Perry, Georgia • November 24–30, 2026
Six all-breed shows. One holiday week. Three clubs, one fairgrounds, and the friendliest Thanksgiving circuit in the Southeast — all in Perry, Georgia.
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What is this show?
The Winter Wonderland Cluster is a six-show all-breed circuit held over Thanksgiving week at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, Georgia — hosted by the Savannah Kennel Club, the Kennesaw Kennel Club, and the Oconee River Kennel Club. Six shows, three clubs, one big indoor venue: it is one of the Southeast’s most popular holiday circuits.
Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 26) is dark — no conformation — but the week is packed around it: concurrent specialty shows, rally trials, Fast CAT and CABT every day, the Kennesaw club’s Owner-Handled Sweepstakes, Pee Wee competition, health clinics, and holiday traditions like the ugly Christmas sweater contest.
At a glance
- Where: Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069 (indoors, air-conditioned, unbenched)
- When: Tuesday, November 24 – Monday, November 30, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day dark)
- Entries close: 12:00 noon Central, Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows (online at foytrentdogshows.com)
- Entry fee: $34 first entry, $34 each additional entry; $28 puppy & Bred-by-Exhibitor; $25 Junior Showmanship
- Show hours: 6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Why go?
Six shows in seven days at one venue is the whole point of a cluster — one trip, one setup, six chances at points. Here’s what makes this one special:
The holiday circuit. Thanksgiving week in Perry is a tradition: the Best Decorated RV contest, the Saturday Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, photos with Santa benefiting Take The Lead, and a grooming-building full of people who’ve been coming for years.
Something for everyone. Every show offers Junior Showmanship, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series, and 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy. Rally trials run Friday and Saturday (60 entries each). Fast CAT and CABT run every day, November 24–29 — including Thanksgiving.
The 12th Annual Owner-Handled Sweepstakes. Kennesaw’s signature event runs Friday evening, 30 minutes after Best in Show, with cash prizes — the week’s big owner-handler moment.
Specialties alongside. Concurrent specialty shows (Dachshund, Poodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd Dog, Shetland Sheepdog, Whippet) mean breed people get their specialty weekend and the all-breed majors in one trip.
Pee Wee Saturday. The pre-Junior Showmanship class for kids 5 to under 9 — the future of the sport, one Pee Wee unit at a time.
Day by day
Entries close November 4 — the judging program follows about two weeks before the cluster.
- Tuesday, Nov. 24 — Savannah Kennel Club all-breed; Best Bred By Exhibitor Groups & BIS special attraction.
- Wednesday, Nov. 25 — Savannah Kennel Club all-breed; Best Bred By Exhibitor Groups & BIS.
- Thursday, Nov. 26 — Dark (Thanksgiving) — no conformation; Fast CAT & CABT still run.
- Friday, Nov. 27 — Kennesaw Kennel Club all-breed; two rally trials; 12th Annual Owner-Handled Sweepstakes (30 min after BIS).
- Saturday, Nov. 28 — Kennesaw Kennel Club all-breed; five concurrent specialties (Dachshund, Poodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd Dog, Shetland Sheepdog); two rally trials; Pee Wee competition.
- Sunday, Nov. 29 — Oconee River Kennel Club all-breed; four concurrent specialties (Dachshund, German Shepherd Dog, Shetland Sheepdog, Whippet designated specialty with sweepstakes).
- Monday, Nov. 30 — Oconee River Kennel Club all-breed — the circuit finale.
Who’s judging?
The 2026 premium list includes the full judge assignments — Best in Show, group, and breed judges are listed in the official premium list (PDF). Full ring times arrive with the official judging program. Find it on the ThePetAdvisor show page for this event.
How to enter (entries close November 4)
Entries close at 12:00 noon Central on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, through superintendent Foy Trent Dog Shows — online at foytrentdogshows.com or by mail to Foy Trent Dog Shows, PO Box C, Sturgeon, MO 65284. Put the breed and show name on the check.
For reference, 2026 entry fees: $34 for the first conformation entry and $34 for each additional entry of the same dog; puppy (6–9 and 9–12 months) and Bred-by-Exhibitor classes $28; Junior Showmanship $25; 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy $24; rally $34 first entry / $28 additional. The Owner-Handled Sweepstakes is $32 (Friday only; dogs must be entered in at least two of the cluster’s all-breed shows). Pre-paid catalogs are $10.
Staying in Perry
The cluster is held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry, GA 31069 — right off I-75 at Exit 135, about 30 miles south of Macon and 90 miles south of Atlanta.
RV parking: the fairgrounds has an on-site RV park — all RVs enter through the East Gate. The cluster and the fairgrounds began assigning spots on October 23, 2026; reservations are taken in order of date received, and exhibitors staying the whole cluster get priority. Include your RV’s length in the reservation remarks; cancellations are refunded.
Hotels: nearby pet-friendly options include the Quality Inn Perry (1602 Sam Nunn Blvd, (478) 777-9683), Red Roof Inn Perry (110 Perimeter Rd, (478) 987-4454 — pets stay free), Microtel by Wyndham Perry (110 Fairview Dr, (478) 287-4399), and Econo Lodge Perry (102 Valley Dr, (478) 313-5409). Always confirm the current pet policy when booking.
Grooming: paid reserved grooming is $80 per 8′ × 10′ space for the whole circuit, first-come first-served; electricity is $45 per plug, reserved in advance. Free reserved grooming is also available in the Georgia Grown Building.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Winter Wonderland Cluster?
It is a six-show all-breed cluster held over Thanksgiving week at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, Georgia — hosted by the Savannah Kennel Club, Kennesaw Kennel Club, and Oconee River Kennel Club. Three clubs, six shows, one venue, with concurrent specialties, rally trials, Fast CAT, and the Kennesaw club’s annual Owner-Handled Sweepstakes.
When is the 2026 Winter Wonderland Cluster?
November 24–30, 2026: Savannah Kennel Club on Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov 24–25), Kennesaw Kennel Club on Friday and Saturday (Nov 27–28), and Oconee River Kennel Club on Sunday and Monday (Nov 29–30). Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26, is dark — no conformation shows — though Fast CAT and CABT still run.
Are entries still open for the 2026 Winter Wonderland Cluster?
Yes — entries for all six shows close at 12:00 noon Central on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, through superintendent Foy Trent Dog Shows. Conformation entry fees are $34 for the first entry and $34 for each additional entry; puppy and Bred-by-Exhibitor classes are $28.
What is the Owner-Handled Sweepstakes at the Winter Wonderland Cluster?
The Kennesaw Kennel Club’s 12th Annual Owner-Handled Sweepstakes runs Friday, November 27, about 30 minutes after Best in Show. Entry is $32; dogs must be entered in at least two of the cluster’s all-breed shows and have at least five NOHS points as of October 7, 2026. Prizes are cash only — no points.
Can I attend the Winter Wonderland Cluster if I did not enter a dog?
Yes. Dog shows are open to the public, and spectators are welcome at the rings. With six shows, concurrent specialties, Fast CAT, and holiday traditions like the ugly Christmas sweater contest and Santa photos, Thanksgiving week in Perry is one of the friendliest circuits in the Southeast.
Where do exhibitors stay for the Winter Wonderland Cluster?
The fairgrounds has an on-site RV park (spots assigned starting October 23, 2026 — reserve early). Nearby pet-friendly motels include the Quality Inn Perry, Red Roof Inn Perry, Microtel by Wyndham Perry, and Econo Lodge Perry — all within a few miles of the fairgrounds. Always confirm the current pet policy when booking.
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