AKC Conformation · Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln Cluster
October 2–4, 2026 · AKC conformation in Lincoln, Nebraska
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Weekend at a glance
Lincoln Cluster brings 4 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows to Lincoln, Nebraska, October 2–4, 2026, hosted by Greater Omaha Terrier Association, NOHS Regional - Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, Nebraska, Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, Nebraska. This is an early guide — only the basics so far.
- Dates
- October 2–4, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
- Venue
- SandHills Global Event Center; 4100 N 84th Street (as listed by AKC)
- Host club
- 3 clubs (see The days)
- Format
- All-breed & limited-breed (conformation)
- Entries
- Sat: 705 dogs, 737 total entries · Sun: 730 dogs, 767 total entries (entries closed Sep 16)
More about this show
Guide in progress — verified basics only. All-breed & limited-breed · Conformation · Dates & club verified via premium
Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. · 405.427.8181 · [email protected]
Registration closed Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Registration for this weekend is closed — entries are no longer being accepted.
Registration closed
- Oct 2 (AKC #2026033930, 2026681901)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 12:00 noon Central
- Oct 3, Oct 4 (AKC #2026033906, 2026033911)
- Registration closed Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM — confirm the time with the superintendent)
- Entry fees (per the 2026 premium)
- $32 first conformation entry; $26 each additional / Puppy / Bred-By-Exhibitor Verification pending
- Format
- Unbenched; indoors — per the 2026 premium Verification pending
The days
The schedule below, as listed by AKC. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC lists it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Oct 2 | Greater Omaha Terrier Association — 68 dogs, 72 entries | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026681901 |
| Fri Oct 2 | NOHS Regional - Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, Nebraska — 139 dogs, 139 entries | All-Breed · AKC #2026033930 |
| Fri Oct 2 | German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America National Specialty — 72 dogs, 150 entries | Specialty |
| Sat Oct 3 | Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, Nebraska — 705 dogs, 737 entries Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026033906 |
| Sun Oct 4 | Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, Nebraska — 730 dogs, 767 entries Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026033911 |
Breed-by-breed judging panels for the Saturday/Sunday all-breed shows are from the official 2026 premium list (see the breed finder). We never carry judges forward from prior years.
Build your day plan
Add your dogs, pick this show, and get your ring times in order — class dogs, bitches, and champions factored automatically.
Your show-day schedule, saved by date.
Ring assignments and start times are in the official judging program above. We never guess ring times.
Breed judge finder
Breed-by-breed panels for the Saturday and Sunday Cornhusker Kennel Club all-breed shows are from the official 2026 premium list. Verification pending
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.
Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium
Saturday, October 3 — Cornhusker Kennel Club (All-Breed)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mr. Harry (Butch) H Schulman
- Sporting Group — Ms. Bonnie Linnell Clarke
- Hound Group — Dr. Albert P Bianchi (p)
- Working Group — Dr. Albert P Bianchi
- Terrier Group — Mr. Jon R Cole
- Toy Group — Ms. Bonnie Linnell Clarke
- Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Jon R Cole
- Herding Group — Mr. Harry (Butch) H Schulman
Sunday, October 4 — Cornhusker Kennel Club (All-Breed)Best in Show & group judges
- Best in Show — Mr. Jon R Cole
- Sporting Group — Mr. Harry (Butch) H Schulman
- Hound Group — Ms. Bonnie Linnell Clarke
- Working Group — Ms. Bonnie Linnell Clarke
- Terrier Group — Mr. Harry (Butch) H Schulman
- Toy Group — Mr. Jon R Cole
- Non-Sporting Group — Dr. Albert P Bianchi
- Herding Group — Dr. Albert P Bianchi
(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium. Friday limited-breed and specialty panels are in the premium; only the Saturday/Sunday all-breed panels are listed here. Verification pending
Juniors
Junior Showmanship details for this weekend are not yet verified. Pending
Specialties & supported entries
Concurrent specialties running with this cluster Verification pending
- Midlands Shetland Sheepdog Club (Fri) — 38 dogs/38 entries & 36/36
- Borzoi Club of Greater Omaha — Sat 28/44, Sun 27/42
- German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America Regional Specialty (Sat) — 69 dogs/89 entries
- German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America National Specialty (Fri) — 72 dogs/150 entries
- Greater Omaha Terrier Association group show (Fri) — 68 dogs/72 entries (+19/35 rally)
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
SandHills Global Event Center
4100 N 84th Street
Lincoln, NE
Dog-friendly lodging
- AmericInn Lincoln South — 8701 Amber Hill Ct, Lincoln, NE 68526. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln South — 8801 Amber Hill Ct. Lincoln, NE 68526. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Annabell Gardens Hotel — 200 S. 68th Street Pl, Lincoln, NE. Venue site notes: Pet friendly.
- Tru Hotel — 305 N 50th St, Lincoln, NE 68504. Venue site notes: Pet-friendly rooms.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Flying in
- LNK — Lincoln Airport (LNK), on the west side of Lincoln; the closest commercial airport.
- OMA — Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Omaha; the major-airport alternative.
Getting there
On N 84th Street in northeast Lincoln, off I-80.
Restaurants
- The Hub Cafe (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 250 N 21st St, Lincoln. Farm-to-table cafe near downtown Lincoln, about 15 minutes from the SandHills Global Event Center.
- LeadBelly (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 301 N 8th St, Lincoln. Creative burger and gastropub spot in the Haymarket, about 15 minutes from the SandHills Global Event Center.
- Piedmont Bistro by Venue (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 1265 S Cotner Blvd, Lincoln. Neighborhood bistro with a dog-friendly patio, about 10-12 minutes from the SandHills Global Event Center.
Attractions
- Sunken Gardens — 2600 D St, Lincoln, NE. Lincoln's historic terraced gardens.
- Lincoln Children's Zoo — 1222 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE. Zoo and botanical gardens.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-25. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) are below.
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 the basics 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 — Greater Omaha Terrier Association, AKC event #2026681901 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — NOHS Regional - Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, Nebraska, AKC event #2026033930 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, Nebraska, AKC event #2026033906 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, Nebraska, AKC event #2026033911 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.