Show Guide · AKC Conformation · Hot Springs Nat'l Pk, Arkansas
Hot Springs Cluster
September 25–27, 2026 · AKC conformation in Hot Springs Nat'l Pk, Arkansas
At a glance
Hot Springs Cluster brings 6 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows to Hot Springs Nat'l Pk, Arkansas, September 25–27, 2026, hosted by Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas, Sporting Dog Club of Central Arkansas, Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
Dates
September 25–27, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
Venue
Hot Springs Convention Center; 134 Convention Boulevard (as listed by AKC)
Host club
3 clubs (see The days)
Superintendent
Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. · 405.427.8181 · [email protected]
Entries
Registration closed Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Format
All-breed & limited-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 Sep 25 | Sporting Dog Club of Central Arkansas | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026767201 |
| Fri Sep 25 | Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026649616 |
| Fri Sep 25 | Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas Junior Showmanship | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026649603 |
| Sat Sep 26 | Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026279102 |
| Sun Sep 27 | Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026279104 |
| Sun Sep 27 | Sporting Dog Club of Central Arkansas | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026767203 |
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. Registration closed Wednesday, September 9, 2026. ThePetAdvisor doesn't run entries — always confirm closing dates and times with the superintendent before entering.
- Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 (AKC #2026279102, 2026279104, 2026649616, 2026767201)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 12:00 noon Central
- Sep 25 (AKC #2026649603)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM — confirm the time with the superintendent)
- Sep 27 (AKC #2026767203)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 9, 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 — Sporting Dog Club of Central Arkansas, AKC event #2026767201 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas, AKC event #2026649616 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Toy Dog Club of Central Arkansas, AKC event #2026649603 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club, AKC event #2026279102 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club, AKC event #2026279104 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Sporting Dog Club of Central Arkansas, AKC event #2026767203 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.