Tentative listing — pending confirmation
Mississippi Gulf Coast Cluster 2027
April 1–4, 2027 in Gulfport, Mississippi. This is a placeholder listing built from official event records — the full weekend guide (judges, ring times, specialties, plan-your-visit details) publishes when the 2027 premium is released.
At a glance
Dates
April 1–4, 2027
Thursday, April 1 — Meri-miss Kennel Club, Inc. #2027045401 Pended
Thursday, April 1 — Meri-miss Kennel Club, Inc. #2027045402 Pended
Thursday, April 1 — Mississippi Gulf Coast Herding Group Club #2027771201 Pended
Friday, April 2 — Meri-miss Kennel Club, Inc. #2027045403 Pended
Friday, April 2 — Meri-miss Kennel Club, Inc. #2027045404 Pended
Friday, April 2 — Mississippi Gulf Coast Herding Group Club #2027771202 Pended
Saturday, April 3 — Greater Hattiesburg Kennel Club #2027044501 Pended
Saturday, April 3 — Greater Hattiesburg Kennel Club #2027044502 Pended
Saturday, April 3 — Mississippi Gulf Coast Working Group Club #2027743303 Pended
Sunday, April 4 — Greater Hattiesburg Kennel Club #2027044503 Pended
Sunday, April 4 — Greater Hattiesburg Kennel Club #2027044504 Pended
Sunday, April 4 — Mississippi Gulf Coast Working Group Club #2027743304 Pended
Venue
Harrison County Fairgrounds
Gulfport, MS
15321 County Farm Road
Pending — listed venue from official event records; the 2027 venue is pending confirmation until the premium is published.
Host club
Meri-miss Kennel Club, Inc.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Herding Group Club
Greater Hattiesburg Kennel Club
Mississippi Gulf Coast Working Group Club
Superintendent
Foy Trent
Entries
Entries close Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Event status
Pended — the club has applied and AKC has not yet approved these events. Dates may change.
AKC event numbers
2027045401, 2027045402, 2027771201, 2027045403, 2027045404, 2027771202, 2027044501, 2027044502, 2027743303, 2027044503, 2027044504, 2027743304
Plan your visit
Find the venue
The venue
Harrison County Fairgrounds
15321 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS
Dog-friendly lodging
- Red Roof Inn Gulfport - Biloxi Airport — Pet-friendly option near the Gulfport airport. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Extended Stay America Select Suites Gulfport — Extended-stay pet-friendly option in Gulfport. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Motel 6 Gulfport — Budget-friendly option at 9355 US Highway 49; up to two declared, controlled pets. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Gulfport I-10 — Pet-friendly suites option at 15600 Daniel Blvd; two pets with a fee. Call ahead to confirm pet policy.
Always confirm the pet policy when booking.
Restaurants
- Shaggy's Gulfport Beach (dog-friendly; outdoor seating) — Beachfront restaurant with explicit dog-friendly patio evidence.
- Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar (dog-friendly; outdoor seating) — Restaurant with explicit dog-friendly patio evidence.
Attractions
- Mississippi Aquarium — Aquarium in Gulfport.
- Lynn Meadows Discovery Center — Children's discovery center in Gulfport.
Venue guide — shared by every show at this location. Last verified 2026-09-27. Per-show details for this weekend (RV, admission, grooming) are below.
Listed venue from official event records; the 2027 venue is pending confirmation until the premium is published.
Documents
2027 premium — not yet published. The premium list for this show has not been released yet. Judges, entry fees, and the full schedule arrive with the premium, and this page upgrades to the complete weekend guide when it does.
Show chairs and superintendents: send the premium to [email protected] and this listing becomes the full guide.
Sources: InfoDog official event records, April 2027 — AKC Event Search cross-check in progress.