AKC Conformation · Rayne, Louisiana
Acadiana Kennel Club
October 17–18, 2026 · AKC conformation in Rayne, Louisiana
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Weekend at a glance
Acadiana Kennel Club brings 2 all-breed conformation shows to Rayne, Louisiana, October 17–18, 2026, hosted by Acadiana Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the basics so far.
- Dates
- October 17–18, 2026 (Sat–Sun)
- Venue
- Rayne Civic Center; 300 Frog Festival Dr. (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- Acadiana Kennel Club
- Format
- All-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- Registration closed (entries closed Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:00 noon Central)
More about this show
Guide in progress — verified basics only. All-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via premium
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. · 405.427.8181 · [email protected]
Registration closed
- Oct 17, Oct 18 (AKC #2026059607, 2026059609)
- Registration closed (entries closed Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:00 noon Central)
The days
The schedule below, as listed by AKC. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC lists it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 17 | Acadiana Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026059607 |
| Sun Oct 18 | Acadiana Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026059609 |
Judging panels are published in the official judging program, closer to the show dates — they will be added here when verified. We never carry judges forward from prior years.
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We never guess ring times — every time here comes from the official program. Verification pending
Breed judge finder
Verified Best in Show, Owner-Handled Best in Show, Junior Showmanship, and 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy judges from the 2026 premium list and official judging program (Saturday and Sunday judge substitutions per the Onofrio program). Verification pending
Full per-breed panels are in the premium list; group assignments are in the judging program.
Only verified assignments are listed here. We never guess judges.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at both shows this weekend. Verification pending
Sat Oct 17 — Acadiana Kennel Club (1)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Mrs Joan Luna Liebes. Full class schedule (Novice, Open, Master).
Sun Oct 18 — Acadiana Kennel Club (2)
Junior Showmanship — judged by Dr Eric Liebes. Full class schedule (Novice, Open, Master).
Entry fee: $20 for Junior Showmanship. Junior ring times are in the judging program.
Specialties & supported entries
No specialty shows or supported entries have been verified for this weekend. Pending
If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Rayne Civic Center
300 Frog Festival Dr.
Rayne, LA
Sporting, Hound, Working, and Herding breeds are judged outdoors under cover on concrete; all other breeds indoors.
Dog-friendly lodging
- Days Inn Rayne — 1125 Church Point Hwy, Rayne, LA — $15 per animal/night.
- Best Western Acadia — Crowley, LA — $25 per dog.
- Motel 6 Crowley — Crowley, LA — no pet fee.
- Best Western Rayne Inn — 1422 N Polk St, Rayne, LA. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- LFT — Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), about 15 miles / ~20 minutes away.
Restaurants
- Mac & Pea's Cafe (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch) — 104 E Harrop St, Rayne. Soul-food and plate-lunch cafe in downtown Rayne, about a mile from the civic center.
- Fezzo's Seafood, Steakhouse & Oyster Bar (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 720 I-10 South Frontage Rd, Scott. Cajun seafood, steakhouse and oyster bar just off I-10, about 10-12 minutes east of Rayne.
Attractions
- Downtown Rayne frog statues and murals — Downtown Rayne. Frog-themed public art celebrating the 'Frog Capital of the World.'
- St. Joseph's Cemetery — Rayne. Known locally as the 'Wrong Way Cemetery' for its north-facing graves.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-25. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) are below.
The essentials from the verified 2026 premium list. Verification pending
On site
Show veterinarian: Acadia Animal Medical Center, (337) 334-9631 (call ahead Sunday). Show photographer: Photos By Lennah, (517) 282-7943.
Premium list (PDF): 2026 premium list Verification pending
RV parking and travel details are still to come.
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Acadiana Kennel Club, AKC event #2026059607 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Acadiana Kennel Club, AKC event #2026059609 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- Jack Onofrio Dog Shows — 2026 judging program (official), Acadiana Kennel Club, October 17–18, 2026 — program cover verified 2026; official judge-substitution notices applied (Saturday BIS & NOHS Working Group: Mrs Joan Luna Liebes; Sunday NOHS BIS: Dr Eric Liebes).