Show Guide · AKC Conformation · Springfield, Missouri
Ozark Mountain Fall Classic 2026
November 5–8, 2026 — four all-breed shows with NOHS at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center, Springfield, Missouri
At a glance
The Ozark Mountain Fall Classic brings four all-breed AKC conformation shows to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center in Springfield, Missouri, November 5–8, 2026 — the North Arkansas Kennel Club hosts Thursday and Friday, the Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. hosts Saturday and Sunday, with the AKC National Owner-Handled Series offered all four days.
Dates
November 5–8, 2026
Thursday through Sunday
Venue
Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center
3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
Indoor, climate-controlled, one level.
Host club
North Arkansas Kennel Club (Thu–Fri) · Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. (Sat–Sun)
Superintendent
Foy Trent Dog Shows
(573) 687-2101
Entries
Registration open
Opened September 21, 2026 · closes Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at noon Central · 1,500-entry daily limit
Format
All-Breed
Four all-breed shows + concurrent specialties; AKC National Owner-Handled Series all four days
The days
Four all-breed days, Thursday through Sunday. Note: Wednesday, November 4 is specialty-only — it is not an all-breed day and is not part of the cluster.
| Day | Show |
|---|---|
| Thursday, November 5 | North Arkansas Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS |
| Friday, November 6 | North Arkansas Kennel Club — All-Breed + NOHS |
| Saturday, November 7 | Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. — All-Breed + NOHS |
| Sunday, November 8 | Ozarks Kennel Club Inc. — All-Breed + NOHS |
$750 Owner-Handled Spectacular — Sunday, November 8. To qualify, a dog must be entered in Owner-Handled all four days of the cluster. Also on the weekend: a Friday/Saturday raffle, concurrent specialties, and $1 from every entry donated to 4-State Search & Rescue.
Judging assignments weren’t in the sources we checked. Pending
How to enter
Entries are handled by superintendent Foy Trent Dog Shows. See the premium list for classes, limits, and schedules.
- Superintendent
- Foy Trent Dog Shows — (573) 687-2101
- Closing
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 noon Central
- Daily limit
- 1,500 entries per day
- First entry
- $32.00
- Additional entry
- $25.00
- Puppy
- $23.00
- Amateur-Owner-Handler & Bred-By
- $23.00
- Junior Showmanship
- $12.00 (free as an additional entry)
- Beginner Puppy
- $20.00
Plan your visit
The venue
All four shows are held at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Events Center, 3001 N Grant Ave in Springfield, Missouri — indoors, climate-controlled, on one level.