AKC Conformation · Pendleton, South Carolina
Clemson Kennel Club 2027
January 9–10, 2027 — T. Ed Garrison Arena, Pendleton, SC
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Weekend at a glance
Two all-breed shows — Saturday and Sunday, January 9–10, 2027 — at Clemson University’s T. Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton, South Carolina. Superintendent: MB-F. Entries close Wednesday, December 23, 2026; fees are $32 first entry / $25 each additional. The 2027 premium list is not yet published.
The full guide article
Clemson Kennel Club Dog Show 2027: January 9–10 in Pendleton, South Carolina — dates, entries, judges, and travel, in one shareable page.
- Dates
- January 9–10, 2027 (Saturday–Sunday)
- Venue
- T. Ed Garrison Arena, Pendleton, SC
- Host club
- Clemson Kennel Club
- Format
- All-breed conformation
- Entries
- Close Wednesday, December 23, 2026, via MB-F Listing reviewed
- Entry fees
- $32 first entry / $25 each additional Listing reviewed
- Premium list
- 2027 premium not yet published Pending
More about this show
Dates, venue, superintendent, closing date, entry fees, event numbers, and judge panels checked against AKC event records, October 15, 2026. Both 2027 events show AKC status Approved.
Superintendent: MB-F, Inc., (336) 379-9352, infodog.com
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- MB-F, Inc. — (336) 379-9352
- Closing
- Entries close Wednesday, December 23, 2026 Listing reviewed
- Entry fees
- $32 first entry / $25 each additional entry of the same dog Listing reviewed
- Premium list
- 2027 premium not yet published Pending
The days
Two all-breed days at the Garrison Arena:
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | Clemson Kennel Club — all-breed (AKC #2027412203) Approved |
| Sun, Jan 10 | Clemson Kennel Club — all-breed (AKC #2027412204), with the Piedmont Akita Club of Georgia designated specialty Approved |
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Judging program not yet published
No ring times or ring assignments have been verified yet. Ring cards will be built from the official program as soon as it’s out.
Breed judge finder
Best in Show and group judges for both days, from AKC event records. Listing reviewed
Saturday, January 9Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mr. Randy E. Garren
- Sporting Group — Mrs. Donna J. Buxton
- Hound Group — Mrs. Penny DiSiena
- Working Group — Mr. Bob Busby
- Terrier Group — Maripi Wooldridge (p)
- Toy Group — Mr. Randy E. Garren
- Non-Sporting Group — David Fitzpatrick
- Herding Group — Mr. Lloyd Graser Jr.
Sunday, January 10Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mrs. Penny DiSiena
- Sporting Group — Mr. Kenneth A. Buxton
- Hound Group — Mr. Randy E. Garren
- Working Group — Mr. Lloyd Graser Jr.
- Terrier Group — Mrs. Lisa Graser
- Toy Group — Mrs. Lisa Graser
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Penny DiSiena
- Herding Group — Mr. Kenneth A. Buxton
(p) = provisional/permit. Breed-by-breed assignments are in the 2027 premium, not yet published. Premium pending
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
One specialty event listed by AKC runs alongside the all-breed shows in Pendleton.
| Day | Breed | Club | Type | AKC event # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 10 | Akita | Piedmont Akita Club of Georgia | Designated specialty | 2027766703 |
Designated specialties are judged within the all-breed show. Event status per AKC: Approved. Listing reviewed
Plan your visit
The venue
The T. Ed Garrison Arena is at 1101 W. Queen St., Pendleton, SC 29670, on the Clemson University campus. Listing reviewed
Getting there
The closest major airport is Greenville-Spartanburg International (GSP), about 45 minutes northeast. The 2027 premium will carry the club’s parking and travel guidance. Pending
Lodging
No 2027 host-hotel list is published yet — Clemson-area hotels fill on university weekends, so book early and confirm pet policies directly with the hotel. Pending
Sources
- AKCAKC Event Search — 2027 event records (Oct 15, 2026): Clemson Kennel Club #2027412203/#2027412204 — dates, venue, superintendent, closing date, fees, event status, judge panels
- AKCAKC Event Search — Piedmont Akita Club of Georgia designated specialty (event #2027766703, Approved)