Show Guide · AKC Conformation · Belton, Texas
Belton October Dog Show Cluster 2026
October 17–23, 2026 — four clubs, two back-to-back fall weekends at the Cadence Bank Center, Belton, Texas
At a glance
The Belton October Dog Show Cluster brings four clubs to one venue over two back-to-back fall weekends: the Bell County Kennel Club on October 17–18, Guadalupe Valley Dog Fanciers on October 22, and the Travis County Kennel Club on October 23 — all at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton, Texas. (This is a descriptive name; there is no official single cluster name published for this combination.)
Unverified specialty claims
The Travis County Kennel Club advertises additional concurrent specialty shows October 22–25, but the official AKC search confirmed only the two all-breed shows that weekend — check the judging program for the specialty lineup.
Dates
October 17–23, 2026
Two back-to-back weekends
Venue
Cadence Bank Center
301 West Loop 121, Belton, TX
Formerly the Bell County Expo Center.
Host clubs
Bell County KC · Guadalupe Valley DF · Travis County KC
Four shows across the two weekends
Superintendent
Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C.
(405) 427-8181
Entries
Registration open
Bell County: closes Wed, Sep 30 · Guadalupe Valley & Travis County: close Wed, Oct 7
Format
All-Breed
AKC National Owner-Handled Series each day
The days
Bell County opens the first weekend; Guadalupe Valley and Travis County take the second.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Saturday, October 17 | Bell County Kennel Club — All-Breed |
| Sunday, October 18 | Bell County Kennel Club — All-Breed |
| Thursday, October 22 | Guadalupe Valley Dog Fanciers — All-Breed |
| Friday, October 23 | Travis County Kennel Club — All-Breed |
Judging assignments weren’t in the sources we checked. Pending
How to enter
Entries are handled by superintendent Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. Registration is open, with different closing dates per show.
- Superintendent
- Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. — (405) 427-8181
- Closing — Bell County KC (Oct 17–18)
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Closing — Guadalupe Valley DF (Oct 22) & Travis County KC (Oct 23)
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Entry fees
- $34.00 / $30.00 (official AKC search)
Plan your visit
The venue
The shows are held indoors at the Cadence Bank Center (formerly the Bell County Expo Center), 301 West Loop 121 in Belton. Per traviscountykc.com, public admission is free and there is no parking fee.