Tallmadge, Ohio • January 9–10, 2027
Two all-breed days at the Summit County Fairgrounds — northeast Ohio’s January weekend, with entries closing December 23, 2026 at noon.
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What is the Rubber City Kennel Club show?
The Rubber City Kennel Club hosts two all-breed shows — Saturday and Sunday, January 9–10, 2027 — at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge, Ohio. It is the winter weekend for northeast Ohio exhibitors: two shots at points without leaving the region, at a fairgrounds venue the club has used for years.
The 2026 weekend drew just over 600 dogs a day — a comfortable mid-size entry where you can actually get around the building.
At a glance
- Where: Summit County Fairgrounds, 1100 North Avenue / 229 E. Howe Road, Tallmadge, OH
- When: Saturday, January 9 – Sunday, January 10, 2027
- The shows: Two all-breed shows (AKC #2027110001/#2027110002)
- Entries: Close Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 12:00 noon, via MB-F
- Entry fees: $35 first entry / $31 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 Summit County Fairgrounds:
- Sat, Jan 9 — Rubber City Kennel Club all-breed show (AKC #2027110001). Best in Show: Mr. Jon R. Cole.
- Sun, Jan 10 — Rubber City Kennel Club all-breed show (AKC #2027110002). Best in Show: Mr. Gary L. Andersen.
Group judges, from AKC records: Saturday — Sporting Dana P. Cline, Hound Mr. Gary L. Andersen, Working Dr. Ronald I. Spritzer, Terrier Dana P. Cline, Toy Richard LeBeau, Non-Sporting Dana P. Cline, Herding Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus. Sunday — Sporting Dr. Ronald I. Spritzer, Hound Dana P. Cline, Working Mr. Jon R. Cole, Terrier Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus, Toy Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus, Non-Sporting Mr. Jon R. Cole, Herding Dana P. Cline.
Can you still enter?
Yes — for now. Entries close Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 12:00 noon, through superintendent MB-F (InfoDog). Entry fees are $35 for the first entry and $31 for each additional entry of the same dog. The 2027 premium list has not been published yet — verify entry limits with MB-F before the closing date.
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; admission has historically been free with a small parking charge. Check the premium for 2027 details when it publishes.
Planning your visit
The Summit County Fairgrounds are at 1100 North Avenue (also listed as 229 E. Howe Road), Tallmadge, OH. The closest airports are Akron-Canton (CAK) and Cleveland Hopkins (CLE). No 2027 host-hotel list is published yet — confirm pet policies directly with any hotel at the time of booking.
Why go
Two affordable all-breed shows, twenty minutes from Akron, in the dead of winter — for northeast Ohio exhibitors, this is the home game that keeps a campaign moving when the weather says stay home. Mid-size entries mean real ring time without the crush of a mega-cluster.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the 2027 Rubber City Kennel Club dog show?
Saturday and Sunday, January 9–10, 2027, at the Summit County Fairgrounds, 1100 North Avenue, Tallmadge, OH — two all-breed shows (AKC #2027110001/#2027110002).
Can I still enter the 2027 Rubber City show?
Yes — entries close Wednesday, December 23, 2026, at 12:00 noon through superintendent MB-F (InfoDog). Fees are $35 first entry / $31 each additional. The 2027 premium is not yet published.
Who is judging Best in Show at Rubber City 2027?
Saturday: Mr. Jon R. Cole. Sunday: Mr. Gary L. Andersen — from AKC event records.
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