
See the full show page for the day-by-day schedule, the premium list when it posts, and entry details.
Attending in person
Spectator details for 2027 haven’t been published, but the Erie show’s formula is consistent: prior-year shows ran 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. with $8 adult admission ($3 for ages 4–10, free under 4), a 4–6 Month Puppy Competition, Meet the Breeds, dog show tours all day, more than 30 vendors, and a basket raffle. Two things to know before you go: no strollers and no un-entered dogs are allowed in the convention center.
Planning your visit
The Bayfront Convention Center is at 1 Sassafras Pier on Erie’s waterfront. The nearest airport is Erie International (ERI); many visitors fly into Pittsburgh or Buffalo and drive. In prior years the club recommended the Courtyard Marriott and Sheraton, both connected to the convention center — 2027 host hotels are pending.
Why go
Lake-effect snow outside, climate-controlled rings inside: the Erie weekend is proof that January showing doesn’t have to mean shivering. Between the puppy competition, Meet the Breeds, and the vendor rows, it’s built as much for the public as for the exhibitors — bring the family.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the Erie Kennel Club dog show 2027?
January 30–31, 2027, at the Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507, hosted by the Erie Kennel Club, Inc. Two all-breed conformation shows plus obedience and rally trials run Saturday and Sunday.
Can I still enter?
Yes — as of mid-October 2026, entries are open. Entries close Wednesday, January 13, 2027, through superintendent MB-F, Inc. Entry fees have not been published yet.
How much are tickets?
Spectator details for 2027 haven’t been published. Prior-year shows charged $8 for adults, $3 for ages 4–10, and free under 4, running 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Can I bring my pet dog or a stroller?
No — the convention center does not allow strollers or un-entered dogs at the show.
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