Nov 202620–22
Grayslake Cluster
Grayslake, Illinois — Lake County Fairgrounds; 1060 E Peterson Rd
4 all-breed conformation shows, November 20–22, 2026 — guide in progress.
Point division
AKC Division 15
“Upper Midwest” is ThePetAdvisor’s editorial name for AKC Division 15 — AKC numbers its divisions but doesn’t name them.
Member states
Tracked show clusters
Illinois
Dec 20265–6
Edwardsville Illinois Kennel Club
Belleville, Illinois — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds; 200 South Belt East
2 all-breed conformation shows, December 5–6, 2026 — guide in progress.
Jan 20276–10
Tinley Park Cluster
Tinley Park, Illinois — Tinley Park Convention Center
5 days of all-breed shows, January 6-10, 2027 (the Great American Dog Show cluster) - guide complete.
Jan 202720–24
Grayslake Cluster
Grayslake, Illinois — Lake County Fairgrounds
Five all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, Illinois — the Midwest’s big January winter circuit.
Apr 20279–11
DeKalb Illinois Cluster 2027
De Kalb, Illinois — Northern Illinois University
9 shows, April 9–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729–30
Chicago Bulldog Club
Bloomington, Illinois — Interstate Center
2 shows, May 29–30, 2027 — guide in progress.
Aug 20277–8
Crab Orchard Kennel Club
Marion, Illinois — Williamson County Pavilion
3 shows, August 7–8, 2027 — guide in progress.
Sep 202725–26
Rockford-Freeport Illinois Kennel Club 2027
Freeport, Illinois — Stephenson County Fairgrounds
Expected September 25–26, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Rockford-Freeport Illinois Kennel Club at Stephenson County Fairgrounds, Freeport, Illinois. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 20278–10
Prairie River Cluster 2027
Springfield, Illinois
Expected October 8–10, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Kankakee River Valley Kennel Club, Quincy Kennel Club, Illinois Capitol Kennel Club in Springfield, Illinois (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202714–17
Springfield Illinois Fall Cluster 2027
Springfield, Illinois — Illinois State Fairgrounds — Expo Building
Expected October 14–17, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Champaign Illinois Kennel Club, Mattoon Kennel Club, Sandemac Kennel Club, Illinois Capitol Kennel Club at Illinois State Fairgrounds — Expo Building, Springfield, Illinois. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202723–24
Stone City Kennel Club 2027
Kankakee, Illinois
Expected October 23–24, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Stone City Kennel Club in Kankakee, Illinois (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202719–21
Grayslake Cluster 2027
Grayslake, Illinois — Lake County Fairgrounds; 1060 E Peterson Rd
Expected November 19–21, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Kenosha Kennel Club at Lake County Fairgrounds; 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake, Illinois. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Dec 20274–5
Edwardsville Illinois Kennel Club 2027
Belleville, Illinois — Belle-Clair Fairgrounds; 200 South Belt East
Expected December 4–5, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Edwardsville Illinois Kennel Club at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds; 200 South Belt East, Belleville, Illinois. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Iowa
Nov 202621–22
Council Bluffs Kennel Club
Council Bluffs, Iowa — Mid America Center; One Arena Way
2 all-breed conformation shows, November 21–22, 2026 — guide in progress.
Jan 202723–24
Central Iowa Kennel Club
Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa State Fairgrounds
Two all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines — NOHS, Beginner Puppy, and FSS open shows.
Feb 202720–21
Cyclone Country Kennel Club
Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa State Fairgrounds
2 all-breed conformation shows, February 20–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 202727–28
Clinton Iowa Kennel Club
Maquoketa, Iowa — Jackson County Fairgrounds
2 all-breed conformation shows, March 27–28, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20273–4
Midwest Labrador Retriever Club Of Iowa
Adel, Iowa — Dallas County Fairgrounds
5 shows, April 3–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202723–25
North Iowa Cluster 2027
Mason City, Iowa — North Iowa Fairgrounds All Seasons
7 shows, April 23–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
Nov 202720–21
Council Bluffs Kennel Club 2027
Council Bluffs, Iowa — Mid America Center; One Arena Way
Expected November 20–21, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Council Bluffs Kennel Club at Mid America Center; One Arena Way, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Minnesota
Nov 202621–22
Minneapolis Kennel Club
Shakopee, Minnesota — Canterbury Park
Two all-breed AKC shows at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota, hosted by the Minneapolis Kennel Club.
Jan 20278–10
Land O' Lakes Kennel Club
St Paul, Minnesota — River Centre
3 all-breed conformation shows, January 8-10, 2027, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre - guide complete.
Apr 20272–4
German Shepherd Dog Club Of Minneapolis And St. Paul
Ham Lake, Minnesota — On the Run Canine Center
3 shows, April 2–4, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 20279–11
Cambridge Minnesota Kennel Club
Hugo, Minnesota — Total Recall School for Dogs
6 shows, April 9–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202710–11
German Shepherd Dog Club Of Minneapolis And St. Paul
Little Canada, Minnesota — Roseville Area Middle School
4 shows, April 10–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202724–25
German Shepherd Dog Club Of Minneapolis And St. Paul
St Paul, Minnesota — Minnesota Waldorf School
4 shows, April 24–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202729–30
Key City Kennel Club
St. Peter, Minnesota — Nicollet County Fairgrounds
2 shows, May 29–30, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 202724–25
Anoka County Minnesota Kennel Club
Cambridge, Minnesota — Isanti County Fairgrounds
2 shows, June 24–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
Sep 202718–19
Rochester Minnesota Kennel Club
Rochester, Minnesota — Graham Arena, Olmsted County Fairgrounds
Two days of all-breed conformation at Graham Arena, September 18–19, 2027. Premium not yet published.
Oct 20277–10
Hutchinson Fall Shows 2027
Hutchinson, Minnesota — McLeod County Fairgrounds
October 7–10, 2027 — Granite City Kennel Club of St. Cloud Thu Oct 7 and Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club Sat Oct 9 confirmed at McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Minnesota. Fri Oct 8 / Sun Oct 10 clubs to be confirmed; details pending the 2027 premium list.
Oct 202723–24
Coulee Kennel Club 2027
Winona, Minnesota
Expected October 23–24, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Coulee Kennel Club in Winona, Minnesota (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 202720–21
Minneapolis Kennel Club 2027
Shakopee, Minnesota
Expected November 20–21, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Minneapolis Kennel Club in Shakopee, Minnesota (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Missouri
Nov 20265–8
Ozark Mountain Fall Classic
Springfield, Missouri — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
Four all-breed days in an indoor climate-controlled fairgrounds — $750 Owner-Handled Spectacular, 4-State Search & Rescue fundraiser. Registration open; closes noon CT Oct 21, 2026.
Jan 202730–31
St. Charles Kennel Club
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
2 all-breed conformation shows, January 30–31, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 20276–7
Belle-City Kennel Club
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
2 all-breed conformation shows, March 6–7, 2027 — guide in progress.
Mar 202711–14
Kansas City Cluster
Kansas City, Missouri — American Royal Complex
3 all-breed conformation shows, March 11–14, 2027 (plus specialties) — guide in progress.
Apr 202719–23
Poodle Club Of America
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farm Event Center
14 shows, April 17–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202726
Bernese Mountain Dog Club Of America
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
1 shows, April 26, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 2027Apr 29 – May 1
Bernese Mountain Dog Club Of America
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
1 shows, April 29–May 1, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20276–9
Purina Farms Cluster 2027
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
11 shows, May 6–9, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202717–21
Dachshund Club Of America
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
9 shows, May 17–21, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202722
Dardenne Retriever Club
St Charles, Missouri — August A Busch Memorial Conservation Area
2 shows, May 22, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jun 20273–5
Purina Farms Cluster
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
5 shows, June 3–5, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20279–11
American Spaniel Club
Gray Summit, Missouri — Purina Farms
5 shows, July 9–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Oct 2027Oct 27 – Nov 3
Tri-State Kennel Club 2027
Springfield, Missouri
Expected October 27 – November 3, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. Tri-State Kennel Club in Springfield, Missouri (venue to be confirmed). Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Nov 20274–7
Ozark Mountain Fall Classic 2027
Springfield, Missouri — Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
Expected November 4–7, 2027 — dates not yet officially scheduled. North Arkansas Kennel Club; Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center, Springfield, Missouri. Details pending the 2027 premium list.
Wisconsin
Jan 202716–17
Winnegamie Dog Club
Oshkosh, Wisconsin — Winnebago County Fairgrounds
2 all-breed conformation shows, January 16–17, 2027.
Feb 202725–28
Madison Wisconsin Cluster
Madison, Wisconsin — Alliant Energy Center
Four all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, February 25–28, 2027 — hosted by the Dubuque and Wisconsin kennel clubs.
Apr 20279–11
Oshkosh Kennel Club
Oshkosh, Wisconsin — Oshkosh Kennel Club
3 shows, April 9–11, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202717–18
Head Of The Lakes Kennel Club
Superior, Wisconsin — Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds
4 shows, April 17–18, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 202724–25
Oshkosh Kennel Club
Oshkosh, Wisconsin — Sunnyview Expo Center
4 shows, April 24–25, 2027 — guide in progress.
Apr 2027Apr 30 – May 2
Manitowoc 2027
Valders, Wisconsin — Valders Grounds
Three days of all-breed shows hosted by the Manitowoc County Kennel Club at the Valders Grounds.
May 20271–2
Northern Flyway Golden Retriever Club Of Wisconsin
Menasha, Wisconsin — Winnegamie Dog Club Training Center
6 shows, May 1–2, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 20277–9
Madison Retriever Club
Stoughton, Wisconsin — 970 Gallagher Lane
1 shows, May 7, 2027 — guide in progress.
May 202715–16
Paper Cities Kennel Club
Merrill, Wisconsin — Merrill City Smith Multi Center
3 shows, May 15–16, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 20273
Greater Milwaukee Brittany Club + Portuguese Water Dog Club of Greater Chicagoland
West Bend, Wisconsin — Washington County Fair WI
2 shows, July 3, 2027 — guide in progress.
Jul 202731
Shoreline German Shepherd Dog Club
Waukesha, Wisconsin — Waukesha County Exposition Center
1 shows, July 31, 2027 — guide in progress.