AKC Conformation · Delaware, Ohio
Delaware Ohio Kennel Club
October 24–25, 2026 · AKC conformation in Delaware, Ohio
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Documents 📄 Premium List 📋 Judging Program — Oct 24–25
Weekend at a glance
Delaware Ohio Kennel Club brings 2 all-breed conformation shows to Delaware, Ohio, October 24–25, 2026, hosted by Delaware Ohio Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the basics so far.
- Dates
- October 24–25, 2026 (Sat–Sun)
- Venue
- Delaware County Fairgrounds; 236 Pennsylvania Ave. (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- Delaware Ohio Kennel Club
- Format
- All-breed (conformation) · Unbenched (per the 2026 premium)
- Entries
- Entries close Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
More about this show
Guide in progress — verified basics only. All-breed · Conformation · Dates & club checked against AKC event records
Superintendent: Executive Dog Shows, LLC · 567.289.3890 · [email protected]
Registration closed
- Oct 24, Oct 25 (AKC #2026061001, 2026061003)
- Entries close Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
- Entry fees (2026 premium)
- $34 first entry of each dog · $30 each additional entry of the same dog · $30 puppy classes (6–9 & 9–12 months) · $20 Junior Showmanship · $25 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy and FSS Open Show
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 24 | Delaware Ohio Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026061001 |
| Sun Oct 25 | Delaware Ohio Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026061003 |
Breed judging panels are verified from the official 2026 premium list — use the breed finder below. Ring times and ring assignments come from the official judging program, closer to the show dates. 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. Listing reviewed
Weekend judging programs published
Executive Dog Shows has published the official 2026 judging program covering both days — Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 (combined booklet, includes the Golden Retriever Club of Columbus Ohio specialties). All judging is indoors at the Delaware County Fairgrounds; show hours 7:00 AM–7:00 PM each day. We never guess ring times — get yours from the official program. Listing reviewed
Breed judge finder
Search any breed to see which judge has it on Saturday and Sunday. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed
(*) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Saturday, October 24 — Delaware Ohio Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — David Fitzpatrick
- Sporting Group — Mrs. Charlotte P Patterson
- Hound Group — Mr. Charles L Olvis
- Working Group — Ms. Elizabeth Muthard
- Terrier Group — Mr. Charles L Olvis
- Toy Group — Mrs. Vicki Seiler-Cushman*
- Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Vicki Seiler-Cushman
- Herding Group — Mr. David J Kirkland
Sunday, October 25 — Delaware Ohio Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mrs. Vicki Seiler-Cushman
- Sporting Group — Mr. Charles L Olvis
- Hound Group — Ms. Elizabeth Muthard
- Working Group — Mr. Charles L Olvis
- Terrier Group — Mr. David J Kirkland
- Toy Group — Mrs. Charlotte P Patterson
- Non-Sporting Group — David Fitzpatrick
- Herding Group — Ms. Elizabeth Muthard
*Provisional/permit judge. Breed-name abbreviations and the “Charels” spelling in the Herding panel are as printed in the premium. Listing reviewed
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered at this weekend. Listing reviewed
Sat Oct 24 — Delaware Ohio Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC event #2026061001). Judge: Mrs. Vicki Seiler-Cushman (from the 2026 premium); ring times in the judging program.
Sun Oct 25 — Delaware Ohio Kennel Club
Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC event #2026061003). Judge: Mrs. Charlotte P Patterson (from the 2026 premium); ring times in the judging program.
Junior Showmanship entry is $20.00; no AKC recording or event service fees apply to Junior entries. Listing reviewed
Specialties & supported entries
Golden Retriever specialties and Doberman supported entries, verified from the 2026 premium. Listing reviewed
Fri Oct 23 — Golden Retriever sweepstakes
Golden Retriever Club of Columbus Ohio — sweepstakes ahead of the weekend's specialties.
Sat Oct 24 — Golden Retriever specialties
Golden Retriever Club of Columbus Ohio — concurrent specialty (event 2026260030, limited to 100) plus designated specialty (event 2026260016).
Sun Oct 25 — Golden Retriever specialty
Golden Retriever Club of Columbus Ohio — concurrent specialty (event 2026260031, limited to 100).
Sat Oct 24 & Sun Oct 25 — Doberman supported entry
Doberman Pinscher Club of Columbus, Ohio — supported entries both days.
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
Delaware County Fairgrounds
236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, OH 43015
Delaware, OH
The grounds host the annual Delaware County Fair and the Little Brown Jug harness race each September (per delawarecountyfair.com).
Dog-friendly lodging
- Travel Inn — 1001 U.S. Hwy 23 N, Delaware, OH, about 0.4 mile from the fairgrounds. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Baymont by Wyndham Delaware — 1720 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH, about 3.3 miles from the fairgrounds. Listed as pet-friendly on BringFido; confirm with the hotel when booking.
- Quality Inn & Suites Delaware South — 1251 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015. Choice Hotels lists this property as pet-friendly; confirm when booking.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), about 32 miles / roughly 40 minutes by car from Delaware.
Getting there
The fairgrounds are at 236 Pennsylvania Ave, Delaware, OH 43015 (official venue address).
Parking
On-site parking is available at the fairgrounds (see the official fairgrounds map and building guide).
Restaurants
- Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 13 W William St, Delaware, OH 43015. Farm-to-table American brewpub that allows dogs with outdoor seating and a dog menu/treats; lunch and dinner.
- Starbucks (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 1740 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH 43015. Coffeehouse with ten dog-friendly outdoor tables; breakfast options, sandwiches, and coffee.
- Mohio Pizza Co. (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Dinner) — 23 N Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015. Artisanal wood-fired pizza bistro with four outdoor dog-friendly patio tables and water bowls; evening dinner service.
Attractions
- Olentangy Caverns — 1779 Home Rd, Delaware, OH. Self-guided cave tours plus gem mining, mini golf and a petting zoo.
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.
We're building the full guide for this weekend now — venue details, parking and RV notes, hotels, and travel. What's here today is only the basics so far.
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Good to know about this show
Practical details from the premium list — photographers, health clinics, parking, and more.
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Is there a veterinarian on call at the Delaware Ohio Kennel Club?
How do I reserve grooming space at the Delaware Ohio Kennel Club?
ONLY in the Coliseum. See Page 27. | 1 Delaware Ohio Kennel Club Sat. Oct. 24, 2026 & Sun. Oct. 25, 2026 | ENTRIES CLOSE at Superintends/Show Secretary’s office at, 12:00
Are there special competitions at the Delaware Ohio Kennel Club?
Veteran Classes — SATURDAY & SUNDAY.
National Owner-Handled Series — Saturday & Sunday.
Is Junior Showmanship offered at the Delaware Ohio Kennel Club?
Junior Showmanship is offered (entry $34.00).
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Delaware Ohio Kennel Club, AKC event #2026061001 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Delaware Ohio Kennel Club, AKC event #2026061003 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- 2026 judging program via Executive Dog Shows Shows page (Delaware Ohio Kennel Club, Sat Oct 24 & Sun Oct 25, 2026; verified October 22, 2026)