Tentative listing — pending confirmation
DeKalb Illinois Cluster 2027
April 9–11, 2027 in De Kalb, Illinois. This is a placeholder listing built from official event records — the full weekend guide (judges, ring times, specialties, plan-your-visit details) publishes when the 2027 premium is released.
At a glance
Dates
April 9–11, 2027
Friday, April 9 — Western Irish Setter Club #2027011203 Pended
Friday, April 9 — Chicagoland Dalmatian Club #2027078601 Pended
Friday, April 9 — Chicagoland Dalmatian Club #2027078602 Pended
Saturday, April 10 — Kennel Club Of Yorkville, Illinois #2027107401
Saturday, April 10 — Kennel Club Of Yorkville, Illinois #2027107402
Saturday, April 10 — Kennel Club Of Yorkville, Illinois #2027107403
Sunday, April 11 — Kennel Club Of Yorkville, Illinois #2027107404
Sunday, April 11 — Kennel Club Of Yorkville, Illinois #2027107405
Sunday, April 11 — Kennel Club Of Yorkville, Illinois #2027107406
Venue
Northern Illinois University
De Kalb, IL
Lincoln Hwy West Of Annie Glidden Rd, De Kalb, IL 60115
Pending — listed venue from official event records; the 2027 venue is pending confirmation until the premium is published.
Host club
Western Irish Setter Club
Chicagoland Dalmatian Club
Kennel Club Of Yorkville, Illinois
Superintendent
BaRay
Entries
Entries close Wednesday, March 24, 2027
Event status
Pended — the club has applied and AKC has not yet approved these events. Dates may change.
AKC event numbers
2027011203, 2027078601, 2027078602, 2027107401, 2027107402, 2027107403, 2027107404, 2027107405, 2027107406
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Northern Illinois University
Lincoln Hwy West Of Annie Glidden Rd, De Kalb, IL 60115
De Kalb, IL
Dog-friendly lodging
- Hampton Inn DeKalb — Pet-friendly option at 663 S Annie Glidden Rd. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Super 8 DeKalb — Pet-friendly budget option at 800 W Fairview Dr. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb — Pet-friendly option at 1212 W Lincoln Hwy. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Restaurants
- Keg & Kernel (dog-friendly; outdoor seating) — Restaurant with explicit dog-friendly outdoor seating evidence.
- The Grove Tavern (dog-friendly; outdoor seating) — Tavern with explicit dog-friendly outdoor seating evidence.
- El Jimador (dog-friendly; outdoor seating) — Mexican restaurant with explicit dog-friendly outdoor seating evidence.
Attractions
- Ellwood House Museum — Historic house museum in DeKalb.
- NIU Art Museum — Art museum on the Northern Illinois University campus.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-27. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) are below.
Listed venue from official event records; the 2027 venue is pending confirmation until the premium is published.
Documents
2027 premium — not yet published. The premium list for this show has not been released yet. Judges, entry fees, and the full schedule arrive with the premium, and this page upgrades to the complete weekend guide when it does.
Show chairs and superintendents: send the premium to [email protected] and this listing becomes the full guide.
Sources: InfoDog official event records, April 2027 — AKC Event Search cross-check in progress.