Jackson, Mississippi • January 22–24, 2027
Three all-breed shows. One historic club. The Mississippi State Kennel Club’s Magnolia Classic fills the Trade Mart Building in Jackson.
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What is this show?
The Magnolia Classic is three all-breed AKC conformation shows — Friday through Sunday, January 22–24, 2027 — hosted by the Mississippi State Kennel Club in the Trade Mart Building at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, Mississippi.
The club has promoted purebred dogs in the greater Jackson area since 1939 and has been an AKC member club since 2009 (msstatekc.org). The January weekend is its flagship winter show — and in 2027 the Memphis Toy Dog Club joins the weekend with five shows for toy breeds across the three days, making it a working trip for toy exhibitors too.
At a glance
- Where: Mississippi Trade Mart Building, Mississippi State Fairgrounds, 1207 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS 39201
- When: Friday, January 22 – Sunday, January 24, 2027
- Entries close: Wednesday, January 6, 2027 (superintendent Onofrio Dog Shows)
- Entry fee: pending the 2027 premium
- Format: 3 all-breed shows + Memphis Toy Dog Club’s 5 toy-breed shows
Why go?
A historic club’s flagship weekend. The Mississippi State Kennel Club has been putting on shows in Jackson since 1939 — the Magnolia Classic is the Deep South’s January all-breed destination, drawing entries from across Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, and Arkansas.
Toy breeds, five shows. The Memphis Toy Dog Club’s five toy-breed shows across the three days make this a majors-building weekend for toy exhibitors on top of the three all-breed shows.
Easy winter trip. Indoor Trade Mart Building, fairgrounds right off I-55, and Jackson’s mild January weather — straightforward logistics for a three-day weekend.
Day by day
One all-breed show each day, January 22–24, with the Memphis Toy Dog Club’s toy-breed shows alongside.
- Friday, Jan. 22 — Mississippi State Kennel Club all-breed — Magnolia Classic; Memphis Toy Dog Club toy-breed shows.
- Saturday, Jan. 23 — Mississippi State Kennel Club all-breed — Magnolia Classic; Memphis Toy Dog Club toy-breed shows.
- Sunday, Jan. 24 — Mississippi State Kennel Club all-breed — Magnolia Classic; Memphis Toy Dog Club toy-breed shows.
Who’s judging?
The 2027 premium list is not yet published. Best in Show, group, and breed judge assignments will be listed here when the premium is out; ring times arrive with the official judging program. See the ThePetAdvisor show page for this event for updates.
How to enter (entries close January 6)
Entries close Wednesday, January 6, 2027, through superintendent Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. — online at onofrio.com or by mail. Entry fees and classes will be published in the 2027 premium list.
Staying in Jackson
The shows are held in the Trade Mart Building at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds, 1207 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS 39201, just off I-55.
Hotels: pet-friendly options near the fairgrounds include the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jackson Downtown–Coliseum (by the Coliseum), Red Roof Inn Jackson Downtown Fairgrounds (700 Larson St — one pet per room stays free, 80 lb limit), and Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown. Fly into Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN). Always confirm the current pet policy when booking.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Magnolia Classic?
It is the Mississippi State Kennel Club’s annual January weekend: three all-breed AKC conformation shows held January 22–24, 2027, in the Trade Mart Building at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, Mississippi.
When is the 2027 Magnolia Classic?
Friday, January 22 through Sunday, January 24, 2027 — one all-breed show each day, plus the Memphis Toy Dog Club’s five toy-breed shows across the three days.
Are entries still open for the 2027 Magnolia Classic?
Yes — entries close Wednesday, January 6, 2027, through superintendent Onofrio Dog Shows (online at onofrio.com or by mail). Entry fees are pending the 2027 premium.
What is the Memphis Toy Dog Club doing at the Magnolia Classic?
The Memphis Toy Dog Club is holding five shows for toy breeds across the three days of the 2027 Magnolia Classic, in the Trade Mart Building on the fairgrounds — a majors-building opportunity for toy exhibitors on top of the three all-breed shows.
Can I attend if I did not enter a dog?
Yes. Dog shows are open to the public and spectators are welcome at the rings in the Trade Mart Building.
Where do exhibitors stay for the Magnolia Classic?
Pet-friendly options near the fairgrounds include the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jackson Downtown–Coliseum, Red Roof Inn Jackson Downtown Fairgrounds (pets stay free), and Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown. Fly into Jackson (JAN).
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