AKC Conformation · St. Paul, Minnesota
Land O’ Lakes Kennel Club 2027
January 8–10, 2027 — Saint Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, MN
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Weekend at a glance
Three all-breed shows — Friday through Sunday, January 8–10, 2027 — at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. One of the Upper Midwest’s biggest winter weekends: the 2026 edition drew more than 1,200 dogs of nearly 200 breeds. Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows. Entries close Wednesday, December 23, 2026; the 2027 premium list is not yet published.
The full guide article
Land O’Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show 2027: January 8–10 in St. Paul, Minnesota — dates, entries, judges, and travel, in one shareable page.
- Dates
- January 8–10, 2027 (Friday–Sunday)
- Venue
- Saint Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, MN
- Host club
- Land O’Lakes Kennel Club, Inc.
- Format
- All-breed conformation
- Entries
- Close Wednesday, December 23, 2026, via Onofrio Listing reviewed
- Entry fees
- $36 first entry / $28 each additional Listing reviewed
- Premium list
- 2027 premium not yet published Pending
More about this show
Dates, venue, superintendent, closing date, entry fees, and event numbers checked against AKC event records, October 15, 2026. AKC event status for all three 2027 shows: Approved (verified November 8, 2026). The judging panel is pending AKC approval.
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., (405) 427-8181, onofrio.com
Enter the show
- Superintendent
- Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. — (405) 427-8181
- Closing
- Entries close Wednesday, December 23, 2026 Listing reviewed
- Entry fees
- $36 first entry / $28 each additional entry of the same dog Listing reviewed
- Premium list
- 2027 premium not yet published Pending
The days
Three all-breed days at the RiverCentre:
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 8 | Land O’Lakes Kennel Club, Inc. — all-breed (AKC #2027061201) Listing reviewed North Star Herding Group Club — Herding group (AKC #2027581001) Listing reviewed North Star Toy Dog Club — Toy group (AKC #2027639601) Listing reviewed |
| Sat, Jan 9 | Land O’Lakes Kennel Club, Inc. — all-breed (AKC #2027061203) Listing reviewed North Star Toy Dog Club — Toy group (AKC #2027639602) Panel pended |
| Sun, Jan 10 | Land O’Lakes Kennel Club, Inc. — all-breed (AKC #2027061205) Listing reviewed |
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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 2027 judging panel is pending AKC approval — AKC currently lists the panel as not approved for all three days. Judges will be added here when the panel clears. Pending
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
The club traditionally hosts Minnesota January Specialties on Friday and Saturday alongside its all-breed shows — the 2027 specialty lineup will be confirmed when the premium publishes. 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 Saint Paul RiverCentre is at 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102. Listing reviewed
Getting there
The closest major airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP). The 2027 premium will carry the club’s parking and travel guidance. Pending
Lodging
No 2027 host-hotel list is published yet — downtown St. Paul fills for this weekend, so book early and confirm pet policies directly with the hotel. Pending
For reference — the 2026 weekend
The 2026 show drew more than 1,200 dogs of nearly 200 breeds across the weekend, with Meet the Breeds areas, a daily puppy showcase for 4–6-month-olds, and a vendor marketplace. Spectators are welcome; leave personal dogs at home. Listing reviewed
Sources
- AKCAKC Event Search — 2027 event records (Oct 15, 2026): Land O’Lakes Kennel Club, Inc. #2027061201/#2027061203/#2027061205 — dates, venue, superintendent, closing date, fees, event status; re-verified November 8, 2026 — all three Approved
- KARE 11 (Jan 2026) — 2026 weekend scale: 1,200+ dogs, nearly 200 breeds
- landolakeskennelclub.org — club site (specialty-weekend structure)