Show Guide · AKC Conformation · Oaks, Pennsylvania
Oaks Cluster
December 2–6, 2026 · AKC conformation in Oaks, Pennsylvania
At a glance
Oaks Cluster brings 7 all-breed & limited-breed conformation shows to Oaks, Pennsylvania, December 2–6, 2026, hosted by Burlington County Kennel Club, South Jersey Kennel Club, Herding Group Association of New Jersey, Valley Forge Kennel Club, Delaware Valley Hound Association. This is an early guide — only the facts AKC has verified so far.
Dates
December 2–6, 2026 (Wed–Sun)
Venue
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center; 100 Station Avenue (as listed by AKC)
Host club
5 clubs (see The days)
Superintendent
Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd. · 610.376.1880 · [email protected]
Entries
Entries close Friday, November 13, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM Eastern — confirm the time with the superintendent)
Format
All-breed & limited-breed (conformation)
The days
The AKC-verified schedule below. Junior Showmanship is marked where AKC verifies it for that date.
| Day | Show | AKC event |
|---|---|---|
| Wed Dec 2 | Burlington County Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026029114 |
| Thu Dec 3 | South Jersey Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026018203 |
| Fri Dec 4 | Herding Group Association of New Jersey | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026560502 |
| Fri Dec 4 | South Jersey Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026018205 |
| Sat Dec 5 | Delaware Valley Hound Association | Limited-Breed · AKC #2026738102 |
| Sat Dec 5 | Valley Forge Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026046905 |
| Sun Dec 6 | Valley Forge Kennel Club Junior Showmanship | All-Breed · AKC #2026046909 |
Judging panels are published in the official judging program, closer to the show dates — they will be added here when verified. We never carry judges forward from prior years.
How to enter
Entries are handled by the show superintendent listed above. Entries close Friday, November 13, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM Eastern — confirm the time with the superintendent). ThePetAdvisor doesn't run entries — always confirm closing dates and times with the superintendent before entering.
- Dec 2 (AKC #2026029114)
- Entries close Friday, November 13, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM Eastern — confirm the time with the superintendent)
- Dec 3, Dec 4, Dec 5, Dec 6 (AKC #2026018203, 2026018205, 2026046905, 2026046909, 2026738102)
- Entries close Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 12:00 noon Eastern
- Dec 4 (AKC #2026560502)
- Entries close Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (AKC lists 12:00 AM Eastern — confirm the time with the superintendent)
Entries go through the superintendent listed above — ThePetAdvisor doesn't run entries. Always confirm closing dates and times with the superintendent before entering.
Plan your visit
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 what AKC has verified 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 — Burlington County Kennel Club, AKC event #2026029114 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — South Jersey Kennel Club, AKC event #2026018203 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Herding Group Association of New Jersey, AKC event #2026560502 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — South Jersey Kennel Club, AKC event #2026018205 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Delaware Valley Hound Association, AKC event #2026738102 (Limited-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Valley Forge Kennel Club, AKC event #2026046905 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.
- AKC Event Search — Valley Forge Kennel Club, AKC event #2026046909 (All-Breed), accessed September 24, 2026.