AKC Conformation · Grayslake, Illinois
Grayslake Cluster 2027
January 20–24, 2027 — Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL
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Weekend at a glance
Five all-breed AKC conformation shows in five days at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois — the January Grayslake Cluster, one of the Midwest’s biggest winter circuits. Kenosha, Park Shore, and Chain O’Lakes kennel clubs host five straight days of conformation in the middle of January, drawing entries from across the country.
- Dates
- January 20–24, 2027
- Venue
- Lake County Fairgrounds
- Host clubs
- Kenosha KC, Park Shore KC, Chain O’Lakes KC
- Format
- AKC conformation — 5 all-breed shows
- Entries
- Entries close Friday, January 1, 2027
- Premium list
- 2027 premium not yet published Pending
More about this show
Dates, venue, clubs, superintendent, closing date, entry fees, and event status checked against AKC event records (October 19, 2026) · Superintendent Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. · 2027 premium not yet published
- Dates
- Wednesday–Sunday
- Venue
- 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030
Grayslake, IL - Host clubs
- Kenosha Kennel Club, Inc.
Park Shore Kennel Club, Inc.
Chain O'Lakes Kennel Club - Format
- 5 all-breed conformation shows; all judging indoors; NOHS offered
- Entries
- AKC event status: Approved Verification pending
Read the spotlight
Grayslake Cluster 2027: five winter days in Lake County — what the show is, why exhibitors brave January in Illinois, how to enter, and where to stay.
2027 premium not yet published
Class schedules and host-hotel details for 2027 are pending. Last year’s figures are shown for reference only and are never carried forward.
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C.
- Closing
- Entries close Friday, January 1, 2027
- Entry fees
- $39.00 first entry Verification pending
Enter through superintendent Onofrio Dog Shows — online at onofrio.com or by mail. Entries are limited to 1,500; class details will be published in the 2027 premium list.
The days
Five-day weekend, January 20–24, 2027 — day-by-day club assignments checked against AKC event records. Verification pending
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 20 | Kenosha Kennel Club, Inc. — all-breed (AKC #2027042401) Approved Best in Show: Bryan Martin; NOHS Best in Show: Ms. Barbara C Scherer |
| Thu, Jan 21 | Park Shore Kennel Club — all-breed (AKC #2027164201) Approved |
| Fri, Jan 22 | Chain O’Lakes Kennel Club — all-breed (AKC #2027099802) Approved |
| Sat, Jan 23 | Park Shore Kennel Club — all-breed (AKC #2027164202) Approved |
| Sun, Jan 24 | Chain O’Lakes Kennel Club — all-breed (AKC #2027099803) 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
The verified judging panel for Wednesday’s Kenosha Kennel Club show, from the AKC event records. Panels for Thursday through Sunday will be added when verified. Verification pending
Wednesday, January 20 — Kenosha Kennel Club, Inc.Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show: Bryan Martin
- NOHS Best in Show: Ms. Barbara C Scherer
- Sporting Group: John P Wade
- Hound Group: Ms. Barbara C Scherer
- Working Group: Ms. Diane Anderson
- Terrier Group: Dr. Valeria Rickard
Judges from the AKC event records (October 19, 2026); panels for the Park Shore and Chain O’Lakes shows are pending verification.
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
No specialty shows or supported entries have been verified for this weekend. Pending
If you’re a specialty club supporting entries here, send us the premium and we’ll add your spotlight.
Plan your visit
The venue
The Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030 — a large fairgrounds complex in Chicago’s northern suburbs hosting the five-day indoor winter circuit.
Routes to the show
From the north or south: exit Interstate 94 at exit 64 (Buckley Road / IL 137 / Peterson Road); proceed west on Peterson/Buckley Road about 4.3 miles, where Peterson bears right — continue about 1.75 miles to the fairgrounds.
Accommodations
Pet-friendly hotels near the fairgrounds. Confirm the current pet policy when booking.
1775 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60060 · (847) 223-5050
Two dogs of any size, $20 per pet per night; dogs may be left unattended; grassy pet-relief area
510 E IL Rte 83, Mundelein, IL 60060 · (847) 949-5100
Premium-listed; call for current pet fee
1950 S Lake St, Mundelein, IL 60060 · (847) 393-8671
Premium-listed; call for current pet fee
1809 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048 · (847) 816-8006
Premium-listed; call for current pet fee
Nightly room rates vary by date and were not live-checked; pet fees above are per each hotel's published policy. Distances are approximate. Always confirm the current pet policy when booking.
Getting there
Fly into Chicago O’Hare (ORD) or Milwaukee (MKE) and drive to Grayslake in Lake County, about 40 miles north of Chicago. January in northern Illinois means winter driving — allow extra time and watch the forecast.
Sources
- AKCAKC Event Search — dates, clubs, venue, superintendent, closing date, and event status (Approved) verified. 2027 premium not yet published.
- PressDaily Herald (Jan 25, 2019) — the five-day January cluster presented by Chain O’Lakes, Park Shore, and Kenosha kennel clubs.