Show Guide · AKC Conformation · Grayslake, Illinois
Grayslake Cluster
November 20–22, 2026 · AKC conformation in Grayslake, Illinois
At a glance
Grayslake Cluster brings 4 all-breed conformation shows to Grayslake, Illinois, November 20–22, 2026, hosted by Kenosha Kennel Club, NOHS Regional - Skokie Valley Kennel Club, Skokie Valley Kennel Club, Starved Rock Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
Dates
November 20–22, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Venue
Lake County Fairgrounds; 1060 E Peterson Rd (as listed by AKC)
Host club
4 clubs (see The days)
Superintendent
BaRay Event Services, Inc. · 360.755.7086 · [email protected]
Entries
Entries close Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM — confirm the time with the superintendent)
Format
All-breed (conformation)
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Nov 20 | Kenosha Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026042403 |
| Sat Nov 21 | NOHS Regional - Skokie Valley Kennel Club | All-Breed · AKC #2026088017 |
| Sat Nov 21 | Skokie Valley Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026088005 |
| Sun Nov 22 | Starved Rock Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026173201 |
Judging panels are published in the official judging program, closer to the show dates — they will be added here when verified. We never carry judges forward from prior years.
How to enter
Entries are handled by the show superintendent listed above. Entries close Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM — confirm the time with the superintendent). ThePetAdvisor doesn't run entries — always confirm closing dates and times with the superintendent before entering.
- Nov 20, Nov 21 (AKC #2026042403, 2026088005, 2026088017)
- Entries close Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM — confirm the time with the superintendent)
- Nov 22 (AKC #2026173201)
- Entries close Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM Central — confirm the time with the superintendent)
Entries go through the superintendent listed above — ThePetAdvisor doesn't run entries. Always confirm closing dates and times with the superintendent before entering.
Plan your visit
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 what AKC has verified so far.
Know this show? Club officials can send the premium list to [email protected] and we'll work it into the guide.
Sources
- AKC Event Search — Kenosha Kennel Club, AKC event #2026042403 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — NOHS Regional - Skokie Valley Kennel Club, AKC event #2026088017 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Skokie Valley Kennel Club, AKC event #2026088005 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Starved Rock Kennel Club, AKC event #2026173201 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.