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Mid-Ohio Cluster 2026

November 12–15, 2026 — four all-breed shows at the Bricker Building, Ohio Exposition Center in Columbus, Ohio

📋 Judging program — Thu Nov 12 (PDF) 📋 Judging program — Fri Nov 13 (PDF) 📋 Judging program — Sat Nov 14 (PDF) 📋 Judging program — Sun Nov 15 (PDF) Find your breed's judge Today's ring card 📋 Build my day plan

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Documents 📄 Premium List 📋 Judging Program — Thu Nov 12, Sandusky 📋 Judging Program — Fri Nov 13, Dayton 📋 Judging Program — Sat Nov 14, Lima 📋 Judging Program — Sun Nov 15, Central Ohio

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Weekend at a glance

The Mid-Ohio Cluster brings four all-breed AKC conformation shows to the Bricker Building at the Ohio Exposition Center in Columbus, Ohio, November 12–15, 2026 — the Sandusky Kennel Club hosts Thursday, the Dayton Kennel Club hosts Friday, the Lima Kennel Club hosts Saturday, and the Central Ohio Kennel Club hosts Sunday.

Dates
November 12–15, 2026
Venue
Bricker Building, Ohio Exposition Center
Host club
Sandusky Kennel Club (Thu) · Dayton Kennel Club (Fri) · Lima Kennel Club (Sat) · Central Ohio Kennel Club (Sun)
Format
All-Breed
Benched
Unbenched Listing reviewed
Entries
Entries close Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon
More about this show

Listing reviewed · Dates & club verified via premium

Dates
Thursday through Sunday
Venue
717 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211
Format
Four all-breed shows
Entries
First entry $35 / additional $30 / puppy & BBE $30
AKC National Owner-Handled Series and 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy Competition each day

Superintendent: MB-F

Entries are handled by superintendent MB-F. Entries close Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Listing reviewed

Registration closed
Superintendent
MB-F
Closing
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon Listing reviewed
Entry fees
$35 first entry of a dog, $30 each additional entry; $30 puppy & Bred-by-Exhibitor classes; $15 Junior Showmanship; $25 4 & Under 6 Months Puppy — per the 2026 premium
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The days

Four all-breed shows over four days, a different host club each day.

DayShow
Thu, Nov 12Sandusky Kennel Club — All-Breed
Fri, Nov 13Dayton Kennel Club — All-Breed
Sat, Nov 14Lima Kennel Club — All-Breed
Sun, Nov 15Central Ohio Kennel Club — All-Breed

Breed judging panels are from the official 2026 premium list. Ring times come from the judging program when it’s published. Listing reviewed

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Build your day plan

📋 Judging program — Thu Nov 12 (PDF) 📋 Judging program — Fri Nov 13 (PDF) 📋 Judging program — Sat Nov 14 (PDF) 📋 Judging program — Sun Nov 15 (PDF) 📋 Build my day plan

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Judging programs published — all four days

MB-F has published the official judging programs for Thursday, Nov 12 (Sandusky Kennel Club all-breed), Friday, Nov 13 (Dayton Kennel Club all-breed), Saturday, Nov 14 (Lima Kennel Club all-breed), and Sunday, Nov 15 (Central Ohio Kennel Club all-breed). Ring times are in the programs linked above.

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Breed judge finder

Search any breed to see which judge has it on all 4 days. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed

(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.

Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium

Thursday, 2026-11-12 — Sandusky Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
  • Best in Show — Ms. Judy A. Harrington
  • Sporting Group — Mrs. Helen Winski Stein*
  • Hound Group — Ms. Louise Palarik*
  • Working Group — Mr. Jay Richardson
  • Terrier Group — Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott
  • Toy Group — Mr. William deVilleneuve
  • Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Robert E. Hutton
  • Herding Group — Mr. Larry C. Abbott
Friday, 2026-11-13 — Dayton Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
  • Best in Show — Mrs. Helen Winski Stein
  • Sporting Group — Mrs. Donna Ernst
  • Hound Group — Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott
  • Working Group — Mr. Robert E. Hutton
  • Terrier Group — Mr. William deVilleneuve
  • Toy Group — Mr. Larry C. Abbott
  • Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Mark R. Kennedy
  • Herding Group — Ms. Louise Palarik
Saturday, 2026-11-14 — Lima Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
  • Best in Show — Mr. Robert E. Hutton
  • Sporting Group — Mr. Larry C. Abbott
  • Hound Group — Mrs. Helen Winski Stein
  • Working Group — Ms. Judy A. Harrington
  • Terrier Group — Mr. Jay Richardson
  • Toy Group — Mr. Mark R. Kennedy
  • Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Donna Ernst*
  • Herding Group — Mrs. Sandra J. Wolfskill
Sunday, 2026-11-15 — Central Ohio Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
  • Best in Show — Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott
  • Sporting Group — Mr. Jay Richardson
  • Hound Group — Mr. Robert E Hutton
  • Working Group — Mr. William deVilleneuve
  • Terrier Group — Mrs. Donna Ernst
  • Toy Group — Mrs. Helen Winski Stein
  • Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Larry C. Abbott
  • Herding Group — Ms. Bonnie L. Money*

*Provisional/permit judge. Listing reviewed

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Juniors

Junior Showmanship competition is offered all four days. Listing reviewed

Thursday — Mrs. Helen Winski Stein; Friday — Ms. Louise Palarik; Saturday — Mr. William deVilleneuve; Sunday — Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott. Junior Showmanship: $15.

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Specialties & supported entries

The Midwest Working Dog Association holds its specialty on Saturday, November 14, alongside the Lima Kennel Club all-breed show — per the 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed

If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.

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Plan your visit

The venue

All four shows are held at the Bricker Building, Ohio Exposition Center, 717 E. 17th Ave, in Columbus, Ohio.

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