Strawberry Classic · Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club 2027
February 18–21, 2027 — three all-breed shows plus Thursday and Saturday group shows at the Sun & Fun Property, Lakeland, Florida — part of the Strawberry Classic, February 18–21, 2027
Part of the Strawberry Classic — February 18–21, 2027, at the Sun & Fun Property, Lakeland, Florida. Thursday, February 18 is the specialty day, hosted by the Mid-Florida Sporting Dog Association — see the specialty →
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Weekend at a glance
The Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club hosts three all-breed AKC conformation shows at the Sun & Fun Property in Lakeland, Florida, February 18–21, 2027 — Thursday group day, Friday through Sunday all-breed shows, and a Saturday Working group show. Thursday, February 18 is the Strawberry Classic specialty day, hosted by the Mid-Florida Sporting Dog Association — see the specialty →
- Dates
- February 18–21, 2027
- Cluster
- Strawberry Classic
February 18–21, 2027
Thursday, February 18 is the specialty day — Mid-Florida Sporting Dog Association — see the specialty → - Venue
- Sun & Fun Property
- Host club
- Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club
- Format
- All-Breed
- Entries
- Entry details pending
More about this show
Listing reviewed Registration pending · Listing reviewed
- Dates
- Friday–Sunday
- Venue
- Lakeland, Florida
Pending — The 2027 premium has not been published yet. Historically this show has been held at Sun & Fun Property Lakeland, Florida — the 2027 venue is pending confirmation. - Format
- Three all-breed shows
- Entries
- Pending
Superintendent: MB-F
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- MB-F
- Closing
- Pending
- Entry fees
- Pending
Entries are handled by superintendent MB-F. The closing date, entry fees, and entry link haven't been published yet. Pending
The days
Three all-breed shows, plus group-show days Thursday and Saturday.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 18 | Hound Association of Central Florida — Hound group (2 shows) · Mid-Florida Sporting Group Association — Sporting group (2 shows; own guide) |
| Fri, Feb 19 | Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club — All-Breed |
| Sat, Feb 20 | Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club — All-Breed · Central Florida Working Group Association — Working group |
| Sun, Feb 21 | Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club — All-Breed |
Judging assignments and the judging program haven't been published yet. Pending
Group-day rows per the Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club’s 2027 Strawberry Classic plans (lwhkc.org); AKC event numbers for the group shows are pending.
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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
Breed panels for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Juniors
Junior Showmanship is offered all three days — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday — alongside all-breed conformation, obedience, and NOHS, per the club site (lwhkc.org; details subject to change).
The Pee Wee Competition is held Saturday, February 20, 2027, with Shauna DeMoss, per the club site. The club also lists a Juniors Closet (all days), a Juniors Workshop on Friday, a Juniors Jamboree from Thursday, and Best Adult/Senior Handler on Saturday.
Specialties & supported entries
Specialty shows running with the Strawberry Classic: the Mid-Florida Sporting Dog Association hosts two Sporting Group shows on Thursday, February 18. Ring times and judges arrive with the premium.
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 shows are held at the Sun & Fun Property in Lakeland, Florida.
Sources
- OfficialAKC event records — Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club (verified September 24, 2026)
- OfficialCluster: Strawberry Classic — Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club (lwhkc.org); AKC event records.