Indio, California • January 7–8, 2027
Two Non-Sporting group shows open the desert’s January season — with the full 2027 judging panel already published, entries opening November 4, and four concurrent breed specialties.
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What is the Sand to Sea Non-Sporting show?
The Sand To Sea Non-Sporting Association of Southern California hosts two Non-Sporting group shows — Thursday and Friday, January 7–8, 2027 — at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio. It is the opening act of the desert’s January show season: the very next day, the Palm Springs New Year Classic begins its four-day run at the nearby Empire Polo Club.
Because it is a group show rather than an all-breed, the entry is all Non-Sporting breeds — Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Dalmatians, Poodles, Shibas, and the rest of the group — judged across just two days, with a Best Puppy competition on Thursday and four concurrent breed specialties.
At a glance
- Where: Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia St, Indio, CA
- When: Thursday, January 7 – Friday, January 8, 2027
- The shows: Two Non-Sporting group shows (AKC #2027561601/#2027561602), plus Best Puppy (Thu)
- Entries: Open November 4, 2026 – close Friday, December 23, 2026 at noon PT, via Dogzibit
- Premium: Posts November 1, 2026
- Specialties: Shiba Inu Fanciers of SoCal, Bulldog Club of America, Dalmatian Club of SoCal, French Bulldog Fanciers of SoCal
The days, day by day
Two group days at the Riverside County Fairgrounds:
- Thu, Jan 7 — Sand To Sea Non-Sporting group show, plus the Best Puppy competition. Non-Sporting Group: George Milutinovich. Concurrent specialties: Shiba Inu Fanciers of Southern California and the Bulldog Club of America.
- Fri, Jan 8 — Sand To Sea Non-Sporting group show. Non-Sporting Group: Allen L. Odom. Concurrent specialties: the Dalmatian Club of Southern California and the French Bulldog Fanciers of Southern California.
The full 2027 breed-by-breed panel — 21 breeds across two days — is published on the show page.
Can you still enter?
Not yet — entries open November 4, 2026 through Dogzibit (dogzibit.com), and close Friday, December 23, 2026 at 12:00 noon PT. The 2027 premium list posts November 1, 2026, with entry fees and limits. Mark both dates: the desert January shows are popular and the premium window is short.
See the full show page for the day-by-day schedule, the verified judge list, entry details, and sources.
Attending in person
The fairgrounds shows are open to spectators — a group show is one of the best ways to see an entire AKC group’s breeds in a single day. Check the premium for admission and parking when it posts November 1.
Planning your visit
The Riverside County Fairgrounds are at 46350 Arabia St, Indio, CA. The closest major airport is Palm Springs International (PSP), about 25 minutes west. January is peak season in the desert — book refundable hotel rooms early and confirm pet policies directly with the hotel.
Why go
If you show a Non-Sporting breed, this is the most efficient two days of the winter: two group shows, a puppy competition, and four specialties — then you can roll straight into the Palm Springs New Year Classic weekend without moving your rig. For spectators, it’s a full-group education in a day: every Non-Sporting breed, ringside, in January sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the 2027 Sand to Sea Non-Sporting show?
Thursday and Friday, January 7–8, 2027, at the Riverside County Fairgrounds, 46350 Arabia St, Indio, CA — two Non-Sporting group shows hosted by the Sand To Sea Non-Sporting Association of Southern California (AKC #2027561601/#2027561602).
Can I still enter the 2027 Sand to Sea show?
Entries open November 4, 2026, through Dogzibit and close Friday, December 23, 2026, at 12:00 noon PT. The 2027 premium posts November 1, 2026, with fees and limits.
Who is judging the Non-Sporting Group at Sand to Sea 2027?
Thursday: George Milutinovich. Friday: Allen L. Odom. The full 21-breed panel for both days is published on the show page.
What specialties run with Sand to Sea 2027?
Four concurrent specialties: the Shiba Inu Fanciers of Southern California, the Bulldog Club of America, the Dalmatian Club of Southern California, and the French Bulldog Fanciers of Southern California.
What comes after Sand to Sea in Indio?
The Palm Springs New Year Classic — Friday group day plus three all-breed days, January 8–11, 2027, at the Empire Polo Club — starts the day Sand to Sea ends.
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