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Show Guide · AKC Conformation · Newnan, Georgia

Newnan 2026

October 16–18, 2026 — three Newnan Kennel Club all-breed shows at the Coweta County Fairground.

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Documents Newnan Kennel Club, Town & Country Weekend 2025 premium Judging Program — Newnan Kennel Club all-breed shows (Friday–Sunday), October Judging Program — North Georgia Hound Association limited-breed show with Juni Judging Program — Metropolitan Atlanta Whippet Association specialty (AKC #202 Newnan Kennel Club

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Weekend at a glance

Three all-breed AKC conformation shows hosted by the Newnan Kennel Club — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 16–18, 2026 — at the Coweta County Fairground in Newnan, Georgia. Each day offers Conformation, Junior Showmanship, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series, and a 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition.

Registration closed — closes September 30, 2026

Entries for all three shows close September 30, 2026, per the superintendent's listing. Enter through Foy Trent Dog Shows' proprietary entry system.

Dates
October 16–18, 2026
Venue
Coweta County Fairground
Host club
Newnan Kennel Club
Format
All-Breed + JSHW + NOHS
More about this show

Listing reviewed · [email protected] · 573-687-2101 · Entry status: Registration closed · Closes September 30, 2026

Dates
Friday through Sunday
Venue
275 Pine Road, Newnan, GA 30263
Host club
3 All-Breed shows
Format
4–6 Month Beginner Puppy each day

Superintendent: Foy Trent Dog Shows

Registration closed

Entry links below go to the superintendent's proprietary entry system. ThePetAdvisor does not process entries.

Same weekend, neighboring clubs

On Thursday, October 15 — the day before this guide's weekend — the same fairground hosts the North Georgia Hound Association's limited-breed (Hound Group) show (AKC #2026566604, with Junior Showmanship and NOHS) and the Metropolitan Atlanta Whippet Association's specialty (AKC #2026234707, with Sweepstakes) plus its 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy competition (AKC #2026234708). Separate clubs, separate entries, same superintendent.

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Today’s Ring Card

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We never guess ring times — every time here comes from the official program. Listing reviewed

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Breed judge finder

Search any breed to see which judge has it at each of the three shows.

Search any breed to see which judge has it at each of the three shows. Panels are from the official 2026 premium list. Listing reviewed

(p) = provisional/permit, per the premium.

Best in Show & Group judges — from the 2026 premium

Friday, October 16 — Newnan Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
  • Best in Show — Mr. Richard H Mullen
  • Sporting Group — Collette Jaynes
  • Hound Group — Andrea Bradford M.D.
  • Working Group — Ms. Bridget Brown
  • Terrier Group — Mr. John Constantine
  • Toy Group — Mr. John Constantine
  • Non-Sporting Group — Mr. John Constantine
  • Herding Group — Ms. Nancy Bodine
Saturday, October 17 — Newnan Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
  • Best in Show — Ms. Bridget Brown
  • Sporting Group — Mr. Paul B Averill D.V.M.
  • Hound Group — Ms. Nancy Bodine
  • Working Group — Mr. John Constantine
  • Terrier Group — Mr. Gus Sinibaldi
  • Toy Group — Andrea Bradford M.D.
  • Non-Sporting Group — Mr. Gus Sinibaldi
  • Herding Group — Mrs. Edy Dykstra-Blum
Sunday, October 18 — Newnan Kennel ClubBest in Show & group judges
  • Best in Show — Mr. Gus Sinibaldi
  • Sporting Group — Mrs. Valerie Dombrowski
  • Hound Group — Mr. John Constantine
  • Working Group — Andrea Bradford M.D.
  • Terrier Group — Mrs. Edy Dykstra-Blum
  • Toy Group — Mr. Richard H Mullen
  • Non-Sporting Group — Mrs. Edy Dykstra-Blum
  • Herding Group — Mr. Richard H Mullen

Sunday's Toy Group is judged by Mr. Richard H Mullen, while most individual Toy breeds that day are judged by Mr. Gus Sinibaldi — see the finder for breed-level assignments. Listing reviewed

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Juniors

Junior Showmanship is offered all three days — the superintendent's event listing carries JSHW on each day's all-breed show (AKC #2026231715, #2026231717, #2026231719). Listing reviewed

Fri Oct 16 — Newnan Kennel Club

Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC #2026231715). Judge: Andrea Bradford M.D. Listing reviewed

Sat Oct 17 — Newnan Kennel Club

Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC #2026231717). Judge: Mr. Richard H Mullen. Listing reviewed

Sun Oct 18 — Newnan Kennel Club

Junior Showmanship — offered (AKC #2026231719). Judge: Mrs. Valerie Dombrowski. Listing reviewed

The AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) is also offered all three days, at the all-breed shows.

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Specialties & supported entries

Thursday's specialty shows are confirmed from the 2026 premium; the weekend's associated performance events and clinics are also confirmed. Listing reviewed

North Georgia Hound Association — Thu Oct 15 Listing reviewed

Limited breed show with Juniors (AKC #2026566604; AKC National Owner-Handled Series offered). 2026 judging program (PDF) Listing reviewed Hound Group: Mr. Thomas L Kirstein. NOHS Hound Group: Mr. Michael Leachman. Most hound breeds under Mr. Kirstein; Azawakh, Basenji, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Norwegian Elkhound, Otterhound, and Sloughi under Mr. Leachman (provisional). Miscellaneous breeds (Norrbottenspets, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Portuguese Podengo) and Junior Showmanship under Mr. Kirstein.

Metropolitan Atlanta Whippet Association — Thu Oct 15 Listing reviewed

Specialty with Sweepstakes (AKC #2026234707) and 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy (AKC #2026234708). 2026 judging program (PDF) Listing reviewed Regular and non-regular classes plus Beginner Puppy: Mr. Michael Leachman. Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes: Michelle Queen. No points for reserve at this specialty.

AKC Fast CATs — Fri–Sun, Oct 16–18 Listing reviewed

Six all-breed Fast CAT trials (performance event, not conformation) run concurrently on the fairgrounds: Friday #2026231729 & #2026231730, Saturday #2026231732 & #2026231733, Sunday #2026231734 & #2026231735. Open to AKC-registered dogs and mixed breeds via AKC Canine Partners. Early entry closes October 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM Central. Field Trial Secretary: Jenni Wren, P.O. Box 356, Magnolia Springs, AL 36555, 251-752-1061, [email protected].

Health clinics — Saturday, Oct 17 Listing reviewed

All-breed heart & eye clinic, 9 AM–3 PM: CAER eye exam $55/dog (Alex Sigmund, DVM, DACVO), cardiac auscultation $65 and echocardiogram $285, cash or check (Lauren Markovic, DVM, DACVIM). Contact: [email protected].

The club also runs AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog testing ($25/test, Saturday by reservation only) and an All Breed Micro-Chip Clinic on Saturday, 10 AM–3 PM ($30/chip), alongside its shows. Listing reviewed

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Plan your visit

The venue

Coweta County Fairground
275 Pine Road, Newnan, GA 30263
Newnan, GA

Dog-friendly lodging

Always confirm the pet policy when booking.

Restaurants

  • Christy's Cafe (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Breakfast, Lunch) — 27 Jackson St, Newnan, GA. Casual Southern breakfast/lunch cafe with outdoor pet-friendly tables.
  • The Cellar (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Dinner) — 20 Jefferson St, Newnan, GA. Casual fine-dining chophouse and live-music venue with a dog-friendly patio; evening-focused, dinner only.
  • Taco Mac (dog-friendly; outdoor seating; Lunch, Dinner) — 301 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan, GA. Sports bar and pub with pet-friendly outdoor tables; wings, burgers, and pub fare for lunch and dinner.

Attractions

  • McRitchie-Hollis Museum — 74 Jackson St, Newnan, GA. Local history museum operated by the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society.

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.

The venue

Coweta County Fairground

Address
275 Pine Road, Newnan, GA 30263
Hosts
Newnan Kennel Club — Fri Oct 16 · Sat Oct 17 · Sun Oct 18

From the 2025 premium (durable layout facts)

Toy, Terrier, and Non-Sporting breeds are judged indoors in the Ag Building; all other judging including Dalmatians is out-of-doors on the midway. Listing reviewed

Getting there

Coweta County Fairground is at 275 Pine Road in Newnan, Georgia — southwest of Atlanta off I-85. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is roughly 30–35 miles north of Newnan.

Parking & admission

Parking and spectator admission details for 2026 had not been published in the sources we checked — see the premium list when it posts. Pending

Lodging

The 2026 premium had not published a host hotel or room block as of September 24, 2026. Dog-friendly options in Newnan, verified this week: Listing reviewed

Some booking links on this page are affiliate links that may earn ThePetAdvisor a commission, at no extra cost to you.

600 Hwy 34 E, Newnan, GA 30265 — 2 pets max (cats & dogs only, 75 lbs or less per pet); $25 per night non-refundable, max $75 per stay

Hampton Inn Atlanta/Newnan
Pet policy — confirm with hotel

50 Hampton Way, Newnan, GA 30265 — Hilton's own page lists pet-friendly rooms, but a third-party listing says pets are not allowed; call ahead before booking with dogs

590 Bullsboro Dr, Newnan, GA — (770) 502-8688

1125 Newnan Crossing Blvd, Newnan, GA 30265 — (770) 304-8500 — service animals only per the hotel's official site

Grooming

Grooming details for 2026 had not been published in the sources we checked. Pending The club's 2025 premium — the most recent historical reference — noted: limited grooming, no charge and no reservations; a grooming area outdoors under cover; power in the grooming areas extremely limited, plan to share; small generators permitted. Confirm 2026 grooming arrangements in the premium list.

RV & overnight parking

RV and overnight parking details for 2026 had not been published in the sources we checked. Pending The club's 2025 materials noted limited electrical hookups, with RV parking at the direction of the RV parking crew only. Watch the premium list for the 2026 RV parking form.

Photographers & vendors

The 2026 show photographer and vendor list had not been published in the sources we checked. Pending The club's 2024 judging program named Don Meyer Photography (3628 Dunn Spring Rd, Labadie, MO 63055; 636-239-1402) as the official show photographer — only the official photographer may take win pictures — with EMT on-site during show hours. Nearest emergency care: Piedmont Newnan Hospital, 745 Poplar Rd, Newnan, GA 30265.

Good to know

  • Fairground rules: the club's 2025 program noted that Coweta County ordinances prohibit alcoholic beverages, smoking/tobacco use/vaping, fireworks, and illegal drugs on the grounds — plus no skateboarding, skating, rollerblading, or riding scooters.
  • Show grounds opening: in 2025 the grounds opened at 12 noon the day before the first show — confirm the 2026 opening time in the premium list. Pending
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Documents

Associated event premiums

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Results

Friday, October 16, 2026

Best in Show

GCHP Tamarack Valley View River Of Dreams

Setter (Gordon) · Dog

Handler: Stacy Threlfall
Owner: Dr. E Shanahan & S Threlfall
Breeder: B Hubbard & M McGillivray

BIS judge: Richard H Mullen · Entry: 613 dogs

Reserve Best in Show: GCH Tarquin You’re Being Too Loud — Poodle (Standard) (handler: Juan Irigaray Gorri)

Group winners

Sporting 90 entered

Judge: Mary Ellen Macke

1 GCHP Tamarack Valley View River Of Dreams — Setter (Gordon)
Handler: Stacy Threlfall

2 GCHS Maximus Bichota Baby CGC TKN — Retriever (Golden)
Handler: Ginny Kincer

3 GCHB Fortuna Oh Get A Shroom! — Lagotti
Handler: Milton Lopes

4 GCH Clussex In A Tail Spin — Spaniel (Clumber)
Handler: Ginny Kincer

Hound 105 entered

Judge: Andrea Bradford M.D.

1 GCH Sandstorm N Balor Just A Dream Away FDC JC BCAT CGC TKN ATT — Saluki
Handler: Rachel Wilson

2 CH Southwind RBR I’m Your Venus — Black & Tan Coonhound
Handler: Kacie Jordan

3 GCHS Fairyland Breath Of The Wild — Borzoi
Handler: Qingyu (Sanny) Pan

4 GCHB Pinnacle Lavender Haze — Whippet
Handler: Justin Smithey

Working 71 entered

Judge: Bridget Brown

1 GCHB Rummer Run’s High Noon 2 @ McCoy — Boxer
Handler: Rick Justice

2 GCHS Divine Acres I Did It My Way CGC TKI FITS — Great Dane
Handler: Tristen Miller

3 GCH Schohaus Good Vibrations — Doberman Pinscher (OH)
Handler: J & L Schoeneman, W Kerr & C Mendoza

4 GCH Overlook Lisiji Leave It To Beezer — Portuguese Water Dog
Handler: Angela Chase

Terrier 53 entered

Judge: John Constantine

1 GCH Sunkissed Life Finds A Way — Standard Manchester Terrier (OH)
Handler: T & R Blankenship

2 CH Destineez-O’Brady Two For Me None For You — Irish Terrier (OH)
Handler: T Houck, C Rohrer, J Braddy & L Hedemark

3 GCHS Moonstruck Time Traveler — Border Terrier (OH)
Handler: P Steele & S North

4 GCH Connacht A HaPenny Susuwatari — Carin Terrier (OH)
Handler: Dr. M P Joyce

Toy 127 entered

Judge: John Constantine

1 GCH Viva Nautica N Wildhart Dorian Gray — Italian Greyhound
Handler: Daniel Stutzman

2 GCH Lipton’s Ulysses — English Toy Spaniel Bl & PC (OH)
Handler: C Morgan & C Brown

3 CH Marlex Never Enough — Miniature Pinscher
Handler: Armando Angelbello

4 GCH Tauro Kennel Jp Zouzou — Pomeranian
Handler: Michelle Jones

Non-Sporting 57 entered

Judge: John Constantine

1 GCH Tarquin You’re Being Too Loud — Poodle (Standard)
Handler: Juan Irigaray Gorri

2 GCHB Fortuna Give ‘Em Something To Talk About TKI — Dalmatian
Handler: Milton Lopes

3 CH Oro Bello Cortez — Xoloitzcuintli (OH)
Handler: J Bittner & R Dickson

4 CH Arundina Lha Laya — Tibetan Spaniel
Handler: Linda Pitts

Herding 105 entered

Judge: Nancy Bodine

1 GCHG Prairiewind’s Sxongs Of Summer At La Neige — Belgian Sheepdog
Handler: Daniel Martin

2 GCHG Kingdom’s Eternal Life — German Shepherd Dog
Handler: Lenny Brown

3 GCH Sendero’s The Bees Knees CA — Briard
Handler: Tristen Miller

4 GCH Twisted Acres Play That Funky Music — Mudik
Handler: Kayla Krashin

Results via Canine Chronicle (unofficial — subject to AKC confirmation).

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Best in Show

GCH Tarquin You’re Being Too Loud

Poodle (Standard) · Bitch

Handler: Juan Irigaray Gorri
Owner: K LeFrak, J Irigaray Gorri, R Corbin & C Manelopoulos
Breeder: K Albert, C Manelopoulos & R Corbin

BIS judge: Ms. Bridget Brown · Entry: 725 dogs

Reserve Best in Show: GCHG Prairiewind’s Sxongs Of Summer At La Neige — Belgian Sheepdog (handler: Daniel Martin)

Group winners

Sporting 107 entered

Judge: Mr. Paul B. Averill DVM

1 GCHP Tamarack Valley View River Of Dreams — Setter (Gordon)
Handler: Stacy Threlfall

2 Chantilly All The Way CGC TKN — Setter (Irish) (OH)
Handler: A Bennett Hamlin & M Hamlin

3 GCHS Maximus Bichota Baby CGC TKN — Retriever (Golden)
Handler: Ginny Kincer

4 CH Hillside’s Hold My Crown — Weimaraner
Handler: Bonnie Hill

Hound 119 entered

Judge: Nancy Bodine

1 GCH Vin-Melca’s Nimrod — Norwegian Elkhound
Handler: Ginny Kincer

2 GCHG Sandstorm N Balor Dream On DCAT CGC TKN ATT — Saluki
Handler: Rachel Wilson

3 GCHS Fairyland Breath Of The Wild — Borzoi
Handler: Qingyu (Sanny) Pan

4 GCHG Lost Heritage Time Bandit At Kiarry — American Foxhound
Handler: Tristen Miller

Working 86 entered

Judge: John Constantine

1 GCHB Rummer Run’s High Noon 2 @ McCoy — Boxer
Handler: Rick Justice

2 GCH Schohaus Good Vibrations — Doberman Pinscher
Handler: John Schoeneman

3 GCH Overlook Lisiji Leave It To Beezer — Portuguese Water Dog
Handler: Angela Chase

4 CH London’s Put Me In Coach — Akita (OH)
Handler: J Perry-Taylor

Terrier 75 entered

Judge: Gus Sinibaldi

1 GCH Sunkissed Life Finds A Way — Standard Manchester Terrier (OH)
Handler: T & R Blankenship

2 GCH Connacht A HaPenny Susuwatari — Cairn Terrier (OH)
Handler: Dr. M P Joyce

3 GCH Fox Valley Parhelion Ruffle The Feathers — Parson Russell Terrier (OH)
Handler: V & C Tippens & D Carters

4 GCH Barnett’s Rambling Nothing But A Renovator CM — Teddy Roosevelt Terrier (OH)
Handler: L Barnett

Toy 137 entered

Judge: Andrea Bradford M.D.

1 GCHP Riesa’s Jack Of All Trades — Papillon
Handler: Joy Carpenter

2 GCHP Omega’s Nacho Average Dip Wesanns S — Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)
Handler: Kacie Davis-Jordan

3 GCHB Kalor Carousel La Petite Pancette — Japanese Chin (OH)
Handler: J Moreno, T Iffland & K Sepulveda

4 Dellarosa’s Rose Tattoo — Italian Greyhound (OH)
Handler: M Franco

Non-Sporting 64 entered

Judge: Gus Sinibaldi

1 GCH Tarquin You’re Being Too Loud — Poodle (Standard)
Handler: Juan Irigaray Gorri

2 GCHB Fortuna Give ‘Em Something To Talk About TKI — Dalmatian
Handler: Milton Lopes

3 GCH Argos Celestial Spirit Of Little Ds — Boston Terrier (OH)
Handler: A Souki

4 Crookedpines Landslide Into Kayo — French Bulldog (OH)
Handler: K Browne & S Albanese

Herding 121 entered

Judge: Edy Dykstra-Blum

1 GCHG Prairiewind’s Sxongs Of Summer At La Neige — Belgian Sheepdog
Handler: Daniel Martin

2 GCHB Liberty Bell’s Ocean Of Wonders — Shetland Sheepdog
Handler: Alexis Jessee

3 GCHP La Brise Man O War — Pyrenean Shepherd
Handler: Brendan Coleman

4 GCH Sendero’s The Bees Knees CA — Briard
Handler: Tristen Miller

Results via Canine Chronicle (unofficial — subject to AKC confirmation).